Over the years, web standards have improved and the security of operating systems and browsers has evolved.
Because of these developments, some question whether security is necessary at all. But we should remember that, alongside positive developments in protection, cybercrooks have improved their skills.
Hackers are no longer just naughty kids who infiltrate government agencies because they can. “These days, cybercrooks have to make business decisions just like the rest of us because their resources are limited,” said Ondrek Vlcek, COO of Avast.
Existing malware is often disguised as legitimate applications, malicious Android apps bypass website protocols for download, and home and business networks are attacked through poorly protected routers.
“Threats are now not just targeting devices, but also accounts and routers. A recent example is the iCloud where cybercrooks stole personal photos from over 100 celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton,” Vlcek said. “This attack was done through their account and could also be the result of a compromised router. Regardless of the device, all of your Internet traffic flows through your router, so you need to ensure it is secure. The user doesn’t have to be Jennifer Lawrence to be attacked.
Antivirus protection has come a long way since the days of scanning individual files. Avast has taken modern antivirus protection to the next level with real-time updates and heuristic scans that detect new threats.
Avast performs so well in protecting against threats such as Trojans, worms and viruses as well as web and email threats that it received AV-TEST certification for home products.
Avast scored highly in detecting widespread malware discovered in the last 4 weeks and had very little incidence of malfunctions caused by false positives.
