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The Impact of COVID-19 on Security
The Impact of COVID-19 on security is staggering. Learn how to recognize and respond to COVID-19 and tech support scams. The post The Impact of COVID-19 on Security appeared first on Security ...
2021 Predictions | Avast
The time has come for us to take a look at what 2021 holds within the world of cybersecurity and malicious online activity. When looking ahead to the new year, our team ...
IoT Attacks Intensified By Covid-19 | Avast
The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on ...
FTC Reports Over $118 Million in Losses Due to Coronavirus-Related Fraud
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received over 175,000 consumer reports related to Covid-19 scams, totaling a whopping $118.81 million in losses. So far, the top ...
UK Finance Reveals Top 10 Covid-19 Scams to be on the Lookout For
The last seven months have been a scary rollercoaster ride. On top of COVID-19 becoming a global health crisis, and the ensuing economic and political impact, cyber criminals are having a field ...
Pandemic Fuels Cybercrime: 8 Scams to Watch For
From phishing, to account takeovers, social media attacks and more ? fraudsters are leveraging the global pandemic to prey on public?s fears. Here?s what consumers need to know ...
How scammers exploit Spring Break in the time of COVID-19
Millions of US students and their families have looked forward to a fun-in-the-sun vacation for months now. However, with the Coronavirus outbreak declared a worldwide pandemic, most have either postponed trips or ...
