Avast researchers detect a September surge in malvertising
Bu Alexej Sav?in, Gen Senior Malware Analyst
AI is fueling a surge in TikTok scams
TikTok has emerged as a fertile ground for financial scams, specifically those involving cryptocurrency. The platform’s wide reach, coupled with its appeal to younger audiences, presents an attractive prospect for malicious actors aiming to ex…
Fall back…into some good digital health habits
Fall is here, and along with cozy sweaters, family gatherings, and PSLs, comes the tradition of turning the clocks back as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. Although we’re not certain why this practice lives on in 2023, it lends itself as a goo…
Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)
If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed to take a…
Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)
If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed to take a…
This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home
As the holiday festivities draw closer, we start to make plans to see the family. Whether you’re a host or a guest, millions will soon gather to catch up, tell stories, watch football, and break bread. Some of us can’t wait, while others are d…
You know what? Everyone gets a virus now and then.
I will never forget the first time I caught a digital bug. I was sitting at my desk at my company’s open-concept office in Chicago when I got an email from HR. It read: Company Policy Reminder: Please Review Following an incide…
What really happens when you get doxxed
So exactly what is doxxing? The term can sometimes get misused, so it’s important to know what doxxing is–and what doxxing isn’t.
Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT
Ah, the world of online dating! Where else can you find a potential soulmate while lounging in your pajamas? But the realm of online dating, once a straightforward space, has become a complex web of deception: We’ve uncovered a tool that’s bee…
Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT
Ah, the world of online dating! Where else can you find a potential soulmate while lounging in your pajamas? But the realm of online dating, once a straightforward space, has become a complex web of deception: We’ve uncovered a tool that’s bee…