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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 season. The whole year has been leading to this moment. There’s an extended network of family, friends, and colleagues spread out across the nation. There’s a ton of shopping to do, and we’ve gotta win this game without breaking the bank.  

To the internet! 

Source: Non-delivery and non-payment scams top the charts in holiday fraud

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 hefty hidden price tag. We’re talking about malware, and one sneaky culprit in particular: HotRat. 

Source: Unmasking HotRat: The hidden dangers in your software downloads

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, all leading back to influencing ad algorithms. You could even potentially do the same things to get your your mother-in-law to finally go to therapy. 

Source: How to use Wi-Fi to get your mother-in-law to go to therapy

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 Melissa virus was so destructive that its creator later served time in prison for his work. 

Source: Life finds a way: OneNote malware on the rise

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