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AI is powering a new wave of ransomware. Learn how Avast stopped FunkSec's attack and how you can protect your files from evolving cyber threats. Ransomware has long been one of the most feared cyber threats on the internet, and for good reason. It’s fast, disruptive, and increasingly effective at locking up your most important files and demanding payment in exchange for their return. It’s not just businesses that get hit, either.

Pharma fraud: How illegal online pharmacies endanger your health and your wallet Even when a website looks legitimate, buying medicine online can expose you to scams that might seriously impact your finances, data or even physical health. When you’re in urgent need of medication – whether it’s a routine antibiotic, a high-demand weight loss treatment, or something more private – the internet can seem like the quickest, most discreet option.

Avast’s 2025 Safe Tech Report reveals the rising digital risks faced by older generations and how families can protect them from online scams with empathy, education, and tools like Scam Guardian and secure browsers. Avast’s new report spotlights the digital risks facing older generations and how family members can support them with empathy, confidence, and the right tools.