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Fake e-Shop scams — How cybercriminals are cashing it in

The holiday season may be over, but cybercriminals aren’t done shopping for victims. Check out how you can stay protected from these scams that put your payment details and personal data at risk.

23 Apr 2025 min read

Sextortion scams are on the rise — and they’re getting personal

Sextortion scams aren’t new — but they’re becoming alarmingly more effective. Here’s how to spot and avoid them.

25 Mar 2025 min read

FakeCaptcha scams—When the “I’m not a robot” button is a trap

Before you prove your humanity to a pop up, make sure you’re not accidentally downloading malware.

17 Dec 2024 min read

Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops

We kicked off the holiday shopping season with expectations of sales, but beware: a new wave of fake e-shops is spreading on the internet.

6 Dec 2024 min read

Ransomware is doubling down—What you need to know about the recent surge

Our experts at Gen observed a 100% increase of ransomware activity quarter over quarter.

19 Nov 2024 min read

Adware on the rise—Why your phone isn’t as safe as you think

Adware continues to be the most widespread on-device malware, with new variants popping up in the PlayStore and older ones picking up steam.

19 Nov 2024 min read

A new wave of personalized sextortion scams—Using Google Street View images to startle targets

New-and-improved sextortion scam emails are being used to target people in the US and Canada, employing a more personalized and invasive approach than ever seen before.

24 Sep 2024 min read

Ransomware attacks continue to increase in the US, UK, and Canada

The Gen Threat Report, formerly known as the Avast Threat Report, has revealed a 100% increase in ransomware activity for the US, UK, and Canada; 66% in Australia; and a whopping 379% in India.

4 Sep 2024 min read

You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever

The quality of malicious ads has improved immensely, making it harder for users to distinguish between what’s real or fake.

3 Jul 2024 min read

YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer’s play

The video sharing platform has become a trendy scene for cyberattackers as of late.

20 May 2024 min read

Scammers are getting creative using malvertising, deepfakes, and YouTube

Check out our Avast Q1/2024 Threat Report to see how social engineering scams have surged a whopping 61% on mobile and 23% on desktop.

14 May 2024 min read

Malicious PDFs, deepfakes, and romance scams were just some of the 10 billion cyber attacks we saw last year

Uncover the startling surge in cyber threats from our Avast Q4/2023 Threat Report. Over 10 billion attacks last year reveal the critical need to pay attention.

7 Feb 2024 min read

Avast Threat Report shows humans are better targets than software

The latest Avast Threat Report identifies the most prominent targets for cybercrime—and it’s us.

14 Dec 2023 min read

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Fake e-Shop scams — How cybercriminals are cashing it in

Sextortion scams are on the rise — and they’re getting personal

FakeCaptcha scams—When the “I’m not a robot” button is a trap

Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops

Ransomware is doubling down—What you need to know about the recent surge

Adware on the rise—Why your phone isn’t as safe as you think

A new wave of personalized sextortion scams—Using Google Street View images to startle targets

Ransomware attacks continue to increase in the US, UK, and Canada

You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever

YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer’s play

Scammers are getting creative using malvertising, deepfakes, and YouTube

Malicious PDFs, deepfakes, and romance scams were just some of the 10 billion cyber attacks we saw last year

Avast Threat Report shows humans are better targets than software

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