New Instagram scam uses fake SHEIN gift cards as lure
Avast researchers have detected a new scam targeting Instagram users from various countries including the UK, Australia, France, Spain, and Poland.
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Amazon call scams are on the rise — here’s what you need to know
Has someone claiming to be an account executive from Amazon ever called asking for your Amazon account number, credit card information, or Social Security number? Maybe they’ve claimed it’s to prevent fraudulent purchases on your account or to…
(Ab)using Adobe Acrobat Sign to distribute malware
Bad actors have been distributing malware through email for decades. Over time, security technology has evolved and improved greatly, making this task harder for cybercriminals. 20 years ago, we witnessed the frequent distribution of email wor…
Stalkerware has grown by 239% worldwide over the past three years
Over the course of the past three years, Avast researchers have discovered a diverse range of mobile applications intended for non-consensual stalking.
Smishing: The elephant in the room
Phishing is undoubtedly one of the most popular ways for cybercriminals to start a malicious attack, whether they’re looking to steal someone’s identity or distribute malware. Since the emergence of phishing, this attack vector has only been g…
Smishing: The elephant in the room
Phishing is undoubtedly one of the most popular ways for cybercriminals to start a malicious attack, whether they’re looking to steal someone’s identity or distribute malware. Since the emergence of phishing, this attack vector has only been g…
AI in cybersecurity: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the cybersecurity landscape, with the potential to revolutionize the way we detect and respond to cyber threats. However, as with any technology, there are also risks associat…
Cryptocurrencies: How have they influenced cybercrime?
Cryptocurrencies have now been around for over a decade. Since their inception, they’ve been gaining traction as a legitimate form of currency. However, along with the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, there has also been a rise in the u…
Cryptocurrencies: How have they influenced cybercrime?
Cryptocurrencies have now been around for over a decade. Since their inception, they’ve been gaining traction as a legitimate form of currency. However, along with the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, there has also been a rise in the u…
Shopping scams: Scammers targeting secondhand shopping sites
Buying and selling secondhand items has become pretty popular, as there are some platforms that allow people to do it easily from home. One of these platforms is Vinted, which is a well known site in Europe and North America to buy and sell se…