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Changing your name? Learn how to do it safely without risking your identity. Discover essential steps to protect personal data and avoid fraud during a name change—plus how Avast Secure Identity can help. Changing your name—whether due to marriage, divorce, or personal choice—is a significant life event. However, this process involves sharing sensitive personal information across various platforms, making it a potential target for identity theft.

Some people might call bossware employee-sponsored spyware. Check out this article to learn more about employee monitoring software. The internet is a great place — until someone tries to steal your login credentials, credit card details, or even your entire identity. Enter phishing: the cybercriminal’s favorite way to trick you into handing over personal information. If you think you’d never fall for a scam, think again.

Imagine a hidden flaw in software that no one—except cybercriminals—knows about. A zero-day vulnerability is exactly that: a security weakness that hasn’t been discovered or patched by developers. Because there’s no fix, attackers can exploit these flaws before anyone has a chance to defend against them.

Scammers are turning your favorite social media platforms into digital hunting grounds — learn how to spot and avoid their latest tactics.

The holiday season may be over, but cybercriminals aren’t done shopping for victims. Check out how you can stay protected from these scams that put your payment details and personal data at risk.

Keep your personal life personal—essential tips to spot and stop stalkerware in 2025.

Looking for a work-from-home gig this year? Cool, but beware of scams.