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Deborah Salmi

Deborah Salmi

A tech industry expert, Deborah has been writing about online security, and educating people about the latest threats since 2009.

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Tips & Advice

A backup plan can save you from ransomware [infographic]

A backup plan can protect your valuable files in case of ransomware attack and other disasters.

30 March 2017 min read
Security News

‘Can you hear me?’ robocalls put consumers on alert [infographic]

Robocallers are intrusive and often illegal. Learn how to stop them.

29 March 2017 min read
Tips & Advice

Your PC applications are (probably) out-of-date

PC bugs, crashes, incompatibilities, and security vulnerabilities are often caused by out-of-date software.

22 March 2017 min read
Avast News

Avast awarded for employee friendly working environment

Happy employees and an innovative workspace earn Avast two prestigious awards.

20 March 2017 min read
Threat Research

IoT weaknesses put webcams at risk for attack [infographic]

Cybercrooks could easily watch people in private and public spaces via webcams, stream the video directly to the internet, or turn the device into a bot.

27 February 2017 min read
Tips & Advice

Find out if your home network is vulnerable with Wi-Fi Inspector

Wi-Fi Inspector automatically scans your home network for vulnerable devices and helps address any security issues with step-by-step instructions.

24 February 2017 min read
Avast News

Avast CEO speaking on Internet of Things security at Mobile World Congress

Avast’s CEO, Vince Steckler, will address security threats to the Internet of Things at Mobile World Congress 2017.

24 February 2017 min read
Security News

The core security components of Avast 2017

We face many cybersecurity challenges ahead, but Avast is ready to confront them head on with our most powerful protection yet.

10 February 2017 min read
Tips & Advice

Avast SafeZone browser: A secure alternative to standard browsers

Protect your data and privacy when you’re using the Internet with our improved Avast SafeZone browser.

6 February 2017 min read
Avast News

Avast sponsors Virtual GP motorsports team

Gentlemen, start your engines! Avast enters the world of virtual F1 with a new motorsports team.

3 February 2017 min read
Business Security

Ransomware attacks hotel computer and keycard system

Ransomware attack on hotel holds computer system hostage making reservation and electronic key inaccessible.

1 February 2017 min read
Security News

Is WhatsApp safe to use, or does it have a backdoor?

News that WhatsApp has a backdoor that governments could use to intercept messages angers crypto experts and confuses users.

1 February 2017 min read
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