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This holiday season, beware of SMS delivery scams

Be cautious of any delivery messages that ask for your personal data, especially during the holidays.

7 Dec 2022 min read

International police operation takes down iSpoof

As part of the takedown, 142 suspects were arrested.

6 Dec 2022 min read

AVAR 2022 kicks off in Singapore

We're presenting some of our top technical research at this year's event.

2 Dec 2022 min read

How has social media rewired our minds?

A reminder that it’s crucial to listen more to others, put down the screen, and be present IRL.

30 Nov 2022 min read

5 quick ways to speed up your computer

Your computer's performance can be affected by lots of things — find out how to get your PC up to speed.

24 Nov 2022 min read

Looking for love in all the wrong (internet) places

Avast researchers have identified a new version of an old romance scam, using pictures of beautiful women to try and lure victims in.

23 Nov 2022 min read

Take back your privacy from eavesdroppers

Psst! Someone is spying on you.

21 Nov 2022 min read

How to be a savvy online shopper this holiday season

Bad actors are lurking behind malicious links, fake apps, fraudulent websites, and phishing emails all over the internet — here's how to stay safe.

17 Nov 2022 min read

Using AI as an offensive cyber weapon

The Offensive AI Research Lab’s report and survey show the broad range of activities that are made possible through offensive AI.

16 Nov 2022 min read

New phishing campaign posing as Spain's Tax Agency

Never click on any links in emails, SMS, and messaging platforms – especially if the message urges you to take some immediate action.

11 Nov 2022 min read

6 tips to improve user security with UX design

It’s up to designers to use the right tools and techniques to strike an optimal balance between security and functionality.

11 Nov 2022 min read

Twitter Blue means bad things for the platform’s security

Purchased, “verified” Twitter accounts are now being abused in all kinds of ways.

10 Nov 2022 min read

World Cup 2022: Watch out for scams

Any significant event is usually (ab)used by cybercriminals that seek to take advantage of people looking for information, tickets, or news.

10 Nov 2022 min read

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