Tag: Avast
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How Avast One Silver adapts to your unique online world
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…
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“When can we be together – forever?” A deep dive into emotional scamming
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…
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AI-generated deepfakes and investment scams
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
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking your PDFs
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
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A Valentine’s warning about heartbreak hackers
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…
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That new X cryptocurrency? It’s a scam
Avast Blog – 1.25.24 In the dynamic landscape of online scams, our Avast team has identified a new and bold scam, using the likeness of Elon Musk. This quarter, we uncovered advertisements featuring Musk to promote a supposed new cryptocurrency. The irony is striking – these ads were paid for and displayed on a platform…
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The hidden costs of pirated software: A cautionary tale for small businesses
Avast Blog – 1.20.24 (1.19.24) In today’s economy, small businesses face an array of challenges, from managing costs to staying competitive. As they navigate these waters, some are tempted to take shortcuts that promise cost savings. One such shortcut is the use of pirated software, a decision that can have far-reaching consequences. This article takes…
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Twas the day after Christmas, and this family was smart…
Avast Blog – 12.27.23 (12.26.23) A post-holiday poem you can read by the fireplace for the digital age. Source: Twas the day after Christmas, and this family was smart…
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Non-delivery and non-payment scams top the charts in holiday fraud
Avast Blog – 11.28.23 I think very few people have the prowess for gifting like my partner. They’re in an elite group. Like, if thinking of and procuring the perfect gift were a competitive sport, they’d be recruited by Mercedes-AMG or the L.A. Lakers. For them, and people like them, the holidays are the championship…
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Unmasking HotRat: The hidden dangers in your software downloads
Avast Blog – 7.19.23 We all love a good deal, right? And what’s better than free? Would you like to get the last version of Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop? And what about some games like Age of Empires IV or Sniper Elite 4? All for free! Well, in this case it comes with a…