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Avast

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Avast is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to providing safety and privacy for users worldwide. With a focus on creating a secure digital environment, Avast offers a range of products including free antivirus software, VPN services, and various IT security solutions. The company safeguards over 435 million users globally, ensuring their digital data, identity, and privacy are protected. Avast is part of Gen™, a global entity that promotes digital freedom through trusted consumer brands.

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Avast - Latest News and Updates

• NortonLifeLock and Avast have merged to form a new company called Gen™ with the purpose of powering Digital Freedom.
• Avast released a signature update to fix a null pointer vulnerability affecting MacOS, Windows, and Linux, discovered by security researcher Mike Zhang.
• Avast detects the CryptoAITools virus as FileRepMalware, which poses risks of system infections and identity theft.
• Avast detects the Weaxor ransomware as Win64:MalwareX-gen.
• Avast detects the Muck information stealer as Python:Wasp-A.

• Fake Avast antivirus sites are spreading SpyNote Android malware by impersonating Avast Mobile Security to deceive users into downloading malicious apps.
• Michal Pechoucek, former CTO of Avast, is now a Partner at Evolution Equity Partners, which has invested in Augment Inc.
• Avast's antivirus identified AnthropicAI's latest desktop app as a potential security threat and issued a block notification.

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