Ransomware has long been one of the most feared cyber threats on the internet, and for good reason. It’s fast, disruptive, and increasingly effective at locking up your most important files and demanding payment in exchange for their return. It’s…
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Pharma fraud: how illegal online pharmacies endanger your health and your wallet
Even when a website looks legitimate, buying medicine online can expose you to scams that might seriously impact your finances, data or even physical health. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original article: Pharma fraud: how…
Family first: fighting scams together
Avast’s new report spotlights the digital risks facing older generations and how family members can support them with empathy, confidence, and the right tools. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original article: Family first: fighting scams…
Why AI scam protection is more important than ever
In a world where technology keeps us connected, informed, and entertained, it also creates new opportunities for scammers to sneak into our digital lives. From phishing emails to fake websites and AI-generated messages that seem eerily convincing, online scams have…
The latest in phishing scams: stealing your information through fake online forms
Online threats have become increasingly sophisticated, and phishing attacks are no exception. Among the many tactics cybercriminals deploy, developing phishing campaigns by mimicking well-known companies and duplicating their online forms has emerged as a quick, cost-effective, and deceptively simple method…
How crypto is changing the game for financial scammers
Cryptocurrency has transformed how we save, spend, and invest money. But with this wave of innovation comes a new breed of scams—slick, high-tech, and harder to spot than ever. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original…
How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk
Changing your name—whether due to marriage, divorce, or personal choice—is a significant life event. However, this process involves sharing sensitive personal information across various platforms, making it a potential target for identity theft. At Avast, we prioritize your digital security.…
How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk
Changing your name—whether due to marriage, divorce, or personal choice—is a significant life event. However, this process involves sharing sensitive personal information across various platforms, making it a potential target for identity theft. At Avast, we prioritize your digital security.…
Fake e-Shop scams — How cybercriminals are cashing it in
Our researchers first detected a surge in fake e-shop scams preying on bargain-hunting consumers during Black Friday and Christmas shopping sprees. However, just because the holiday season ended, doesn’t mean that shoppers are off the hook. This article has been…
Fake e-Shop scams — How cybercriminals are cashing it in
Our researchers first detected a surge in fake e-shop scams preying on bargain-hunting consumers during Black Friday and Christmas shopping sprees. However, just because the holiday season ended, doesn’t mean that shoppers are off the hook. This article has been…