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Kevin Townsend

Kevin Townsend is a guest writer for the Avast Blog. He has spent his entire working life writing about high tech; initially on computers in general; and for the last 20 years, cybersecurity in particular. He was the original founder of itsecurity.com, and the current founder of itsecurity.co.uk. He holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford University.

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Balkanization and globalization: the battle for freedom in the internet

Nationalism is fueling the isolation of the internet

20 Feb 2020 min read

2020: Rise of the world's elite hackers

The geopolitical cyberwar between Iran, China, North Korea, Russia and the liberal democracies is about to get very sophisticated

6 Jan 2020 min read

What you need to know about the CVV numbers on the back of your credit card

Attention holiday shoppers: The card verification value should never be stored online

11 Dec 2019 min read

Sky-high concerns: Understanding the security threat posed by drones

They are susceptible to all the cyber threats that face the Internet of Things, and can be hijacked for unintended purposes

26 Sep 2019 min read

Hackers set the pace in security

Criminals get a head start, but we can chase them down with laws, industry tools, and consumer protection

11 Sep 2019 min read

Does the U.S. need its own privacy law?

A look at how the GDPR model would fit with state laws and the needs of American businesses and consumers

12 Aug 2019 min read

Can legislation make smart devices secure?

The temptation is to say yes, but the reality may be different

10 Jul 2019 min read

The Eight Essentials of Secure Computing

Beginning with a secure browser and ending with a healthy paranoia, here are the essentials of staying safe online

24 Jun 2019 min read

What does gaming cost you?

The gaming industry uses psychological tactics to trigger addiction and more spending, but gamers can stay safe and sane with these tips.

30 May 2019 min read

The Supply Chain; aka the Hacker Food Chain

Could you be the weak link for hackers?

13 May 2019 min read

The state of things in the internet of things

Security is not being designed into new smart devices because a rush to market takes precedence

30 Apr 2019 min read

Social engineering – It’s not just about phishing

When deception is used to hack your mind

14 Apr 2019 min read

Routers: a vulnerable opening to your home and personal data

If hackers get to your router, they can access all the connected devices in your home. Here’s what you need to know.

26 Mar 2019 min read

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