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Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand The post Guarding your family against the latest online threats appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Americans aged 60 and older lost $4.8 billion in 2024 to scammers, according to a report released by the FBI. These figures represent real people, real families, and life-changing financial devastation. The impact extends beyond just the numbers. The average loss among people over the age of 60 was $83,000, more than four times the The post Senior scams topped $4.8 billion in 2024: What to watch out for appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Let’s be honest – nobody wants antivirus software that slows down their computer. You know the feeling: you install security software to protect yourself, but suddenly your laptop takes forever to start up, programs freeze, and you’re constantly waiting for things to load. Well, we have some great news. A recent independent study by PassMark The post Why your computer will thank you for choosing Webroot Essentials appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat The post Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel The post Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe appeared first on Webroot Blog.

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we The post Build strong digital defenses for your entire family appeared first on Webroot Blog.

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out The post Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Phishing attacks are a significant threat to consumers, with cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into phishing schemes has made these attacks even more sophisticated and challenging to detect. AI-enabled phishing attacks seriously threaten consumers and their data. The volume of these attacks is staggering with The post AI-enabled phishing attacks on consumers: How to detect and protect appeared first on Webroot Blog.

In today’s digital world, passwords have become a necessary part of life. But even though you use them for almost everything you do online, you probably don’t give them the thought they truly deserve. May 1, 2025, is World Password Day, a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of The post Strengthen your digital defenses on World Password Day appeared first on Webroot Blog.

In today’s digital world, your personal data is like cold hard cash, and that’s why cyberthieves are always looking for ways to steal it. Whether it’s an email address, a credit card number, or even medical records, your personal information is incredibly valuable in the wrong hands. For hackers, breaking into a company database is The post The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know appeared first on Webroot Blog.