I love YouTube. Whenever I need to learn how to fix something or want to learn to make something new in the kitchen, I turn to its endless videos. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original…
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Your data is under siege. How to protect your data and privacy.
I consider myself pretty savvy when it comes to protecting my personal data. But last year I nearly fell for a phone scam from someone purporting to be an IRS agent. In my own defense, it was an impressively creative…
White hat heroes—Your introduction to ethical hacking
Let’s face it—hacking has always had a certain allure. Cult films like Hackers made it look cool, while The Matrix introduced the world to a cyber universe where you could “hack the system” and save the day. This article has…
5 ideas to help you have the online safety talk with your kid
Teaching your child about online safety has become just as important as teaching them how to cross the street. As one in three internet users globally are children, it’s expected for kids to live and grow using online tools. This…
Are you having the right conversations about online safety with your kids?
Talking about online safety with your kids is… awkward. And honestly, it’s a little like the other talk parents tend to avoid. It can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and sometimes even embarrassing. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read…
Ransomware attacks continue to increase in the US, UK, and Canada
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous and fast-growing threats in the digital world today. It’s a type of malware that can lock you out of your files or entire system until you pay a ransom, usually in cryptocurrency. This…
Ransomware attacks continue to increase in the US, UK, and Canada
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous and fast-growing threats in the digital world today. It’s a type of malware that can lock you out of your files or entire system until you pay a ransom, usually in cryptocurrency. This…
Should small businesses worry about the NIS2 Directive in Europe?
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…
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…
The hidden pitfalls of travel apps
Any seasoned traveler will know just how many single-use apps are downloaded over the course of an average vacation. Everything from watching movies on the plane to checking into your hotel—even accessing your tickets to a theme park or show—requires…
Marketing Vs. Reality—What We Can Learn From The Ashley Madison Hack | Avast
Like a thriller novel come to life, the Ashley Madison hack story had everything: a controversial product, high stakes, and mysterious hackers who were never caught. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original article: Marketing…
Is Imitation A Form Of Flattery? Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t Think So | Avast
It all started when Open AI’s CEO Sam Altman unveiled a new ChatGPT version that included a new voice assistant seemingly inspired by the movie Her. Altman had professed his love for the movie before, declaring it his favorite. Controversy…