Staying safe in a connected world
Between ransomware, data breaches, cryptojacking, supply chain attacks, and mobile malware, it’s never been more important to protect your digital life.
Tag Archives: Tips & Advice
Bank Mode protects you and your cash | Avast
You know full well that cybercriminals want your money, and we know full well that you already know that. If we’ve done a good job within these blog posts, we’ve already conditioned you to always take a moment to assess your security before doing any o…
Is this website safe? Your complete website safety check guide | Avast Essential Guide
Remember when the internet was fun? These days it seems to be more minefield than playground. Users are treading cautiously and trusting nothing, wondering is this link safe and is that site infected? It’s difficult to enjoy your digital world when wor…
How to secure your smart home | Avast
We live in a connected world. Globally, we’ve become a tighter community, while locally, we’ve become more global. The internet has delivered on convenience, allowing anyone with a connection to see, learn about, and communicate with any individual or …
Remote working is on the rise | Avast
Where and how we work is changing
Call it the natural evolution of business culture, a newly-realized measure of sensible economics, or the inevitable result of an internet-dependent society — whichever you choose, you’re right. It’s the way of the world that an increasing number of us perform the duties of our jobs in the comfort of coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, and airports. Public Wi-Fi speedily raced past “luxurious convenience” and into the territory of “daily necessity” for much of today’s workforce. As the trend blossoms further, cybersecurity becomes ever more important for everyone.
Get the best deals on hotels | Avast
What’s it going to be this summer — an island? An exotic city? Disney? Where will you vacation?
Keeping your family safe online | Avast
Attention, fellow parents. An important topic has been on all our minds for a while now, and it’s high time we discuss it as a group. It’s not exaggerating to say the ramifications of these decisions are no less important than the safety and sanity of future generations.
How Avast Cleanup boosts your phone’s performance | Avast Blog
To showcase what it can actually do for you, we’ve tested the before and after situation on typical phones. Check out the results!
Free your Android from Google tracking | Avast
Do you ever get the feeling you’re being watched? Guess what — every time you pull out your smartphone or tablet and surf the internet, you are. The websites you visit, the items you browse and buy, the videos you stream, and where you were located when you did it. All of this paints a picture of who you are, what you do, and what interests you — all vital information to advertisers and marketers.
Who’s tracking you? | Avast
Online privacy is under the microscope, no doubt about it — first the US lost net neutrality, then the news breaks about Cambridge Analytica and 87 million Facebook users, and then we’ve got the GDPR which just took effect last week. Amidst all this opining, lobbying, arguing, and defending, it’s interesting to see who is riled up about the matter and who is not. How concerned are YOU about having your privacy protected online?