Security researchers at Skycure are upping the ante on a vulnerability that it says now leaves 95.4 percent of all Android devices vulnerable to an attack that hands over control of a phone or tablet to an attacker.
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Apple Patches DROWN, Lockscreen Bypass Vulnerability, With Latest Round of Updates
Apple on Monday rolled out a series of patches for nearly all of its operating systems, including fixes for March’s DROWN vulnerability in OS X and a lockscreen bypass vulnerability in iOS.
New feature in Avast Passwords for Android: Fingerprint scanning

Avast Passwords gives you easy, secure access to all your passwords, PINs and login credentials.
Avast Passwords is an app that helps you to safely store each of your PIN codes, passwords and login details safely in one place. Instead of needing to memorize each of your login credentials, Avast Passwords allows you to keep them together in one secure place and access them safely.
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Malware-Laced Porn Apps Behind Wave of Android Lockscreen Attacks
Dell SonicWALL Threats Research Team says incidents of Android lockscreen malware masquerading as porn apps is a growing concern.
Outdated, Unpatched Software Rampant in Businesses
A Duo Labs report reveals the dangers of unpatched and outdated software used in business world.
Scourge of Android Overlay Malware on Rise
The black market for malicious Android software is heating up thanks to a rise in popularity of overlay malware.
Free up space you didn’t know you had with Avast Cleanup

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Avast Battery Saver makes the most of your phone’s battery by stopping unused apps and optimizing device settings

Stop apps with one tap, speed up your device and save battery life with Avast Battery Saver.
You spoke and we listened! The all-new Avast Battery Saver 2.0 is here and includes a collection of exciting new features. Along with its fresh-faced design, the latest version of Avast Battery Saver is easy to use and more powerful than ever.
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Android Ransomware Attacks Using Towelroot, Hacking Team Exploits
Drive-by exploits install ransomware on outdated Android devices using a stolen Hacking Team exploit and the first weaponized Towelroot attack.
Experts Weigh-In Over FBI $1.3 Million iPhone Zero-Day Payout
Was the Federal Bureau of Investigation justified in paying over $1.3 million for a hacking tool that opened the iPhone 5c of San Bernardino terrorist?