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A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.

Nearly 50% of homes in Oceania have IoT devices, but this growing trend also increases security risks, according to a study by Stanford University and Avast.

Despite its age, Windows Vista is deemed the 'safest' Microsoft OS by Avast, largely due to its low usage, making it less appealing to cybercriminals.

Avast's 2019 report reveals that 33.4% of Australian smart homes have at least one vulnerable device, risking cyber attack. Global figures stand at 40.8%.

Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.

Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.

The attack was never intended for consumers, but instead went after companies such as NEC, Samsung, Asus, Fujitsu, Singtel, Intel and VMware.

Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.

New opportunities for bundled offerings and additional revenue streams are following Synnex's signing of Avast.

AVG has announced its second quarter 2016 financial results, bringing in $105 million ahead of its merger with Avast in the coming months.

Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.

Avast chosen by Qualcomm to integrate Snapdragon Smart Protect, a behavioural analysis-based anti-malware technology.

Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.