The Other Coronavirus Epidemic: Cybercrime | Avast
The global Coronavirus pandemic is a terrible and frightening experience for everyone. But this virus carries its own parasites – an epidemic of cybercriminals preying on the fear of COVID-19.
Category Archives: Consumer Alerts
FTC Reports Over $13M Stolen in COVID-19 Scams | Avast
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that from January 1 through April 15, U.S. consumers registered 18,257 complaints related to the coronavirus, over 10,000 of which were reports of fraud. According to the FTC, 46% of the fraud victims re…
FTC Reports Over $13M Stolen in COVID-19 Scams | Avast
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that from January 1 through April 15, U.S. consumers registered 18,257 complaints related to the coronavirus, over 10,000 of which were reports of fraud. According to the FTC, 46% of the fraud victims re…
Tips to Keep Your iOS Device Secure | Avast
In the beginning, Apple products stood high, wide, and handsome in the face of cyberattacks. Average hackers found it nearly impossible to crack the company’s proprietary software, and an Apple product’s attack surface was almost nonexistent. But over …
Malvertising Campaign Targeting Internet Explorer Users | Avast
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to profit from the unfortunate situation. We have recently discovered cybercriminals adjusting their malvertising campaigns to adapt their malicious ads, making them relevant to the COVID-19 cr…
Help the fight against COVID-19 by joining the Folding@home project | Avast
Many people are asking how they can help in the effort to find treatment and prevention for COVID-19. The most important thing we can all do is to follow the guidance of your local officials to help stop the spread of the disease; stay home. But if you…
Tips for Small Business Owners | Avast
Many business owners have recently found themselves working from home, perhaps for the first time in their professional lives. In fact, 90% of Americans are currently subject to stay-at-home orders. At home, these individuals face new challenges. They …
New Rise in Cyberattacks Against Remote Workers | Avast
CISA, the cybersecurity arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a joint alert with the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned the public about COVID-19 exploitation by malicious cyber actors. The notice cites a rise in phishing…
Keep Your Customers Updated on Avast Business Antivirus | Avast
As an MSP, it’s important to make sure that your SMB customers are up-to-date on the latest software. Did you know that many of them may be using older versions of Avast Business Antivirus that are no longer supported? To ensure your customers’ endpoin…
Security Tips for Zoom Social Hours | Avast
In an open letter to all Zoom users, CEO Eric Yuan said that in December 2019, the maximum number of daily Zoom participants reached about 10 million. In March 2020, that number exceeded 200 million. Even now, the company is still racing to catch up wi…