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What is vishing and how do I protect myself against it?

While there are a variety of vishing methods, the most common have recently centered on the theft of financial information or government IDs.

24 Aug 2022 min read

Businesses get a new layer of protection with Avast Ransomware Shield

In light of evolving threats, businesses can rely on Avast’s Ransomware Shield for uninterrupted access to their systems and data.

24 Aug 2022 min read

Back to school: Shopping cybersecurity 101

Learn your school’s policy regarding students’ computers and mobile devices, warn your kids about phishing, and be wary of public Wi-Fi.

23 Aug 2022 min read

We’re in the midst of a scamdemic — here’s what to do about it

Scams are reaching New Zealanders and Australians via multiple communications channels on a weekly basis.

23 Aug 2022 min read

Keyboard warriors: Why Millennials are more likely to engage in trolling

The internet can feel like the whole world sometimes, but it’s actually just a small portion of it. So before you start to sound off online, take a breath.

22 Aug 2022 min read

Fitbit’s having a bad summer

Plus, Signal’s security gets tested and SOVA emerges scarier than ever.

19 Aug 2022 min read

Back to school shopping: Security and privacy software

It’s that time of the year again. Are your kids’ devices ready for school?

18 Aug 2022 min read

The majority of Americans have been targeted by online scammers

To help ensure that you don’t become the victim of an online scammer, here are six common types of internet scams and how to avoid them.

18 Aug 2022 min read

The most hated people on the internet: Where are they now?

We check in on the king of revenge porn, the Tinder Swindler, and the Fyre Festival fraudster.

16 Aug 2022 min read

Are young people sharing too much personal information online?

Here's a lesson you can take from your elders: Share less online. It might be the very thing that keeps you from getting scammed.

16 Aug 2022 min read

A tale of two breaches: Comparing Twilio and Slack’s responses

The manner in which these two organizations responded to their respective breaches is instructive.

15 Aug 2022 min read

Want to avoid the worst of the internet? Start with cyber hygiene

Cyber hygiene connects reliable security principles to a person’s individual and unique habits.

12 Aug 2022 min read

Pay with just your palm at Whole Foods

Plus, WhatsApp announces more privacy but Tesla collects your data.

12 Aug 2022 min read

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What is vishing and how do I protect myself against it?

Businesses get a new layer of protection with Avast Ransomware Shield

Back to school: Shopping cybersecurity 101

We’re in the midst of a scamdemic — here’s what to do about it

Keyboard warriors: Why Millennials are more likely to engage in trolling

Fitbit’s having a bad summer

Back to school shopping: Security and privacy software

The majority of Americans have been targeted by online scammers

The most hated people on the internet: Where are they now?

Are young people sharing too much personal information online?

A tale of two breaches: Comparing Twilio and Slack’s responses

Want to avoid the worst of the internet? Start with cyber hygiene

Pay with just your palm at Whole Foods

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