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Erin H Korntved

Adam De Gree

Jessica Valasek Estenssoro

Harrison Gough

Emily Nemchick

Mark Birchall

Jeremy Coppock

Is My Phone Listening to Me?

Is Discord Safe? Risks, Privacy Concerns, and Security Tips

How to Delete Yourself From the Internet

What Is VoIP and Why Should You Use It?

How to Tell If Someone Blocked Your Number

Understanding Brute Force Attacks

What Is Swatting? Learn the Risks and Get Prevention Tips

How to Troubleshoot: Step-by-Step Process and Techniques

How to Back Up and Restore Your Android Using Google

What Is svchost.exe? Service Hosts Explained

How to Turn Off Emergency SOS Mode on Your iPhone

How to See and Retrieve Deleted Messages on Your iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Virus Scanner & Removal

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How Avast One Silver adapts to your unique online world

When it comes to online safety, performance, and privacy, one size does not fit all. This is where Avast One Silver comes in.

Planning a spring break trip? Don’t fall for these 7 travel scams

Don't let fraud ruin your trip. Discover 7 common spring break scams and learn how to protect yourself with these expert travel tips.

How to avoid the fake buyers flooding Facebook Marketplace

Avoid fake buyers on Facebook Marketplace. Discover common scam tactics, warning signs, and expert tips to stay safe when selling online.

My close call with an adoption scam and the red flags to watch for

Adoption fraud can target hopeful families. Discover common scams, warning signs, and how to protect your adoption journey.

Facebook tech support scams on the rise: How cybercriminals are turning your feed into a trap

From fake ads to tech support fraud, see how scammers exploit Facebook and how to protect your data and money.

6 steps to take ASAP if you’re targeted by sextortion scams

What to do if you're targeted by sextortion scams and how to support yourself after experiencing this crime.

Don't get scammed: Your holiday guide to spotting fake e-shops

Avast advises how to spot fake e-shops, recognize new methods scammers use, and remain safe this holiday season.

How deepfake scams are fueling a new wave of fraud

AI deepfakes are making fraud even more sophisticated. Learn how to stay safe from deepfake scams.

Do you see what I see? Avast unwraps top holiday scams in festive new YouTube series

Tune in to Avast’s "The Twelve Days of Scam-mas" to learn how you can spot holiday threats during the scammiest season of all.

The hidden pitfalls of travel apps

How to use Discord’s ‘Family Center’ to help protect your child

Avast researchers uncover disturbing crowdfunding scheme

Your essential cybersecurity checklist for safe summer travel

The rise and fall of ransomware: Insights from Avast's Q1/2023 Threat Report