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Why a heartbreaking post in your feed deserves a second look before you share Original
Every so often, a piece of sad or shocking news appears in your feed. A well-known figure, a politician, a local leader, a sport player, even a family member is said to have fallen seriously ill or died. When shock or grief takes hold, we share, follow, and click before we verify. Scammers have learned to make use of that reflex for financial gain, and it is exactly what they are counting on.
“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands Original
Package delivery scams are relentless, and no longer focus on shopping seasons and Christmas. NZ Post delivered more than 81.9 million courier parcels in the 12 months to 1 April 2024. Many Kiwis get too many packages to keep track of, and that's exactly what scammers are counting on. Delivery scams are evolving, and these days they can appear quite subtle.
Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy Original
When you travel, using public Wi-Fi can bring privacy and security risks. Learn how to protect yourself against cybercriminals when you’re travelling. Travel should be a relaxing break. But if you’re not careful, you could expose your private email messages, bank account information and online credit card passwords to cybercriminals. Why? Blame it on public Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi is notoriously unsecure.
Beyond espionage - how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats Original
Meet the Lazarus Group, also known as Hidden Cobra. The group is a notorious cybercriminal organisation believed to be backed by North Korea. It first came onto the scene in 2009 and, over the years, has become infamous for its highly sophisticated and destructive cyberattacks, primarily aimed at espionage, sabotage and financial gain.
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams Original
In today’s digital landscape, vishing poses a significant threat to our security. In this post, we’ll break down how vishing works, common types of vishing techniques, and how to prevent vishing scams. Here’s what to know about vishing attacks and how to keep yourself (and your data) secure. What is vishing? Vishing, short for “voice phishing,” is a phone-based cyberattack where cybercriminals exploit the phone as a tool for their attacks.
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking your PDFs Original
Avast researchers have discovered cybercriminals using an old medium (PDFs) in a new--and dangerous--way. PDFs have become synonymous with convenience and reliability, serving as the backbone for our document-sharing needs. Whether for work, school, or personal use, their ability to maintain formatting across various platforms has made them indispensable. Yet, beneath this undeniable utility lies a growing threat that many overlook.
so what can you do? Original
Avast Business Web Control can help keep your business safer online In our fast-paced online world, small businesses face a real challenge when it comes to protecting employees' web browsing. Without the right tools, enforcing internal policies to safeguard your company against cyberthreats and bolster compliance can be a daunting task.
The 2024 Ultimate Guide to Compliance
Overview Where there are regulations, there must be compliance. Regulatory regimes exist for good reason, ensuring minimum standards and providing guidance on good operating practices. While some regulations have broad applicability – like the EU’s Generalised Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), others are narrower and apply to specific vertical industries, such as banking’s Sarbanes-Oxley or Anti Money Laundering provisions.
Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
How SMBs can effectively protect their networks from cyberthreats – without breaking their security budgets Recently, I participated in a training exercise where a team of hackers (the red team) simulated an attack on an organisation’s infrastructure, and a team of Cyber experts (the blue team) was tasked with responding to the incident and restoring normal operations.
Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
How SMBs can effectively protect their networks from cyberthreats – without breaking their security budgets Recently, I participated in a training exercise where a team of hackers (the red team) simulated an attack on an organisation’s infrastructure, and a team of Cyber experts (the blue team) was tasked with responding to the incident and restoring normal operations.
Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio Original
Following the merger between NortonLifeLock and Avast in late 2022, Gen was created with a mission to power Digital Freedom for people and small businesses around the world. Recently, Gen has announced its commitment to protecting small businesses and their customers everywhere through the broad portfolio of Cyber Safety products offered through its trusted brands.
Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio
Following the merger between NortonLifeLock and Avast in late 2022, Gen was created with a mission to power Digital Freedom for people and small businesses around the world. Recently, Gen has announced its commitment to protecting small businesses and their customers everywhere through the broad portfolio of Cyber Safety products offered through its trusted brands.
The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Ransomware
Overview Ransomware is malware designed to virtually mimic the age-old crime of capturing items of value and demanding money for their safe return. Ransomware typically arrives via email or a backdoor, locks up valuable computer files, and is followed by a demand for compensation, often in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. The hacker promises a decryption tool on payment of the ransom – but there is never any guarantee of delivery or efficacy of the decryption tool.
Is ChatGPT’s use of our personal data even legal? Original
While AI-powered tools and machine learning models can help us automate routine tasks and have the potential to revolutionise the way we interact with technology, aiding in applications such as chatbots, language translation, and even coding, it's also important to consider their potential drawbacks. Privacy and ChatGPT Privacy stands out as a primary concern surrounding these models, as it can be challenging to ascertain if individuals' data has been utilised to train a machine learning model.
Deepfake and AI 101: Twelve tips to spot a deepfake Original
What is a deepfake? Deepfakes are synthetic media that digitally alter a person in an existing image or video to create a believable representation of someone else’s likeness. Specifically, deepfakes are AI images and sounds put together with machine-learning algorithms. The technology can manipulate media and replace a real person’s image, voice, or both with similar artificial appearances and voices.
10 ways to help protect your online life
Fake, scammy, spammy chatbots are here. Here are 10 ways to help protect yourself while shopping, chatting and living your online life. ChatGPT has captured the world’s attention with its ability to write poems, craft short stories, and answer questions with uncanny human-likeness. The other side of the coin, however, is that bad actors can also use ChatGPT to create deepfake chatbots.
Norton’s 11 tips to help protect your privacy online Original
We've all noticed targeted ads by now. The ones that pop up across webpages, social media platforms and streaming sites, flashing that item you left sitting in your online shopping cart three days ago. While those are signs you've been tracked, the implications of internet tracking can go beyond data collection and analysis for improved user experience. Data brokering systems are sophisticated and feed a billion-dollar industry that is currently under-regulated.
10 Top Tips to Avoid Cyber Risks
Cyber Safety empowers people to live their digital lives more safety in an increasingly complex and connected world. This is especially essential to consider when most of us shop online during the holiday season.
Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023
From TikTok and Instagram to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and everything in between, there are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack. That’s why the time is now to familiarize yourself with the most common social media threats, including: 1. Social engineering Social engineering describes any cyberattack a hacker may use to trick you into compromising your personal information.
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