The same advice parents might deliver to young drivers on their first solo journey applies to everyone who wants to navigate safely online. A special agent in our Cyber Division offered the following: – “Don’t drive in bad neighborhoods.” – “If you don’t lock your car, it’s vulnerable; if you… Read more »
Security? Yes! All this fuss about WordPress website security. Having a WordPress site is great, blogging at it makes you feel like you own an Empire. But somehow, it never remains safe when intruders get in. When they try to dethrone you. No matter what happens, you got to do what… Read more »
If an antivirus is doing its job, you never really have to think about it. It should be running in the background, protecting your devices from all types of attacks. But if that’s the case, how do you know it’s doing a good job? That’s where i…
Avast researchers have detected a new scam targeting Instagram users from various countries including the UK, Australia, France, Spain, and Poland.
Spring cleaning season is among us, and that means tackling overstuffed drawers, orderless cabinets and overflowing closets. It’s time to tidy upthose neglected spaces not only in your physical home but in your parallel digital home as well. A…
Ever flown your jet fighter down the River of No Return to blow up enemy tankers, helicopters, jets and bridges? Then you’re familiar with the work of video game pioneer Carol Shaw.
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 …
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 …
Has someone claiming to be an account executive from Amazon ever called asking for your Amazon account number, credit card information, or Social Security number? Maybe they’ve claimed it’s to prevent fraudulent purchases on your account or to…
Bad actors have been distributing malware through email for decades. Over time, security technology has evolved and improved greatly, making this task harder for cybercriminals. 20 years ago, we witnessed the frequent distribution of email wor…
Over the course of the past three years, Avast researchers have discovered a diverse range of mobile applications intended for non-consensual stalking.
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—a…