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NortonLifeLock Avast Merger

Norton and Avast merge to form super-cybersecurity company

By Alan Dexter published

News The merged company lays claim to over 500 million users.

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Avast apologizes for 'hurting the feelings' of its AV users by selling browsing data

By Paul Lilly published

News The popular AV firm is shutting down Jumpshot, its data collection affiliate.

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Beware of what you're opting into when installing free antivirus software

By Paul Lilly published

News Avast is under scrutiny for harvesting and selling opt in browsing data with its free antivirus program.

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Beware of malicious Minecraft skins that attempt to erase your hard drive

By Paul Lilly published

News The malware isn't particularly sophisticated, but the infected skins can be found on Minecraft's website.

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Windows Defender Vs Avast

Best Free Antivirus: Windows Defender vs. Avast

By Paul Lilly published

Windows 8 ships with a new version of Windows Defender that’s supposed to offer the same level of protection as Microsoft Security Essentials.

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