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By Avast Blog
Bail bond scams are getting smarter with AI. Here's how to spot them before they cost you thousands. A call saying someone you love has been arrested and needs money ASAP can feel so real that you act before you think. Learn how bail bond scams work and what to watch for to help protect you and your family from falling for the scheme. Getting a call about bail isn’t something most people prepare for, and that’s exactly what scammers count on.
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By Emma McGowan
When it comes to online safety, performance, and privacy, one size does not fit all. This is where Avast One Silver comes in.
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By Emily Lockwood
Ever wonder why you see ads for stuff you talked about, but never searched? Learn what’s happening. If you've ever mentioned something in passing and then seen an ad for it shortly after, you're not imagining things. Learn how ads can sometimes follow you from real life to your screen, and how secure browsers with built-in ad blockers can help you take back control of what you see online. Many people have had the experience of mentioning something casually and then seeing ads for it later.
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By Kristina Ohr
Don't let fraud ruin your trip. Discover 7 common spring break scams and learn how to protect yourself with these expert travel tips. Spring break scams are out to ruin your vacation, but they don't have to. With a little awareness and Avast Free Antivirus protecting your devices, you can hit the beach without handing criminals an opening. Spring break is supposed to be about poolside playlists and late-night tacos, not calling your bank from a hotel lobby because your card’s been maxed out.
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By Kristina Ohr
Avoid fake buyers on Facebook Marketplace. Discover common scam tactics, warning signs, and expert tips to stay safe when selling online. You just sold a stack of old books for $100 on Facebook Marketplace. The buyer seemed eager, messaged instantly, and offered to pay extra. Sounds too good to be true? It probably is. Learn how to spot fake buyers before you lose both your money and your stuff. The buyer seems interested, perhaps too interested.
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By Emily Lockwood
Adoption fraud can target hopeful families. Discover common scams, warning signs, and how to protect your adoption journey. Adoption fraud can blindside even the most prepared families, especially when emotions run high. Understanding common adoption scams and how to stay safe can help you move forward with more peace of mind. Adoption fraud is a scam in which someone uses deception to extract money, gifts, or emotional leverage from people hoping to adopt.
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By Brittany Posey
From fake ads to tech support fraud, see how scammers exploit Facebook and how to protect your data and money. Facebook may feel like a safe place to connect, but scammers are increasingly using its ads, posts, and messages to deceive users. Here’s how cybercriminals are turning your feed into a gateway for fraud and what you can do to stay protected. When you open Facebook, you might expect birthday alerts, travel snapshots, or quick messages with friends.
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By Aneta Šeráková
Avast advises how to spot fake e-shops, recognize new methods scammers use, and remain safe this holiday season. Holiday shopping is in full swing, and so is the hunt for great deals. As online shopping becomes the default for many, a shadowy industry of fake e-shops is growing right alongside it. The holiday season is the perfect time for scammers. People are hurried, stressed and busy getting the best gifts for their loved ones, which makes it harder to stay alert.
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By Avast Blog
AI deepfakes are making fraud even more sophisticated. Learn how to stay safe from deepfake scams. Scammers are using deepfake technology to replicate your child's voice in a kidnapping hoax, catfish with AI-generated video dates, and impersonate executives to steal millions. Learn how to spot deepfake fraud, and use Avast Scam Guardian to help verify what's real before it's too late.
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By Avast
Is Roblox safe for kids? If you're a parent, you've probably wondered. While Roblox offers creative fun and social connection, it also presents risks like inappropriate content, online predators, and scams targeting young players.
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By Avast
Your iPhone is one of the most secure devices available, but no phone is completely immune to security threats. While Apple's strict security measures make traditional viruses rare, iPhones can still face risks from phishing attacks, malicious websites, compromised Wi-Fi networks, and suspicious apps. In this video, discover how to spot the warning signs that your iPhone might be infected, including: • Unfamiliar apps you didn't install • Unexpected spikes in data usage • Rapid battery drain • Slower performance than usual • Excessive pop-ups and fake system alerts.
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By Avast
Think your iPhone is invincible against viruses? Not so fast! While Apple devices have strong built-in security, they are far from invulnerable to modern cyber threats.
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By Avast
You use your computer every day to work, shop, stream, and connect with the people and things you care about. But what exactly is a computer virus, and how does it manage to spread so fast? In this video, we explain what a computer virus is, how it attaches to files and programs you trust, and how it activates, copies itself, and spreads to other files and devices—just like a biological virus.
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By Avast
We don’t bend the elements, but we do help defend against dodgy AI avatars – meet Avast: The last online protector you’ll ever need.
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By Avast
Ever used incognito mode and thought, “Nice, now no one can see what I’m doing?” The truth is, incognito mode doesn’t make you invisible online. Incognito mode helps keep your activity private on your device by not saving your browsing history, cookies, or autofill data once you close the window. That’s great for shared devices or logging into multiple accounts—but it doesn’t stop tracking beyond your browser.
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By Avast
AI is everywhere—writing emails, creating videos, even cloning voices. But artificial intelligence also comes with real risks, including privacy concerns, deepfakes, and smarter online scams. Artificial intelligence learns by spotting patterns in massive amounts of data—and that power can be misused. AI tools may collect personal information, create realistic fake content, or help scammers craft messages that look completely legit.
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By Avast
Ever feel like your online activity is a little too visible? A VPN might be the privacy boost you need. It encrypts your connection, hides your IP, and helps keep your data safer—especially on public Wi-Fi.
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By Avast
Scams are closing in. Don't get trapped. Avast Free Antivirus with intelligent online scam detection and real-time protection against the latest malware and scams.
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By Avast
On the 8th night of Scam-mas, Hannah Klein almost fell for a Hanukkah online scam. See how Avast Scam Guardian blocks phishing links and protects personal data. Stay safe from holiday online scams this season! SUBSCRIBE to our Avast channel for more tips, updates, and advice: YouTube.com/Avast CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: FOLLOW US.
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