How to use Discord’s ‘Family Center’ to help protect your child
If your children are using the popular messaging platform Discord to connect with friends while playing games, they aren’t alone. Discord now has about 154 million active users who are 13 years of age and older. This online community is definitely boosting social connection, but are your children connecting safely? ... Read More
Unmasking HotRat: The hidden dangers in your software downloads
We all love a good deal, right? And what's better than free? Would you like to get the last version of Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop? And what about some games like Age of Empires IV or Sniper Elite 4? All for free! Well, in this case it comes with ... Read More
Mario movie malware might maliciously mess with your machine
There are probably few among us who, never have they ever, downloaded questionable content. Whether it was a hit song in the Napster era or a Blockbuster movie you found on a “special” site online, you can probably think of at least one occasion when you got access to something ... Read More
How to use Wi-Fi to get your mother-in-law to go to therapy
You may have witnessed the social media trend of people talking to their significant others’ phones to influence their ad algorithms. Believe it or not, it isn’t that far-fetched, even if the exact method of talking to someone’s phone isn’t going to get you there. This scenario can play out ... Read More
The hidden pitfalls of travel apps
Any seasoned traveler will know just how just how many single-use apps are downloaded over the course of an average vacation. These days, everything from watching movies on the plane to checking into your hotel or accessing your tickets to a theme park requires a download of some type. What might ... Read More
Avast researchers uncover disturbing crowdfunding scheme
The landscape of cybercrime is vast and constantly evolving, and cybercriminals are always coming up with new and novel ways to manipulate people. Avast's cybersecurity researchers recently uncovered one such scheme, which involves a crowdfunding scam that preys on the generosity of the public, under the guise of charity crowdfunding. ... Read More
Virus definition updates for Avast version 9/10/11 end in summer 2023
Updates for Avast version 9 — which was launched in 2014 — are being discontinued. Since we know that this change will affect the loyal Avast users who are still running version 9, we’ve put together a quick list of questions and answers to help make transitioning to the newest ... Read More
Safe summer travel: Your essential cybersecurity checklist
Hello, fellow travelers! As we prepare for the summer travel season, it's crucial to remember that cybersecurity is just as important as packing your suitcase. As a cybersecurity expert with Avast, I've been asked to compile a comprehensive checklist to help you stay cyber-safe while you're out exploring the world. ... Read More
Don’t panic! These scammers don’t actually have photos of you
Imagine this: You open your email and find the following message: “I am a hacker, and I’ve gained access to your operating system. I’ve been watching you for months…” ... Read More
Malicious extensions: Avast detects new threats on the Chrome Web Store
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, new threats emerge every day. Our team at Avast recently discovered a series of malicious browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store that are spreading adware and hijacked search results. These are significant threats, as these attacks affect approximately 24,000 of our users and potentially ... Read More
