For years, Avast Decoded has been your go-to for the latest in cybersecurity insights and research. But as cybercriminals evolve,…
HomuWitch is a ransomware strain that initially emerged in July 2023. Unlike the majority of current ransomware strains, HomuWitch targets…
Key Points Avast discovered an in-the-wild admin-to-kernel exploit for a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in the appid.sys AppLocker driver. Thanks…
Key Points Avast discovered a new campaign targeting specific individuals through fabricated job offers. Avast uncovered a full attack chain…
Key Points Avast discovered and analyzed a malware campaign hijacking an eScan antivirus update mechanism to distribute backdoors and coinminers…
Nearly 90% of Threats Blocked are Social Engineering, Revealing a Huge Surge of Scams, and Discovery of the Lazarus APT…
Introduction Code reuse is very frequent in malware, especially for those parts of the sample that are complex to develop…
Researchers from Avast have discovered a flaw in the cryptographic schema of the DoNex ransomware and its predecessors. In cooperation…
The digital world is evolving at breakneck speed. In 2025, we’re set to witness transformative changes in cybersecurity that will…
The third quarter threat report is here—and it’s packed with answers. Our Threat Labs team had uncovered some heavy stories…