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In a world where technology keeps us connected, informed, and entertained, it also creates new opportunities for scammers to sneak into our digital lives. From phishing emails to fake websites and AI-generated messages that seem eerily convincing, online scams have become smarter—and harder to spot. That’s why it’s time for our scam protection to get smarter too. 

Cryptocurrency has transformed how we save, spend, and invest money. But with this wave of innovation comes a new breed of scams—slick, high-tech, and harder to spot than ever. 

Online threats have become increasingly sophisticated, and phishing attacks are no exception. Among the many tactics cybercriminals deploy, developing phishing campaigns by mimicking well-known companies and duplicating their online forms has emerged as a quick, cost-effective, and deceptively simple method for stealing sensitive user information. The alarming rise in the success of these campaigns, uncovered in the Q1 Gen Threat Report, speaks volumes about how cybercriminals are exploiting weaknesses in both technology and human trust. This article explores how these attacks work, why they’re so effective, and what you can do to protect yourself.  

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. At Avast, we prioritize your digital security. Here’s how you can navigate a name change securely and protect your identity throughout the process.  

Our researchers first detected a surge in fake e-shop scams preying on bargain-hunting consumers during Black Friday and Christmas shopping sprees. However, just because the holiday season ended, doesn’t mean that shoppers are off the hook.  

The odds aren’t always in your favor. 

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. Phishing attacks are getting so convincing that even tech-savvy people get caught. 

Scammers are in on the sextortion trend. Our expert analysis on this trend found that the likelihood of being targeted by sextortion scammers in the first few months of 2025 increased by a whopping 137% in the U.S., while the risk jumped to 49% in the U.K. and 34% in Australia.

A cluttered digital space slows you down, adds stress, and can even make you more vulnerable to cyber threats. Who needs that? Nobody. So, let’s fix it. Here’s how:

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