Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy, Product Announcements
Avast Blog – 4.9.24
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital world, safeguarding your online presence has become more a necessity than a choice. However, when it comes to online safety, performance, and privacy, one size does not fit all. This is where Avast One Silver shines, offering you “All-in-one; the way you want it.” It’s about having the power to tailor your digital protection to match your lifestyle, without the clutter of unwanted features.
Source: How Avast One Silver adapts to your unique online world
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 4.3.24
Today’s most common crime is not burglary, car theft or even shoplifting – it’s online fraud. And this includes pitfalls such as emotional scamming. Not to mention, anyone with an internet connection (in other words, all your customers) is a potential victim. So what do you need to know, and how can you advise your customers, to help keep them safe online from this particular kind of scam?
Source: “When can we be together – forever?” A deep dive into emotional scamming
AI, Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 3.20.24
Financial scams are like that one guest at the party who just won’t leave, constantly evolving and finding new ways to crash our digital lives. Lately, they’ve taken a turn for the futuristic with AI-generated videos popping up in investment scams.
Source: AI-generated deepfakes and investment scams
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 2.27.24
PDFs have become synonymous with convenience and reliability, serving as the backbone for our document-sharing needs. Whether for work, school, or personal use, their ability to maintain formatting across various platforms has made them indispensable.
Source: Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking your PDFs
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 2.12.24
Ah, Valentine’s Day—the time when love is in the air, and scam artists are ready to swoop in with their own version of a love story. Imagine this: you’re swiping through a dating app, hoping to find the yin to your yang, only to find yourself entangled in a web of deception.
Source: A Valentine’s warning about heartbreak hackers