Cybersecurity is a vital concern for any business. However, not all businesses face the same level of cyberthreats or regulatory obligations. In this blog post, we’ll explain what the NIS2 Directive is, who it applies to, and whether small businesses…
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Back to school: Managing your high schooler’s digital milestones
Just as you wouldn’t put your kid in a car at age 16 and say, “Drive, kid!” without ever talking to them about how to drive—and why speeding or driving intoxicated or looking at your phone while driving is dangerous—you…
Protect your mini-me—How to prevent child identity theft
Most parents work hard thinking about their little one’s future ahead—imagining it bright and full of possibilities, while doing all they can to protect it. But there may be identity thieves snooping around, looking to target your child and mess…
Scams to steer clear of as a college student, from a college student
Scammers target people of all ages, and with the internet at their fingertips, no one is immune to their devious plans. And college students are often particularly vulnerable to online scams. After all, we’re at the beginning of our careers,…
How to Protect Children From Online Predators? | Avast
Online grooming of children by sexual predators is a topic that people hate to think — much less talk — about. For a parent, the idea of an invisible predator lurking in the places their children are supposed to be…
What is Online Grooming and How Can I Protect My Kids? | Avast
We live our lives in two worlds: the real one and the digital one. We communicate online all the time. Most jobs, if not all, have at least a web component. The internet is a necessity for school and colleges.…
You’re Telling Me That Ad Was Fake? Malvertising Is Sneakier Than Ever | Avast
Finding a space online that’s not rife with ads seems like an unlikely dream—unless you pay for it. And depending on the platform, you may think that the ads you see are legitimate. However, that may not be the case.…
A College Student’s Guide To Help Avoid Dating App Scams | Avast
New people to meet, new dating opportunities! Some might say that dating ranks high—right there with freedom and partying—as one of the perks of college life. However, finding your future fling may come with a bit more danger… and not…
A College Student’s Guide To Avoiding Dating App Scams | Avast
New people to meet, new dating opportunities! Some might say that dating ranks high—right there with freedom and partying—as one of the perks of college life. However, finding your future fling may come with a bit more danger… and not…
Know Your Digital Rights at the Airport | Avast
Everyone knows the drill—shoes off, laptops out, and no water bottles past security. But what about your phone? Are TSA agents allowed to dig through it? Well, like a lot of security-related things, the short answer is… it depends. This…