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Avast Threat Labs warns against joining in DDoS attacks in aid of Ukraine

"Simple tools" allow regular people to participate in DDoS attacks in aid of Ukraine. But these tools are not safe, say Avast Threat Labs researchers.

1 Mar 2022 min read

Avast warns users of crypto scams taking advantage of Ukraine conflict

Avast security experts have detected scammers pretending to be Ukrainian nationals affected by the current conflict asking for Bitcoin on social media.

25 Feb 2022 min read

IRS offers non-biometric option

Plus, New York builds a statewide cybersecurity hub and Amazon cracks down on fake reviews.

25 Feb 2022 min read

eIDAS 2.0: How Europe can define the digital identity blueprint for the world

If implemented well, eIDAS 2.0 will transform the online safety, privacy, and user experience of Europe’s citizens.

24 Feb 2022 min read

Anatomy of a phishing scam as told through scamming the scammer

Here's a “scam the scammer” SMS conversation to highlight some of the red flags to look out for the next time your “boss” messages you.

24 Feb 2022 min read

Scam email campaign masquerading as Avast sales team

Whenever you come across a phishing attempt, report it to the proper authorities to protect both yourself and others.

23 Feb 2022 min read

Many of the world’s elders avoid the internet due to lack of support

Our survey participants give multiple reasons for not using the internet, and the majority believes that they don’t need it.

23 Feb 2022 min read

A 2022 update on data privacy legislation

It's clear that privacy regulations will continue to be somewhat of a patchwork quilt.

23 Feb 2022 min read

What happens to my data when I get tested for Covid?

The answer, unfortunately, isn’t as straightforward as you might think.

22 Feb 2022 min read

What’s new with NFTs in 2022?

We’re here to provide a basic recap on what NFTs are and to catch you up to speed on related updates in 2022.

21 Feb 2022 min read

Avast online protection scores highest against phishing

In a test by AV-Comparatives, Avast One Essential and Avast Free Antivirus had the highest detection rates.

18 Feb 2022 min read

Metaverse survey spurns Facebook

Plus, online shopping gets more dangerous and Twitter gets more safe.

18 Feb 2022 min read

Beware of BlackByte ransomware

Earlier this month, it hit a portion of the San Francisco 49ers' network.

16 Feb 2022 min read

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