We are happy to finally announce Mac Antivirus Pro, the premium version of our free AV security software for Apple OS X devices.
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The battle is on: Take over the Avira HQ PokeGym and win
If you haven’t heard of Pokémon Go yet you might not have an internet connection, because no matter how young or old you are – Pokémon Go is everywhere.
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Locky goes offline (by design)
New Locky variant can encrypt files without directions from the ransomware’s CnC. That makes it tougher to block. But, this new variant may have the weakness that once someone has paid the ransom for their private key ID – it should be possible to reuse the same key for other victims with the same public key.
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The right word for IT is in the Avira Wordbook
Ever wonder what clickjacking or VPNs are all about? We’ve got the security definitions for you in Avira’s Wordbook.
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UPDATE: Augmented Malware with Pokémon Go
The slow global rollout of Pokémon Go is causing some fans to jump over download restrictions – and potentially straight into the arms of malware writers.
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Goldilocks, HummingBad Android malware, and ‘what if?’
What does it cost the owner of a phone infected by HummingBad Android malware?
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How to know if your Instagram got hacked & more
“Has my Instagram account been hacked?” is a question you’re likely to not ask until after the fact.
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Summer Internship @Avira: welcome on board!
Enjoying ice cream all summer long or learning a new programming language? Four passionate IT students wanted both so they joined Avira for the next three months.
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Star Wars, hackers, and the call of the dark side
Whether you’re a Star Wars character or a real-life hacker, beware of the dark side.
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Locky is back with a twist of COM
Locky is continuing to evolve after its return to the marketplace last week. The new June 28 variant uses Windows COM objects to erase old copies, resulting in more difficult behavior-based detection by security programs.
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