Strengthen Security with U2F Keys | Avast
The Google Advanced Protection Program was introduced back in October 2017, and it’s still one of the strongest security solutions you can find.
Tag Archives: Tips & Advice
5 Tips to Take Back Hacked Social Accounts | Avast
One of the most prevalent methods of cybercrime today is the social media hack. For cybercriminals, these social platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat — are like candy stores to kids. Social media users feel comfortable and…
Privacy Protection in Five Steps | Avast
Go ahead, it’s all good. Promise yourself that you’ll invest a little more effort into your own privacy protection this year. It’ll be the easiest resolution to keep, and we’re about to make it even easier by giving you the info and links you need. Y…
10 Simple Tips to Protect You from an Email Hack | Avast
Email remains the most common form of communication today. It’s also the unique identifier for many online account logins, which is the reason it’s still highly targeted by cybercriminals. Once hacked, it can lead to spamming your friends or, worse, …
Get the best tools to protect your privacy online | Avast
Your online privacy is important – but what steps are you taking to protect it? The uncomfortable truth is that there are companies that exist solely to track your online behavior, noting which websites you visit, which products you buy, what search …
Holiday Tips: How to Choose IoT Gifts | Avast
This holiday season, you can count on just about everyone to shop smart, and I mean that in both senses of the phrase. Everybody wants to get the best deals and the most bang for their buck, yes, but I’m also talking about the internet of things, tho…
How to choose the best password manager | Avast
If you’re following password best practices — and you are, right? — then you’ve got dozens of extra-long, extra-complex passwords to remember, and you’re using a unique one for each account — no repeats. (And we’ll add a hearty “Good job!” for t…
How to password protect a folder or file in Windows | Avast
In a perfect world, once you set up a Windows password, all is secure and safe, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. A Windows login password offers a very basic level of protection that mainly keeps your files safe from others who may share your…
Hold all alerts with Do Not Disturb mode | Avast
Ding! An email from a co-worker. Beep! A tweet from your favorite celebrity. Be-doop! An IM from your bestie (or bae or boo or bro) asking if you’d like to grab a quick bite to eat. These days, it’s nearly impossible to get a moment’s respite from the …
Cleanup for PC declutters and improves performance | Avast
Our latest PC Report shows that people have a LOT of apps on their PCs…but do they really need them?