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Avast Builds Threat Detection Based on Machine Learning to Protect Users from Zero Day Attacks, Malware, and Privacy Threats
Avast
Software, maker of the world's most trusted PC and mobile security,
is creating a kernel-level mobile security solution. Avast is working
with Qualcomm (News - Alert) Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
to make the new technology available. Qualcomm Technologies developed
Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM Smart Protect to detect and classify
zero-day and transformed malware in real time using machine
learning-based behavioral analysis, to improve privacy protection and
device security. Snapdragon Smart Protect is expected to be available in
consumer devices in 2016, in conjunction with the Snapdragon 820
processor.
"Avast's experience and leadership in the mobile security space made
them an obvious choice for this integration," said Asaf Ashkenazi,
director, product management, Qualcomm Technologies. "Thanks to Avast's
advanced AV technology and mobile security solutions, customers will
have access to a more comprehensive level of security and privacy
protection."
"Avast is pleased to work together with Qualcomm Technologies to provide
hardware-based security that is integrated into the hardware and
firmware of Snapdragon processors," said Vince Steckler, chief executive
officer of Avast. "With threats increasing every day, OEMs and mobile
operators need to protect their users in real-time. Snapdragon Smart
Protect will provide hardware-based security at the processor level,
which is designed to help improve consumer safety from rogue
applications, zero day attacks, and ransomware."
Traditional security software can only scan and monitor software
behavior at the application and framework layer level. Avast is
utilizing Snapdragon Smart Protect on-device, machine-learning
technology at the processor level to address zero-day attacks and
differentiate between clean and malicious software applications. While
consumers will benefit from better protection, OEMs and mobile operators
will benefit from reducing the risk of data leakage and malware attacks
for their users.
About Avast
Avast Software (www.avast.com),
maker of the most trusted mobile and PC security in the world, protects
230 million people and businesses with its security applications. In
business for over 25 years, Avast is one of the pioneers in the computer
security business, with a portfolio that includes free antivirus for PC,
Mac, and Android (News - Alert), to premium suites and services for both consumers and
business. In addition to being top-ranked by consumers on popular
download portals worldwide, Avast is certified by, among others, VB100,
AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, OPSWAT, ICSA Labs, and West Coast Labs.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated,
registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon
Smart Protect is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
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