Why one in 20 people fall for dating scams - and how to not be one of them

Avast researchers have detected a sharp uptick in romance scams--and they're not always happening where you'd expect them to.

22 Feb 2024 min read

Unveiling the truth behind AI relationship chatbots

A recent report from Mozilla found that the recent explosion of romantic AI chatbots is creating a whole new world of privacy concerns.

14 Feb 2024 min read

A Valentine’s warning about heartbreak hackers

Dive into the world of romance scams, where emotions are exploited, money is the ultimate prize, and scammers lurk behind the mask of love.

12 Feb 2024 min read

How to spot the bad actors this awards season

From overacting to poorly crafted characters, it’s crucial to recognize red flags in cyber-scripts, weak dialogue, and fake chemistry in online interactions.

5 Feb 2024 min read

That new X cryptocurrency? It's a scam.

Spoiler: Those ads you're seeing for a new X cryptocurrency endorsed by Elon Musk aren't what they appear to be.

25 Jan 2024 min read

Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)

An ease and familiarity with wide-ranging tech makes younger generations a bigger target for scams and malware.

31 Oct 2023 min read

This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home

Ever wonder if a loved one you’re sitting next to this year could be a cybercriminal? They’re probably not. But you can still familiarize yourself with the types of fraud that take place within the family, just in case.

30 Oct 2023 min read

Do you really need to tell FedEx your Social Security number? How to avoid package-delivery scams

You sure you actually ordered that pair of shoes? Here's how to recognize and avoid package-delivery scams.

11 Sep 2023 min read

A college student’s guide to dating app scams

Almost everyone meets online these days--and scammers know it. Here's how to tell what's a scam and what could be true love.

4 Sep 2023 min read

Too good to be true? That online auction price could be triangulation fraud

There’s a popular scheme that targets online shoppers. But are you savvy enough to spot this scam? Everything you need to know about triangulation fraud.

24 Aug 2023 min read

Ebooks are cheap, but you might pay in other ways

Everyone is looking for a deal on textbooks this back-to-school season. You know it, but so do the scammers. Here's what to look out for with ebook scams.

3 Aug 2023 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

Don't fall for these search engine scams

Just because it's "Top 10," doesn't mean it's actually any good.

21 May 2021 min read
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