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Author: Tami Reichold, Junior Software Engineer, Avast
Shared Principles Between Real-World Viruses and Cyber Viruses | Avast
With a global pandemic taking over the spotlight on all of news and media, we are all familiar with the likes of what a virus is and the negative implications if not properly mitigated. What hasn’t shared the same spotlight is perhaps a similar-acting …
Trickbot Botnet Update | Avast
TrickBot, a malware network that is often described as one of the world’s largest with at least a million PCs, is once again in the news. Earlier this month, the botnet was the focus of two independent efforts to take it down: from Microsoft and from t…
Talking Online Safety With Kids | Avast
Talking about online safety with your kids is… awkward. Not unlike the other talk that parents avoid, the online safety conversation can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and even embarrassing. Maybe you’re worried they know more than you do. Maybe you’…
PayPal Request Money | Avast
Our team recently came across an email that was reported to us by one of our board members as a potential spearphishing attempt. The email was purportedly sent from PayPal, and the purpose of the email was a request for the recipient to send money.
Remote Access Shield Announcement | Avast
The pandemic has drastically changed the way we work, forcing employees to do large parts of their jobs remotely. Cybercriminals are aware of this shift and will attempt to exploit these new opportunities.
Tackling Bias In AI | Avast
An interesting group from various disciplines came together to discuss AI bias at Avast’s CyberSec&AI Connected virtual conference this month. The event showcased leading academics and tech professionals from around the world to examine critical is…
IoT Sex Toy Security Flaw | Avast
When we talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), we’re usually talking about “smart” home appliances. Fridges. Coffeemakers. Virtual assistants. But there’s another category of device that is also increasingly connected to the internet: sex toys. And, …
Digital Independence For Kids | Avast
No parent loves monitoring their kid’s every move online — but it’s a necessary evil, kind of like driving underage kids around to all of their activities. You just have to do it until they’re a certain age.
Facebook to Stop Political Ads Post-Election | Avast
Facebook posted in its Newsroom last week that it was preparing for the predicted chaos of the U.S. presidential election by taking certain steps and changing some of its rules, including a moratorium on political ads post-election.