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Discover how to protect your PC or Mac from online threats and how to respond if your computer is compromised. Boost performance for work and gaming, and enhance your privacy with a VPN.

Scams

Facebook Marketplace Scams & How to Avoid Them

Facebook Marketplace is great for buying and selling everything from furniture to electronics, but it’s also a hotbed for scammers. ...

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Scams

Facebook Marketplace Scams & How to Avoid Them

Facebook Marketplace is great for buying and selling everything from furniture to ...

Privacy Tips

SSID: What It Means and How to Find Yours

A Service Set Identifier, or SSID, is essentially the name of a Wi-Fi network. Every router has an SSID to distinguish it from other nearby networks. The SSID can be found on the router or your device’s list of available networks. For enhanced ...

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Privacy Tips

SSID: What It Means and How to Find Yours

A Service Set Identifier, or SSID, is essentially the name of a Wi-Fi network. Every ...

Digital Life

Generative AI Defined: What It Means & How It Works

Generative AI (GenAI) is technology that can create content such as text, audio, video, and code, replicating intelligent human ...

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Digital Life

Generative AI Defined: What It Means & How It Works

Generative AI (GenAI) is technology that can create content such as text, audio, ...

Privacy Tips

How to Block Someone on TikTok (a Step-by-Step Guide)

Social media can expose you to harassment, unwanted attention, or even security threats if you’re not careful. Blocking someone on ...

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Privacy Tips

How to Block Someone on TikTok (a Step-by-Step Guide)

Social media can expose you to harassment, unwanted attention, or even security ...

Scams

What Is Pretexting and How to Prevent It?

Pretexting scams are clever schemes that use fabricated stories to trick you into giving up sensitive information or cash. Find out how pretexting works, recognize the warning signs, and learn how to protect yourself. Then, get an AI-powered ...

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Scams

What Is Pretexting and How to Prevent It?

Pretexting scams are clever schemes that use fabricated stories to trick you into ...

VPN

Understanding AES Encryption: What Is the Advanced Encryption Standard?

From stolen bank details to intercepted messages, cybercrime is a constant threat — but one powerful defense stands out. AES ...

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VPN

Understanding AES Encryption: What Is the Advanced Encryption Standard?

From stolen bank details to intercepted messages, cybercrime is a constant threat — ...

Identity Protection

How Do I Place a Credit Fraud Alert?

A fraud alert can help you protect against credit fraud if you suspect your identity has been stolen. Learn how to place one on your credit report and what type of fraud alert you should choose. Then get Avast Secure Identity for alerts if your ...

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Identity Protection

How Do I Place a Credit Fraud Alert?

A fraud alert can help you protect against credit fraud if you suspect your identity ...

Scams

Is Venmo Safe? How to Use Venmo Securely

Venmo is a popular, convenient, and generally safe payment method that scammers happen to love. Learn how Venmo works, whether it’s safe to use with strangers, and how to avoid common Venmo scams. Then, get an award-winning security app with ...

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Scams

Is Venmo Safe? How to Use Venmo Securely

Venmo is a popular, convenient, and generally safe payment method that scammers ...

Other Threats

What Is CAPTCHA and How Does It Work?

While navigating the web, you’ve probably been asked to click a verification checkbox or identify a series of numbers or pictures. That's CAPTCHA, a simple tool that helps weed out bots to keep websites secure and spam-free. Learn more about what ...

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Other Threats

What Is CAPTCHA and How Does It Work?

While navigating the web, you’ve probably been asked to click a verification ...

Digital Life

What Is Blockchain Technology And How Does It Work?

Blockchain technology is most associated with cryptocurrencies, but it has applications far beyond Bitcoin. It’s an innovative ...

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Digital Life

What Is Blockchain Technology And How Does It Work?

Blockchain technology is most associated with cryptocurrencies, but it has ...