Author Archives: Avast Blog

Hackers and scammers target classrooms with ransomware. What can you do?

The school bell rings, kids of all ages take their seats, and there’s an atmosphere of anticipation. Students open their textbooks and laptops, ready to explore language, history, science, and math, and further expand their horizons. Yet, unbe…

If the worst happens: How to prep your accounts so your loved one can get into them

It’s not fun to think about: But if you should unexpectedly die, could your spouse, partner, children or other loved ones access your bank accounts, online credit card portals, retirement accounts, and social media accounts?  

Do you really need to tell FedEx your Social Security number? How to avoid package-delivery scams

Do you order cartons of strawberries, flat-screen TVs, running shoes, and light bulbs online? You’re far from alone. Oberlo reported that in 2023, the number of people who shop online rose to 2.64 billion worldwide. That’s equal to 33.3% of th…