Phishing is undoubtedly one of the most popular ways for cybercriminals to start a malicious attack, whether they're looking to steal someone’s identity or distribute malware. Since the emergence of phishing, this attack vector has only been g...

As the tax season approaches, it's important to be aware of the potential for tax-related identity theft and scams. Unfortunately, these types of crimes are all too common, with scammers using various methods to steal personal information and ...

Cybercriminals generally don’t slow down their pace and online attacks can be relentless. If you’re interested in real-time online threat data from the last 10 minutes, take a glance at the global threat landscape from Avira Labs here. A proactive appr...

The Avast Threat Labs Q4 2022 Threat Report observed a rise in social engineering attacks during the final quarter of 2022, including invoice and refund fraud, tech support scams, and others aimed at stealing money. Cybercriminals continued to...

With Valentine’s Day looming on the calendar like a pulsing red heart, the online dating world is sure to experience a flutter of activity. But it’s not just lonely hearts who are flocking to the dating sites – unfortunately, predators and sca...

Filing your taxes online can be a convenient and efficient way to get them done, but it's important to be aware of the potential risks. For example, online filing potentially opens your personal information up to exposure in a data breach, whi...

The Super Bowl is one of the most popular and highly anticipated events in the world of sports. Each year, millions of fans flock to the host city to witness the biggest game in American football. But, unfortunately, the hype and excitement su...

It’s a bit like Murphy’s law: Your PC or laptop is working perfectly, then just when you’re racing to finish something incredibly important, finalize booking a trip, or save a heavily edited image, it just locks up. Game over. Sound familiar — and left...

It's that time of year again – tax season – and, unfortunately, it's also a peak time for phishing scams. Cybercriminals know that people are more likely to be filing their taxes and sharing sensitive information online, so they increase their...

In the world of AI and machine learning, the sudden massive popularity of language learning models is a hot topic. These tools — the current most popular of which is probably ChatGPT-3 — are language models that can answer specific questions a...

Sportswear retailer JD Sports has confirmed that a recent cyber-attack may have resulted in the exposure of around 10 million customers’ personal data, including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, order details, and the last four d...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the cybersecurity landscape, with the potential to revolutionize the way we detect and respond to cyber threats. However, as with any technology, there are also risks associat...

It's understandable that when people find a misplaced USB drive or memory stick, they want to find out what it contains. Human curiosity is what attackers exploit, after all. However, plugging an unauthenticated device into your own or work co...

Vishing is a specific form of phishing, done or initiated over a voice call. Know more about Vishing and ways to stay safe form it. 
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When you share confidential information face-to-face with others, you’re probably careful not to let others hear — perhaps even whispering so nobody can eavesdrop on your conversation. Taking precautions also applies to the virtual world, especially as...

Quick Heal products are fully compatible with Microsoft’s latest feature update - Windows 10 2022. Quick Heal has ensured that your cyber security solution is up to speed and fully compatible with this feature update. Find out how you can enjoy a secu...

Chances are that you, like around 2.93 billion others worldwide, use Facebook. And if you’re concerned about your online safety and privacy when you’re on the popular social media site, you’re not alone either. How safe is your profile and all the data...

The welcoming of a new year also welcomes the return of one of the most overused sayings in our shared lexicon: “New Year, New Me!” While there are countless overused resolutions like starting a workout regimen, the new year does provide an opportunity for additional self-improvement that most people never consider – bolstering cybersecurity protections. […]
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Simply getting yourself something, using banking and government services online, streaming content: Few of us can imagine life without the internet as it allows us to arrange our everyday lives exactly how we want. However, digital progress brings with...

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If you fail to get your car’s brake pads replaced because you didn’t notice they were worn, you could end up doing far more damage to your car in no time at all. It’s pretty much the same if you fall victim to what’s known as a cross-site scripti...