The human impulse to help another human in need is one of our best instincts. But it’s also one that attracts the worst of humanity. Unfortunately, scammers love to take advantage of our altruistic tendencies — and I recently received two m…
Let’s start by taking a minute to think about all of the things we use our phones for. If you’re like most people, your phone is probably connected at a minimum to your email, your social media accounts, your browser, your photos, and your …
How the Avast Firewall works
Firewall is a feature in Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium Security, available for Microsoft Windows.
Online theft is nothing new – but 2021 saw cybercrime go to a whole new level. As we all spent more time at home (and therefore more time online), Avast tracked increases in everything from ransomware to cryptocurrency scams to phishing.&nb…
As a 20-year-old college student, I was always looking to make fast cash. During my junior year of college, the holiday season was upon us and my part-time job was barely covering the fee to fill up my gas tank. As I looked through my schoo…
The latest smartphones, laptops, and internet-connected devices are always among the holiday season’s hottest gifts. It’s such an amazing feeling starting from scratch with sleek hardware, a smudge-free screen, and an uncluttered Operating …
Every year, holiday shoppers fall victim to con artists looking to make a quick buck. Today, cyber scammers have more ways to divert your trust and your dollars than ever before. While online shopping is a wonderfully convenient way to chec…
In a word, no. While having antivirus is a good foundation, you still need to build the rest of the structure to protect all of your family’s activities, especially if you have children and if you consume a variety of online resources such …
One of the best things about holiday shopping from home is scoring a great deal without even putting on pants. However, not everything on the internet is the cat’s pajamas, especially when it’s “95% off!” When a price looks too good to be t…
We’ve talked before about the risks posed by lost and stolen passwords and the problem just keeps getting worse on a daily basis.
The site haveibeenpwned.com tracks lost and stolen passwords and is recognized as one of the best sources of …