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With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.

Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.

Daria Loi will serve as head of innovation, Siggi Stefnisson as head of threat labs, and Andrew Gardner as vice president of research and AI.

More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.

According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.

New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.

The companies' boards believe the merger has ‘compelling strategic and financial rationale’, and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.

Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.

Digital security and privacy company Avast, and RiskIQ, an internet security intelligence company, have announced a threat intelligence partnership.

Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

Avast has announced the official launch of its security platform Avast Business Hub for partners and businesses.

Researchers from Avast, the global digital security and privacy company, say they have identified new cryptocurrency-stealing malware.

COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.

The new collaboration’s purpose is to advance and develop technologies that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralised AI.

New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.

Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.

Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.

Remote workers must prioritise digital security during COVID-19, as companies like Avast offer essential tips to protect from cyber threats.

The report also reveals that adware is a rising problem, with its share among all Android malware types having increased by 38% in the past year alone.