For years, Avast Decoded has been your go-to for the latest in cybersecurity insights and research. But as cybercriminals evolve, so do we. Starting now, our groundbreaking research, expert analysis and the stories that keep the digital world safe are moving to one place: the Gen Insights Blog. By...
The digital world is evolving at breakneck speed. In 2025, we’re set to witness transformative changes in cybersecurity that will redefine trust, security, and how we navigate our digital lives. Here’s what we see coming: AI Blurs Reality: Hyper-personalized AI experiences will raise questions...
The third quarter threat report is here—and it’s packed with answers. Our Threat Labs team had uncovered some heavy stories behind the stats, exposing the relentless tactics shaping today’s threat landscape. Here’s what you need to know: 614% explosion in Scam-Yourself Attacks: Over 2 million users...
Nearly 90% of Threats Blocked are Social Engineering, Revealing a Huge Surge of Scams, and Discovery of the Lazarus APT Campaign
10 Billion Attacks Blocked in 2023, Qakbot's Resurrection, and Google API Abused
DNS is a hierarchical decentralized naming system. There are multiple ways in which threat actors can leverage DNS to carry out attacks. We will provide a an introduction to DNS threat landscape.
Stunning 50% Surge in Blocked Attacks, Resulting in 1 Billion Monthly Blocks
Unveiling the Dominance of Scams Amidst a 24% Surge in Blocked Attacks
Social Engineering Dominance, Rising Tide of Information-Stealers, and OneNote Abused by Malware Groups
Zero-day attacks discovered in-the-wild, Arkei Stealer and LimeRAT boosting their presence, and continuation of pro-russian DDoS attacks