The Data Dilemma

AI expert Garry Kasparov explains the ugly truth of data security today and how we can turn the tide.

31 Dec 2018 min read

Data breaches, DDoS bosses, and modem problems

This week, one data breach hit a school system in SoCal while another hit none other than NASA.

28 Dec 2018 min read

Get to know Google Smart Lock for Android | Avast

Learn which of the various Google Smart Lock functions for Android is your safest best.

28 Dec 2018 min read

The (U2F) key to tight security

Google trusts them, we trust them, and here’s why you too can rely on security keys like the YubiKey and Titan Key.

26 Dec 2018 min read

Defend your social media against hackers with these 5 easy tips

Social media accounts are ready targets for cybercrime. If yours is hacked, here are 5 ways to get social again, safely.

24 Dec 2018 min read

Phishy scams, malicious memes, and a big payday for hackers

Stay safe by avoiding the Three Questions phishing scam quiz and the hacked Click2Gov payment portal.

21 Dec 2018 min read

5 tips to protect your privacy in 2019

Make a new year’s resolution to strengthen cybersecurity with these five easy steps.

20 Dec 2018 min read

Cartoon chaos on Facebook

Newly-discovered exploit designed to spread spam at scale targets Facebook users.

20 Dec 2018 min read

Top 10 Biggest Data Breaches in 2018

There have been many, so let’s count down some of the year’s biggest data breaches.

20 Dec 2018 min read

Avast aces performance and protection tests

Your system’s default security is not always the best bet, as proven by the latest AV-Comparatives studies.

19 Dec 2018 min read

Fake Patche Netflix app steals SMS

Of course, an app promising unrestricted access to Netflix is a scam. Don’t fall for it!

14 Dec 2018 min read

Money & politics: A tale of two breaches and more security news

Some breach for money, some breach for political gain, and this week’s security news features both.

14 Dec 2018 min read

10 tips to protect against an email hack

Email accounts are hacked every day. Follow these simple tips to keep yours protected.

11 Dec 2018 min read
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