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Helsinki becomes the first city to employ new open-source data trust network

MyData Global is on a mission to enable more privacy-focused societies across the globe

19 Feb 2021 min read

AI can make you do what?!

Plus, Parler is back in action and the NCSC warns software developers of supply chain attacks

19 Feb 2021 min read

When cybercrime went from fun to financially driven

The story of how hacking activities have gone from fun to money hungry

18 Feb 2021 min read

Avast rated as a top product of 2020 by AV-Comparatives

Avast Free Antivirus was rated ahead of paid alternatives for the third consecutive year

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Watch out for sextortion email scams

In January, Avast protected users from sextortion campaigns which could have resulted in over 500,000 incidents worldwide

17 Feb 2021 min read

The free speech triangle

Navigating the power of new tech, new trends and new laws that shape our society

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Here's what your MyHeritage DNA testing kit reveals about you

What are the broader implications of a DNA testing company having access to both your DNA and online data?

17 Feb 2021 min read

The FDA appoints its first medical device cybersecurity director

The FDA prioritizes medical device security with a plan for revamped cybersecurity guidance

16 Feb 2021 min read

Video: Avast Hacker Archives Episode 3: Chris Roberts

In our third episode, Avast CISO Jaya Baloo asks seasoned hacker Chris Roberts about his earliest “Aha!” moments

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Clubhouse: Security and privacy in the new social media app

Taking an in-depth look at the the trendy, invite-only audio chat platform

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Safe Connections Act aims to end digital stalking

Plus, romance fraud surges and a ransomware attack targets the makers of Cyberpunk 2077

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Dating is private, but it doesn't mean that your privacy is protected

Looking through dating apps and connected sex toys featured in Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included buyer's guide

11 Feb 2021 min read

Moving scams: A real-life cautionary tale

Scammers seek to manipulate the review system to trick even the most educated consumers

10 Feb 2021 min read

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Helsinki becomes the first city to employ new open-source data trust network

AI can make you do what?!

When cybercrime went from fun to financially driven

Avast rated as a top product of 2020 by AV-Comparatives

Watch out for sextortion email scams

The free speech triangle

Here's what your MyHeritage DNA testing kit reveals about you

The FDA appoints its first medical device cybersecurity director

Video: Avast Hacker Archives Episode 3: Chris Roberts

Clubhouse: Security and privacy in the new social media app

Safe Connections Act aims to end digital stalking

Dating is private, but it doesn't mean that your privacy is protected

Moving scams: A real-life cautionary tale

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