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The IRS warns smishing attacks are on the rise

Some of the more potent lures contain links to pages that appear to be banking sites that then ask you to unlock or purchase a credit card.

13 Oct 2022 min read

Cryptojacking is back in the news – and it’s increasing

To steer clear of cryptojacking attacks, avoid suspicious websites and don’t click on any email attachments.

12 Oct 2022 min read

Nearly half of UK adults don’t know their browsing history is visible to third parties

Our recent research shows that there’s a lack of knowledge when it comes to third parties accessing our search history and how this information is used.

10 Oct 2022 min read

FCC cracks the whip on robocalls

Seven carriers put on notice, plus more news bytes of the week.

7 Oct 2022 min read

10 blind spots in your SMB’s cyber defense

Why having a comprehensive security posture is the best strategy.

6 Oct 2022 min read

BeReal has good intentions, but does its privacy hold up?

The social network’s aim is to allow people to share unfiltered moments of their lives. The potential danger comes when those unfiltered moments include information they’d rather not share.

6 Oct 2022 min read

Defending digital freedom in times of cyberwar

We are witnessing a full-scale cyberwar, in real time, take place in front of our eyes. Cybersecurity and digital freedom are now, quite literally, life and death issues in Europe.

5 Oct 2022 min read

SEO poisoning: Beware of suspicious links to avoid malware infections

Seemingly innocent searches can tempt you with malware-infested links.

3 Oct 2022 min read

App security varies by location

Plus, a new malware is on the rise, and a new hack likely affects a third of all Australians.

30 Sep 2022 min read

Scammers are most likely to pose as your friend — here's why

Posing as a friend is a particularly good move because we all want to help out the people we love — and, a lot of the time, people we once loved.

26 Sep 2022 min read

Avast commits to becoming a founder of the OpenWallet Foundation

As a first step, Avast joins the newly formed Linux Foundation Europe as an inaugural member.

26 Sep 2022 min read

GTA 6 footage leaks online

Plus, an airline hack, an Apple bug, media protection in Europe, and a $35 million security penalty.

23 Sep 2022 min read

Netiquette: Is it OK to share pictures of someone else's kids online?

Dear Avast, I recently hosted a birthday party for my child. I want to post the photos on social media, but I'm not sure if it's OK to post pictures of my kid's friends online. What should I do?

23 Sep 2022 min read

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The IRS warns smishing attacks are on the rise

Cryptojacking is back in the news – and it’s increasing

Nearly half of UK adults don’t know their browsing history is visible to third parties

FCC cracks the whip on robocalls

10 blind spots in your SMB’s cyber defense

BeReal has good intentions, but does its privacy hold up?

Defending digital freedom in times of cyberwar

SEO poisoning: Beware of suspicious links to avoid malware infections

App security varies by location

Scammers are most likely to pose as your friend — here's why

Avast commits to becoming a founder of the OpenWallet Foundation

GTA 6 footage leaks online

Netiquette: Is it OK to share pictures of someone else's kids online?

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