Sextortion scams are on the rise — and they’re getting personal 网络 Sextortion 骗局利用 AI 深度伪造图像和个人数据威胁受害者支付比特币赎金，尤其针对青少年。专家建议不要恐慌、更改密码、启用双重认证，并向相关部门报告。... 2025-3-20 20:12:12 | 阅读: 21 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com sextortion threats fear passwords wallets

Zero-day vulnerabilities: the real threat behind Netflix’s “Zero Day” 文章介绍了零日漏洞的概念及其对网络安全的威胁，通过历史案例如Stuxnet、WannaCry等说明其破坏性，并提供了更新软件、使用安全工具、警惕钓鱼攻击等防护建议。... 2025-3-19 22:5:35 | 阅读: 38 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com software spyware security ransomware

Fake e-Shop scams — How cybercriminals are cashing it in 文章指出，网络犯罪分子利用假网上商店进行诈骗，尤其在节日期间活跃。这些假店通过虚假广告和评论吸引消费者，窃取支付信息和个人数据。消费者需警惕低价诱惑、检查网站安全性和核实商家信息以防范被骗。... 2025-2-13 15:59:1 | 阅读: 6 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com shop shops reviews facebook leaving

How scammers are exploiting your favorite platforms 文章指出社交媒体已成为诈骗者的温床，其中 Facebook 和 YouTube 的威胁最大。常见骗局包括恶意广告、虚假商店和钓鱼攻击。为保护自己，请验证卖家身份、谨慎点击链接并启用双重认证。... 2025-2-13 15:6:40 | 阅读: 9 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com facebook youtube threats reddit phishing

Start the year by protecting your privacy— A stalkerware quick check Keep your personal life personal—essential tips to spot and stop stalkerware in 2025.... 2025-1-21 19:47:15 | 阅读: 11 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com stalkerware spyware security unusual tips

Time for a new job—9 work-from-home scams and how to spot them Looking for a work-from-home gig this year? Cool, but beware of scams.... 2025-1-8 16:53:27 | 阅读: 13 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com signs employers upfront jobseekers boss

The Avast Phishing Awards: Trickiest email headlines of 2024 Welcome to the most prestigious event in the world of cyber trickery: the annual Avast Phishing Awar... 2024-12-20 06:55:48 | 阅读: 4 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com phishing award headline falling scammer

Is Shein safe? Cybersecurity tips for fashion lovers Shein hauls have taken social media feeds by storm, but is the website as safe as it’s stylish?Have... 2024-12-19 15:24:11 | 阅读: 3 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com shein tips fashion safer deals

FakeCaptcha scams—When the “I’m not a robot” button is a trap Before you prove your humanity to a pop up, make sure you’re not accidentally downloading malware.... 2024-12-17 03:7:3 | 阅读: 16 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com fakecaptcha malicious robot prove captcha

10 telltale signs of a fake giveaway on social media Learn how to spot fake online giveaways like a pro. Who wants... 2024-12-16 23:20:42 | 阅读: 2 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com giveaways prize giveaway spot engagement

Ransomware is doubling down—What you need to know about the recent surge Our experts at Gen observed a 100% increase of ransomware activity quarter over quarter.... 2024-11-19 16:49:43 | 阅读: 2 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com ransomware magniber software security outdated

Adware on the rise—Why your phone isn’t as safe as you think Adware continues to be the most widespread on-device malware, with new variants popping up in the Pl... 2024-11-19 16:49:2 | 阅读: 2 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com download battery security drain hiding

Smart holiday shopping—How to safely secure deals and discounts for the hottest gifts The holiday season brings new shopping habits—but do they put you more at risk?... 2024-11-8 23:0:0 | 阅读: 2 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com holiday season gifts shoppers habits

Baby Reindeer—The dangers of real-life stalkers The popular Netflix show really goes into difficult topics, particularly stalking and how it can aff... 2024-10-30 23:55:33 | 阅读: 4 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com stalking donny baby reindeer martha

Deep web horror stories from the dark side of the internet The dark web is a digital no man’s land where many peculiar activities take place. Check out these c... 2024-10-24 02:0:0 | 阅读: 18 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com stories bedbugs tips gnomes garden

How AI is being used this 2024 election season It seems AI is everywhere these days—including the elections. AI has been quite the hot topic this y... 2024-10-11 09:16:47 | 阅读: 5 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com election elections voter laws political

How to spot scammers when making political donations Make sure your money goes where you want it to go. With elect... 2024-10-11 07:26:6 | 阅读: 16 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com political donation donations donate candidate

Voting for the first time—4 cybersecurity tips for new voters Here’s a quick checklist for first-time voters and tips to help them keep their personal information... 2024-10-4 02:6:27 | 阅读: 4 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com voting election ballot polling

A new wave of personalized sextortion scams—Using Google Street View images to startle targets New-and-improved sextortion scam emails are being used to target people in the US and Canada, employ... 2024-9-24 23:12:52 | 阅读: 6 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com attacker wallets btc sextortion claims

White hat heroes—Your introduction to ethical hacking Is hacking a bad thing? Not really. You can hack for good. Le... 2024-9-13 05:23:13 | 阅读: 5 | 收藏 | Blog | Avast EN - blog.avast.com ethical security weaknesses malicious