Vishing scams have quickly become another major security threat for people around the globe. And although Interpol has cracked down in recent days, the risk of being targeted — and falling victim — to vishing scams has reached new heights.
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Lottery scams: Don’t be fooled
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It’s everybody’s fantasy to win the lottery, or a sweepstakes, or a fun prize like an iPad, and scammers know this. They use it to their advantage in various ploys designed to steal users’ money and personal information. Like romance scams, suppl…
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Hacked Instagram accounts are scamming users
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Have a bunch of your friends on Instagram suddenly gotten really into crypto investing? I know mine have! It seems like everyone is out there getting rich quick — and they want us to join them.
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How to prevent digital burnout
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Many of us have already come to know the perils of social media. We’ve previously written about the risks associated with heavy use of social media, diving into the effects that it has on members of the younger generation as well as certain explo…
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Tips to defeat social engineering attacks
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If you have heard of the process of social engineering, the ability of a hacker to trick you into divulging your private details, then you might have come across ethical hacker Rachel Tobac. She’s the CEO of SocialProof Security and board member …
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Crypto romance scams steal victims’ life savings
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Seth* was almost 30 when he started to date for the first time. He’d married his high school sweetheart just after college and they’d recently opened up their relationship. Excited to check out this whole new world, he hopped on a couple of datin…
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Allowing too many exceptions leaves you wide open to infection
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Have you ever allowed some “exceptions” to slip through the cracks, even after your security software warned you that it wasn’t safe to do so? Probably – it’s a safe bet that most people have. But while you might think that you know better than t…
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How I almost fell for an online rental scam
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In April 2011, I’d just turned 24 and was looking for a new spot to live in Brooklyn. I’d been sharing a two-bedroom apartment with a friend of a friend, paying reduced rent for the tradeoff of walking his dog when he worked long shifts as a nurs…
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Accept All Cookies | Avast
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We recently carried out research that revealed that more than four in five people (85%) have accepted cookies on a website without reading any of the policies; more than a third (37%) say they’ve done so only to later discover they had agreed to …
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Fraudulent Calls From Alleged Europol Employees | Avast
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The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is currently warning against fraudulent calls in the name of Europol or alleged international investigation teams. The perpetrators falsely claim that victims’ personal data or identity has been st…
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Wartime Hacktivism Is Not The Answer | Avast
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Avast started identifying calls for hacktivism almost as soon as the ground war in Ukraine commenced last week. Some were fraudulent, looking to capitalize on the tragedy, but others were genuine encouragement for “regular people” who want to con…
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Secure Your WordPress Website | Avast
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Last November, more than 1 million GoDaddy-managed WordPress customers were part of a breach that could have exposed their email addresses, private SSL keys, and admin passwords. The attacker was apparently able to operate undetected inside their…
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Anatomy of a Phishing Scam | Avast
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Sometimes it feels like scammers are coming at you from every direction these days. They’re on the phone. They’re on SMS. They’re on social media. Sorting the real from the nonsense can feel like a full time job but, for some people, that “job” t…
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Covid Testing and Data | Avast
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The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted basically every aspect of “normal” life. But while things like restaurants closing and mask-wearing were obvious changes, one less obvious shift started happening behind the scenes. We’re talking about data. And, s…
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How to Have a Smooth Digital Breakup | Avast
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No one ever wants to plan for a breakup — but let’s be real: Breakups happen. And these days, as we spend so much time online, an IRL breakup needs to be accompanied by a digital breakup.
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Stolen Netflix Accounts | Avast
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Who doesn’t want to relax on the couch after a long day? For many of us, it’s a common ritual: getting comfortable on the couch and turning on Netflix (or another streaming service) and choosing our favorite series.
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Is Your Phone Actually Secure? | Avast
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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 text m…
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5 Tips For Staying Safe Online | Avast
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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.
The pos…
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Shop Securely Online During The Holiday Season | Avast
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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 true, i…
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Avast One VPN | Avast
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VPN Secure Connection is a VPN that’s built directly into Avast One. VPN Secure Connection eliminates the need for a separate VPN product and provides VPN protections along with the other protections and capabilities Avast One offers you. In the …
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What is Digital Citizenship? | Avast
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Citizenship, as more commonly applied to people belonging to a nation, comes with both rights and responsibilities. For example, people living in democracies have the right to representation — but also the responsibility of voting. In the United …
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Avoid Behaviors That Endanger Your Kid’s Digital Identity | Avast
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Identity theft is one of the largest and most common forms of cybercrime. When it comes to sensitive personal information, a child’s Social Security number, date of birth, name, and address is some of the most desired information by criminals.
C…
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Back-to-School Tips For Safe And Fun Online Learning | Avast
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Covid-19 didn’t go away when school started. On top of that, new variants are being tracked because this virus isn’t done mutating and hasn’t been eradicated. Students and families could be facing yet another season of distance learning from home…