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
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
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 owned by Musk himself, creating a deceptive endorsement loop.
Source: That new X cryptocurrency? It’s a scam
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
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 a deep dive into the hidden dangers of this practice, illustrated by a real-life incident from a company in the construction industry.
Source: The hidden costs of pirated software: A cautionary tale for small businesses
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
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…