Smishing: The new year is here — and so are new scams
Smishing has become an increasingly popular attack method among cybercriminals – and they’re getting better at using it.
Category Archives: Consumer Alerts
Online shopping: How to tell whether an item is legit
Shopping online can be a convenient and enjoyable experience. However, with so many fake and counterfeit products on the market, it’s crucial to know how to spot the real deal. Here are six tips on how to tell whether an item is legitimate whe…
Reading list: Infosec books for 2023
If you’re looking for recommendations for infosec books to give to a colleague – or even to catch up on some holiday reading of your own – here’s a suggestion: Take a closer look at the oeuvre of Bruce Schneier, a cryptographer and privacy spe…
An update on international data privacy protection
The 38 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have recently adopted a new international agreement regulating government access to its citizens’ private data. The OECD draws on its membership from c…
An update on international data privacy protection
The 38 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have recently adopted a new international agreement regulating government access to its citizens’ private data. The OECD draws on its membership from c…
Merry Patching Christmas
For those of you that are on your way to take a break next week, we’ve got a bit of advice to avoid encountering some unnecessary scares during this time that you’ll be spending with your loved ones.
EWC and EUDI wallet: Helping individuals protect their online identity
The EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC) has been selected by the European Commission to run one of the Large Scale Pilots for the new EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) ecosystem. Avast sits on the Executive Team of the consortium, havi…
DoD supply chain lessons learned
A July 2022 survey of 300 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) IT contractors shows a woeful lack of information security in the majority of situations. These contractors are part of the DoD’s supply chain that, in typical government speak, is lab…
This year’s hottest tech: Related privacy concerns
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to soon unwrapping the latest and greatest tech gadgets. From smartphones and smart speakers to fitness trackers and home security cameras, there are plenty of exciting new toys…
This year’s hottest tech: Related privacy concerns
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to soon unwrapping the latest and greatest tech gadgets. From smartphones and smart speakers to fitness trackers and home security cameras, there are plenty of exciting new toys…