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NortonLifeLock to Complete Acquisition of Avast After Regulator’s OK
Acquisitions // September 02, 2022

Following approval by the United Kingdom’s competition regulator, NortonLifeLock announced in a Friday (Sept. 2) press release that its acquisition of fellow cybersecurity software provider Avast is now expected to close Sept. 12. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Czech Security Firm Avast to Acquire Digital ID Company SecureKey 
Digital Onboarding // March 24, 2022

Global digital security and privacy firm Avast is planning to acquire digital identity and authentication company SecureKey Technologies for undisclosed terms, according to a press release on Thursday (March 24).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Avast Antivirus Program Selling Private Browser Data
Security & Fraud // January 27, 2020

Antivirus program Avast was found to be selling user data to a number of huge companies, including Google, Microsoft and Pepsi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Avast Cybersecurity Firm Targeted By China Hack
Security & Fraud // October 21, 2019

Czech cybersecurity company Avast was hacked by an outside actor suspected to have ties to China.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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NortonLifeLock to Complete Acquisition of Avast After Regulator’s OK

September 02, 2022
Following approval by the United Kingdom’s competition regulator, NortonLifeLock announced in a Friday (Sept. 2) press release that its acquisition of fellow cybersecurity software provider Avast is now expected to close Sept. 12. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Czech Security Firm Avast to Acquire Digital ID Company SecureKey 

March 24, 2022
Global digital security and privacy firm Avast is planning to acquire digital identity and authentication company SecureKey Technologies for undisclosed terms, according to a press release on Thursday (March 24). ...

Avast Antivirus Program Selling Private Browser Data

January 27, 2020
Antivirus program Avast was found to be selling user data to a number of huge companies, including Google, Microsoft and Pepsi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Avast Cybersecurity Firm Targeted By China Hack

October 21, 2019
Czech cybersecurity company Avast was hacked by an outside actor suspected to have ties to China.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...