Category Archives: Consumer Alerts

The Taylor Swift deepfake porn is nothing new – but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned

In a recent unsettling turn of events, AI-generated explicit images of the renowned singer Taylor Swift have flooded X (formerly Twitter), illustrating the darker side of AI capabilities. These images, believed to be created using Microsoft De…

The Taylor Swift deepfake porn is nothing new – but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned

In a recent unsettling turn of events, AI-generated explicit images of the renowned singer Taylor Swift have flooded X (formerly Twitter), illustrating the darker side of AI capabilities. These images, believed to be created using Microsoft De…

The hidden costs of pirated software: A cautionary tale for small businesses

By Luis Corrons (Avast Security Evangelist) and Mat?j Kr?ma (Avast Malware Analyst)
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 …