Tag: Avast
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How to use Wi-Fi to get your mother-in-law to go to therapy
Avast Blog – 7.17.23 You may have witnessed the social media trend of people talking to their significant others’ phones to influence their ad algorithms. Believe it or not, it isn’t that far-fetched, even if the exact method of talking to someone’s phone isn’t going to get you there. This scenario can play out in multiple ways,…
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Life finds a way: OneNote malware on the rise
Avast Blog – 4.3.23 Macro viruses have been a security nightmare for years. First appearing in 1995, they didn’t start gaining global popularity until 1999, when the Melissa virus showed up. Melissa virus was distributed via email attachments, and it quickly became the most rapidly spreading virus of its time, inspiring future mass-mailing types of malware. The…
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SXSW 2023: Protecting your digital identity in cyber warfare
Avast Blog – 3.20.23 South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of our favorite events each year. Our team is always inspired by the variety of sessions and discussions with speakers and attendees who are driving change. At this year’s event, the Tech Track at SXSW focused on the balance between the exciting discoveries innovative technology brings with a…
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Stalkerware has grown by 239% worldwide over the past three years
Avast Blog – 3.14.23 Often installed secretly on mobile phones by so-called friends, jealous spouses, and ex-partners, stalkerware tracks the physical location of the victim, monitoring their phone calls, text messages, and sites they visit to undermine their online freedom and individual liberty. Source: Stalkerware has grown by 239% worldwide over the past three years
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Introducing Avast One Platinum
Avast Blog – 3.9.23 Like great home security systems, great cybersecurity is largely invisible. You want it to do its thing, running in the background, silently protecting you and your family. The only time you should be aware of it is when something goes wrong—and, even then, a great system will take the next steps to protect…
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How to safely file your taxes online
Avast Blog – 2.28.23 As tax season approaches, many people are starting to think about how they will file their taxes. If you’re like most people, you’re probably considering filing your taxes online. It’s convenient, fast, and can save you a lot of time and hassle. But before you start entering your personal information into…
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Smishing: The elephant in the room
Avast Blog – 2.13.23 Phishing is undoubtedly one of the most popular ways for cybercriminals to start a malicious attack, whether they’re looking to steal someone’s identity or distribute malware. Since the emergence of phishing, this attack vector has only been growing — and it doesn’t look like it’s going away any time soon. Source: Smishing: The elephant…
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Avast Threat Labs releases Q4 2022 Threat Report
Avast Blog – 2.9.23 The Avast Threat Labs Q4 2022 Threat Report observed a rise in social engineering attacks during the final quarter of 2022, including invoice and refund fraud, tech support scams, and others aimed at stealing money. Cybercriminals continued to engage in information theft and spying, with adware campaigns disguised as lottery offers…
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AI in cybersecurity: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Avast Blog – 1.27.23 Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the cybersecurity landscape, with the potential to revolutionize the way we detect and respond to cyber threats. However, as with any technology, there are also risks associated with the use of AI in cybersecurity. In this blog post, we will explore…
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Small but dangerous: What are the risks of malicious USBs?
Avast Blog – 1.26.23 It’s understandable that when people find a misplaced USB drive or memory stick, they want to find out what it contains. Human curiosity is what attackers exploit, after all. However, plugging an unauthenticated device into your own or work computer can be very dangerous, and USB flash drives are still a…