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The time I almost got scammed from my college email

A reminder to read your emails with a critical eye.

19 Sep 2024 min read

How to block YouTube on your children’s school devices

For parents having issues with your kids facing addictive or inappropriate content on YouTube, we have some advice for you.

17 Sep 2024 min read

Back-to-school ready—Checking on your high schooler's online fluency

At this developmental stage, it’s time to start trusting that all of the work you put into teaching kids about good online behavior will pay off.

13 Aug 2024 min read

How do you protect children from online predators?

Platforms on which strangers can make contact can potentially be used for online grooming of children, especially if the platform is one that parents don't understand themselves

11 Jul 2024 min read

The hidden pitfalls of travel apps

Let’s take a deep dive into app permissions and privacy this summer.

6 Jun 2024 min read

How to avoid getting tricked by an IRS scam

By being aware of these scams and taking steps to protect yourself, you can safeguard your personal and financial information.

1 Apr 2024 min read

Spoiler: It's not the IRS calling

The IRS reports that scam calls have been on the rise in recent years, with thousands of people falling victim to them.

1 Mar 2024 min read

Everything you need to know about W-2 phishing scams

Defeat the scammers by educating yourself and your employees about these increasingly common tax-related scams.

27 Feb 2024 min read

6 tips to protect your new devices during the holiday season

Security advice for brand new devices this holiday season

18 Dec 2023 min read

Video: Accept all cookies? A recipe for online privacy this holiday season

Make delicious sense of online cookies with Avast and get two signature holiday cookie recipes from chef Carla Hall

11 Dec 2023 min read

9 online scams to watch out for this holiday season

By being aware of these common online scams and taking precautions, you can protect yourself and your family from becoming victims this holiday season.

4 Dec 2023 min read

What is digital identity?

Most of us have a digital identity, and it’s more valuable than you might think

25 Sep 2023 min read

How to use Discord’s ‘Family Center’ to help protect your child

In Discord's Family Center, parents can now monitor their children’s online activity to a certain extent, customizing supervision to fit their needs.

24 Jul 2023 min read

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The time I almost got scammed from my college email

How to block YouTube on your children’s school devices

Back-to-school ready—Checking on your high schooler's online fluency

How do you protect children from online predators?

The hidden pitfalls of travel apps

How to avoid getting tricked by an IRS scam

Spoiler: It's not the IRS calling

Everything you need to know about W-2 phishing scams

6 tips to protect your new devices during the holiday season

Video: Accept all cookies? A recipe for online privacy this holiday season

9 online scams to watch out for this holiday season

What is digital identity?

How to use Discord’s ‘Family Center’ to help protect your child

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The hidden pitfalls of travel apps

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