AVG Technologies stories
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CybExer's new partner program debuts with Soliton Systems alliance
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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it training
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
CybExer Technologies launches partner program, starting with strategic partnership with Soliton Systems, aiming to bolster cybersecurity in Japan.
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Norwood Systems has appointed a new Strategic Adviser
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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5g & beyond
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uc
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wireless networks
Telecoms veteran Ronan Dunne joins Norwood Systems as a strategic adviser, focusing on the firm's global expansion and AI Cognitive Services portfolio.
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Crypt888 ransomware evolving in an 'unusual' way, says AVG
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Instead of evolving the strain's capabilities, Crypt888 developers instead experimented with languages and UIs, rather than changing the coding.
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AVG publishes 2Q16 results ahead of merger with Avast
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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avg technologies
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avast
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m&a
AVG has announced its second quarter 2016 financial results, bringing in $105 million ahead of its merger with Avast in the coming months.
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Avast acquires AVG for $1.3billion
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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avg technologies
Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
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Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
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open standards
AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.
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The apps sucking the life out of your phone
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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power / energy
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avg technologies
The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.
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AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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dr
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ai
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avg technologies
Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
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AVG ups ante with premium remote control capability
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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windows
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avg technologies
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partners
AVG has launched the latest version of its Managed Workplace, promising partners the chance to do away with third party remote control offerings.
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AVG releases new privacy policy, challenges industry to follow
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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data privacy
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avg technologies
AVG challenges industry with new one-page privacy policy, affirming commitment to users' right to control their information.
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Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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apps
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avg technologies
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mobile data
New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.
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AVG Technologies snaps up Privax, global privacy provider
Fri, 8th May 2015
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avg technologies
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online security
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consumers
AVG Technologies bolsters its privacy arsenal by acquiring Privax, the esteemed provider of VPN services, for $40M plus potential bonuses.
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Resellers must evolve into MSPs or risk dying in wake of IoT
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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iot
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partner programmes
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avg technologies
The internet of things is increasing the need for resellers to transform themselves into managed service providers says AVG's Michael McKinnon.
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Vulnerable mobile apps ‘just waiting to be exploited’
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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devops
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encryption
Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
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AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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mdm
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personal computing devices
AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).
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Kiwi baby boomers feeling patronised by tech companies
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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avg technologies
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social networking
Nearly half of New Zealanders aged 50+ feel patronised by tech firms, reveals an AVH Technologies study, highlighting generational tech gaps.
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Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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facebook
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apple
AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
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AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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vpns
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avg technologies
AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.
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AVG: NZ teachers need online safety support...
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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avg technologies
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cyberbullying
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schools
Three-quarters of New Zealand teachers believe parents are relying on schools to educate their children about online safety.
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Moving on from Heartbleed – What’s next for Open source?
Tue, 6th May 2014
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
The frenzy around Heartbleed has distracted the technology industry from some important, material facts about Open source software...