Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think) An ease and familiarity with wide-ranging tech makes younger generations a bigger target for scams a... 2023-11-9 06:9:0 | 阅读: 6 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com generations sarah younger convenience security

Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think) An ease and familiarity with wide-ranging tech makes younger generations a bigger target for scams a... 2023-10-31 17:30:0 | 阅读: 12 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com generations sarah younger convenience security

This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home Ever wonder if a loved one you’re sitting next to this year could be a cybercriminal? They’re probab... 2023-10-30 17:21:0 | 阅读: 14 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com loved charity security holidays supposedly

You know what? Everyone gets a virus now and then. We often discuss the proliferation and growing sophistication of scams and the tools scammers use. B... 2023-10-27 16:0:0 | 阅读: 10 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com flu ha idiot boston trojan

What really happens when you get doxxed The term doxxed is thrown around a lot online. But do you really know what it means?... 2023-10-12 05:17:47 | 阅读: 12 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com doxxed doxxing threats stress pizza

Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT Researchers at Avast have uncovered a romance scam that utilizes ChatGPT to increase the believabili... 2023-10-4 21:0:0 | 阅读: 14 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com lovegpt dating genuine tinder

Is that how it works? Hacking and scamming in popular TV shows TV and film depict how hackers and scammers operate to move plots and raise stakes. But is Hollywood... 2023-9-30 02:26:52 | 阅读: 14 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com hollywood victim prison network ransomware

RATs, rootkits, and ransomware (oh my!) Perturbing highlights from the latest Avast Threat Report indicate scammers aren’t just stealing fro... 2023-9-28 01:52:0 | 阅读: 22 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com software ransomware security rootkits rats

What is Digital Identity? | Avast They say everyone is likely to have a living, breathing Doppelganger. Whether you believe that or no... 2023-9-26 02:10:31 | 阅读: 14 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com identities passwords isps shout

Hackers and scammers target classrooms with ransomware. What can you do? Our young people are always learning. It’s a great time to expand their cyber education to help keep... 2023-9-21 01:41:40 | 阅读: 16 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com schools educational software parents security

If the worst happens: How to prep your accounts so your loved one can get into them How to make sure your loved ones can access your accounts if you pass away.... 2023-9-19 01:25:0 | 阅读: 15 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com passwords spouse survivors mortgage portals

Do you really need to tell FedEx your Social Security number? How to avoid package-delivery scams You sure you actually ordered that pair of shoes? Here's how to recognize and avoid package-delivery... 2023-9-12 01:19:0 | 阅读: 17 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com postal fedex consumers cons ups

A college student’s guide to dating app scams Almost everyone meets online these days--and scammers know it. Here's how to tell what's a scam and... 2023-9-5 01:10:0 | 阅读: 15 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com dating extortion fee catfishing encounter

When kids fly the nest, secure your digital nest eggs When kids leave home, they likely keep the keys to the house. They also might keep information and a... 2023-8-30 03:47:0 | 阅读: 16 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com parents young logins adults

Too good to be true? That online auction price could be triangulation fraud There’s a popular scheme that targets online shoppers. But are you savvy enough to spot this scam? E... 2023-8-25 05:21:0 | 阅读: 14 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com scammer victim shopper ordered

Fleeceware drains money from account slowly over time - here’s how to spot it Fleeceware isn’t just a comfy outer-layer for autumn—it could be the reason your credit card debt is... 2023-8-23 03:57:48 | 阅读: 17 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com fleeceware charges trial reviews

Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks How SMBs can effectively protect their networks from cyberthreats – without breaking their security... 2023-8-18 21:57:46 | 阅读: 20 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com ransomware whac security mole smbs

Web-based adware's crafty games and how to sidestep them Explore the deceptive world of web-based adware, from unexpected prize wins to alluring adult conten... 2023-8-15 23:0:0 | 阅读: 13 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com adult movie prize exclusive trending

New Report Finds Shift in Cyber Crime | Avast New report reveals disturbing new trends in cyber crime, including a rise in social engineering atta... 2023-8-9 17:0:0 | 阅读: 13 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com q2 sextortion threats phishing ransomware

The 3 Cs of renting vs buying textbooks: Cost, convenience, and cybersecurity Renting textbooks is usually the cheaper option, but you might end up paying in other ways.... 2023-8-7 23:49:0 | 阅读: 17 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com textbooks renting buying rent convenience