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    Step 1 to staying safe online is to stay private. Here we have collected all our articles on privacy protection, how it can be compromised, and what you can do to ensure that never happens. Learn to avoid being watched, tracked, and cyberattacked.

    How safe are browser extensions?

    Which browser extensions can you trust? Secure Browser is here to help.

    14 November 2018 min read
    Tips & Advice

    Hold all alerts with Do Not Disturb mode

    Going full screen disables alerts so you can focus with our new Avast feature. Learn how Do Not Disturb can help you concentrate when you need to most.

    30 October 2018 min read
    Security News

    Google “minuses” Google+ and CA is no state for weak passwords

    9th-gen Intel CPUs naturally immune to decades old bug and yet another MS Office vulnerability being used in international espionage.

    12 October 2018 min read
    Tips & Advice

    Is sharing personal data for free java worth the risk?

    No cash required at this coffee shop. Students pay the price with their personal data.

    11 October 2018 min read
    Garry Kasparov

    Big brother is watching. And listening.

    Garry Kasparov talks about the rapidly changing technological landscape, and its relevance to the preservation of democracy.

    18 September 2018 min read
    Security News

    Peekaboo! They can see you!

    A NUUO zero-day vulnerability gives hackers your camera feed.

    18 September 2018 min read
    Security News

    More phishing, Canada pays ransom, and SMBs are a target

    The latest in security news: The Canadian town of Midland pays ransomware attackers and SMBs are targeted for cyberattacks.

    14 September 2018 min read
    Garry Kasparov

    The Privacy and Security Risks of Consumer Genomics Kits

    Garry Kasparov explores Consumer Genomic Kits, the exciting new horizons in this growing industry, and how to make sure we move forward with common sense and integrity.

    21 August 2018 min read
    Security News

    Google tracking, a fax attack, and a vote of “un-confidence”

    Google tracks you when you think it doesn’t, fax machines are vulnerable, and could the US midterms be hacked?

    17 August 2018 min read
    Tips & Advice

    How to create a strong password

    The best passwords will thwart brute force and dictionary attacks, but it's also possible to make them easy to remember. Try these password ideas to make your accounts unbreakable.

    15 August 2018 min read
    Tips & Advice

    Bank Mode protects you and your cash

    Online banking is safe again when you use Bank Mode, available as part of Avast Secure Browser.

    30 July 2018 min read
    Security News

    Fake apps on Google, data breaches around the globe

    A banking Trojan uses downloaders to infect Androids and data breaches hit Ticketmaster UK, the Timehop app, and Macy’s.

    13 July 2018 min read

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