Amidst the festive cheer and mountain of carb-loaded dishes of holiday get togethers, it’s common to engage in conversations that span from reminiscing about the good ole days to your love life and unexpected career change. Lucky for you, we…
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Stay safe while shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These annual shopping extravaganzas have transitioned from in-store chaos to virtual shopping sprees, offering consumers incredible deals from the comfort of their…
Avast researchers detect a September surge in malvertising
Bu Alexej Savčin, Gen Senior Malware Analyst This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original article: Avast researchers detect a September surge in malvertising
AI is fueling a surge in TikTok scams
TikTok has emerged as a fertile ground for financial scams, specifically those involving cryptocurrency. The platform’s wide reach, coupled with its appeal to younger audiences, presents an attractive prospect for malicious actors aiming to exploit unsuspecting users. This article has…
Fall back…into some good digital health habits
Fall is here, and along with cozy sweaters, family gatherings, and PSLs, comes the tradition of turning the clocks back as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. Although we’re not certain why this practice lives on in 2023, it lends itself…
Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)
If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed…
Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)
If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed…
This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home
As the holiday festivities draw closer, we start to make plans to see the family. Whether you’re a host or a guest, millions will soon gather to catch up, tell stories, watch football, and break bread. Some of us can’t…
You know what? Everyone gets a virus now and then.
I will never forget the first time I caught a digital bug. I was sitting at my desk at my company’s open-concept office in Chicago when I got an email from HR. It read: Company Policy Reminder: Please Review Following an incident…
What is Digital Identity? | Avast
They say everyone is likely to have a living, breathing Doppelganger. Whether you believe that or not, this is for certain: if you’ve ever used the internet to do something as simple as create an email account or social media…