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Comparing Antivirus Software 2025: Avast vs. AVG

eSecurity Planet

An antivirus can offer some security for users worried about stumbling upon malware while browsing the Internet. A good antivirus can detect malware on whatever device the antivirus is scanning. In February 2024 , the FTC ordered Avast to cease “selling browsing data for advertising purposes” and to pay out $16.5

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Zero Day

" Also:  Stop paying for antivirus software. Here's why you don't need it Beyond monitoring your credit, you may want to change your AT&T password and set up multi-factor authentication for your account, if you haven't already done so.

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PC Matic vs Norton Antivirus: Feature Comparisons

eSecurity Planet

PC Matic and Norton are consumer and small business security providers, mainly offering basic device and web security like antivirus and antimalware. PC Matic : Better for ease of use and administration (starts at $50 annually for 5 devices) Norton Antivirus : Better overall for home security and small startups (starts at $49.99

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Kaspersky addressed multiple issues in online protection solutions

Security Affairs

Kaspersky has addressed several vulnerabilities in the web protection features implemented in its antivirus solutions, including Internet Security, Total Security, Free Anti-Virus , Security Cloud, and Small Office Security products. As in: under some circumstances, antivirus would still crash. ” reads the post.

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1 in 10 people do nothing to stay secure and private on vacation

Malwarebytes

While Google searches are probably one of the most common tasks for any vacation planning, the results that people see can be manipulated through a type of cybercrime called malvertising , short for “malicious advertising. Protect your devices with antivirus and cybersecurity tools. Use a password manager and 2FA.

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‘Poseidon’ Mac stealer distributed via Google ads

Malwarebytes

In this blog post, we review the advertisement of the new Poseidon campaign from the cyber crime forum announcement, to the distribution of the new Mac malware via malvertising. The vendor needs to convince potential customers that their product is feature-rich and has low detection from antivirus software.

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The 6 best Chrome extensions for privacy and security

Malwarebytes

This popularity among users also makes it a popular target for advertisers and malicious actors. uBlock will block advertisements, including video ads, as well as trackers. 1Password is a password manager that will create, store, and enter strong passwords for you. What is the best antivirus extension for Chrome?