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Vulnerability in WhatsApp revealed billions of active accounts. Avast explains, why it’s important to keep your phone number private. When we think about protecting our personal data, we often think of our home address, passwords, or banking credentials. But a recent discovery of vulnerability in WhatsApp shows that our phone numbers deserve the same caution. For many of us, WhatsApp is the go-to app for quick communication. It's where we plan family dinners, send memes, and catch up with friends.

The holidays bring joy, celebration, and a flood of scam texts designed to steal your money, data, and peace of mind. Every holiday season brings excitement, and unfortunately, a surge in SMS scams targeting unsuspecting consumers. These scam messages might be tiny, but their impact can be huge, ranging from financial loss to identity theft. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, people reported $470 million in losses from text-based scams in 2024, a fivefold increase since 2020.

Job scam texts are blowing up phones everywhere, and they’re only getting sneakier. Stay one step ahead by keeping the fakes out, and help keep your information safe with Avast Mobile Security. You’re in line for coffee when your phone buzzes: “Hi! We reviewed your profile for a remote job. $1,200/week, no experience needed! Text YES to learn more.” Looks tempting at first glance, right? But if your scam radar isn't going off yet, it should be.

Amazon refund text scams are on the rise. Learn how to spot the scam and keep your info safe. You get a text saying you’re owed an Amazon refund. Sweet, right? Not so fast. If it’s the Amazon refund text scam, that sweet deal could cost you more than you think. Here’s how to protect your devices with Avast Free Antivirus. Amazon refund text scams have garnered quite a lot of attention recently.

DoorDash scams are serving up trouble. Learn how to avoid fraud, phishing, and shady schemes as a customer or Dasher. DoorDash has become a staple for more than 40 million U.S. users, whether they’re ordering takeout or delivering it. But as the app’s popularity grows, so does the attention from scammers. A wave of new schemes is targeting both customers and delivery drivers, a.k.a. Dashers.

Jury duty scams are on the rise. Learn how to recognize the red flags, protect your personal data, and verify real court notices. “You missed jury duty and there’s a warrant out for your arrest.” If you've received a call like this, take a breath. Odds are, it's not the court—it’s a scam. These jury duty scams are making the rounds again, and they’re catching people off guard.

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.

Online scams are getting smarter—and harder to detect. Learn why AI-powered protection is essential in 2025, and how Avast Scam Guardian helps keep you safe from phishing, fake sites, and fraud—free for everyone. In a world where technology keeps us connected, informed, and entertained, it also creates new opportunities for scammers to sneak into our digital lives.