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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.

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
Viewpoints

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
Viewpoints

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

The Secret’s Out: Reports of the privacy of private browsing have been greatly exaggerated

Unless you take precautions, the secrets of your private browsing sessions are bound to be exposed.

31 July 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
Business Security

Create a cyber protection policy for your small business using our free template

This guide will provide you with the advice and template you need to create a cybersecurity policy for your organization, helping to prevent attacks and protect your business.

12 July 2018 min read
Viewpoints

Individual action and regulation need to go hand in hand when it comes to privacy

Protecting your data online requires a blend of regulation, standardization, and individual action. With round 1 of GDPR-compliant websites now in our past, consumers should now take the time to implement basic security practices to keep their online data and information safe.

11 July 2018 min read

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