Tag: Avast
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Spring Cleaning Tips
Avast Blog – 5.24.21 Spring is here. It’s time to throw open the windows and let the fresh air in. But first, you need to do a good spring cleaning to get rid of any and all grime that has accumulated. Spring cleaning is not only for your house, though — you can (and should) clean your…
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Signs You’re a Victim of Identity Theft
Avast Blog – 5.6.21 Lately, the chances of having your personal information stolen online are pretty high. Identity theft affects millions of people every year. Massive data breaches are happening more and more frequently. Cyber thieves can use anything from a password hack to a vaccination card photo to steal your identity. And once your identity is stolen, it…
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What Google Nest Knows About You
Avast Blog – 5.1.21 (4.29.21) Those of you who have been following along for a while now know that I’m particularly fond of my Google Nest thermostat. While I find most IoT devices to be more hype than reality, the Nest helps me be more environmentally conscious — and makes it super easy to adjust…
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Avast Complete Online Protection | Live your best connected life with Avast
Avast YouTube Channel – 4.16.21 Live your best-connected life with Avast. Enjoy total online privacy. Source: Avast Complete Online Protection | Live your best connected life with Avast
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Netflix Warns Users About Password Sharing
Avast Blog – 3.19.21 Some Netflix users received a surprise when they logged on last week – a warning message reminding them that password sharing is forbidden on the platform. This is something of a new stance for the streaming giant, as it has traditionally taken a lenient attitude toward account sharing, with co-CEO Reed…
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Preventing Elder Scams
Avast Blog – 3.8.21 (3.3.21) According to statistics compiled by the FBI and the FTC, cybercrime against older people is on the rise. In addition to increasing five-fold since 2014, these crimes cost more than $650 million per year. But, luckily, there are things you can do to protect your elder loved ones from online scams.…
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File Taxes Safely And Securely
Avast Blog – 2.16.21 (2.15.21) The time of the year that we know and love has rolled around again — it’s tax season. In addition to the headaches that come along with filing one’s taxes, there are a number of security risks that some taxpayers might not be aware of. Source: File Taxes Safely And…
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Instagram Releases Wellbeing Toolkit for Teens
Avast Blog – 2.10.21 (2.5.21) With over a billion monthly users, Instagram is among the most popular social networks worldwide. People of all ages flock to the platform, many of them teenagers. In order to guide its teen users to the most balanced, positive experience they can have, Instagram has released the “Addressing the Pressure to…
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Understanding Digital Certificates
Avast Blog – 2.8.21 (2.3.21) If you recall the scene in Meet the Parents where the characters played by Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller discuss the “circle of trust,” then today’s blog will resonate with understanding of how your own digital circles of trust are constructed. Source: Understanding Digital Certificates | Avast