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[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-10-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/XjZyIbZmrSg[/b]
Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software.
https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc
I’m just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Stalkerware Has Grown by 239% Worldwide

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[b]https://youtu.be/gricighW--g[/b]
Stalkerware is often installed secretly on mobile phones by abusive spouses,
ex-partners, and other close contacts to spy on their targets.
My thanks to Avast for their article on this topic. You’ll find it at:
https://blog.avast.com/worldwide-stalkerware-trends

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-17-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/ZFAwMTpHIOY[/b]
This weeks important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
My Thanks to Avast : https://www.avast.com/en-us/about#pc
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Amazon Call Scams Are On The Rise

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[b]https://youtu.be/UmLZtLWb48k[/b]
Here’s what you need to know to recognize these scams and keep your information safe.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her article on this topic and the catalyst for this video.
Read her entire article here: https://blog.avast.com/amazon-call-scams

[DavidR]

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Amazon Call Scams Are On The Rise

[b]https://youtu.be/UmLZtLWb48k[/b]
Here’s what you need to know to recognize these scams and keep your information safe.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her article on this topic and the catalyst for this video.
Read her entire article here: https://blog.avast.com/amazon-call-scams

I would be suspect of any call asking for this information:
“Has someone claiming to be an account executive from Amazon ever called asking for your Amazon account number, etc.”

I would hope any real Amazon, account executive would already have this account number information, as I haven’t got a clue what it is

Even so if I ever got something like this my first action (after hanging up) would be to check my orders.

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-24-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/_5v2wNWeb5c[/b]
This weeks important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
My Thanks to Avast for their support: https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Instagram “Shein Gift Card Scam” - It can happen to YOU

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In yesterday’s edition of the “Weekly Security News Roundup”
the section on the Must Read on the Avast Blog featured an article
by Luis Corrons who is a very knowledgeable Avast Security Evangelist on this very topic.
In this mornings Email, I receive this very well documented Scam email in my inbox.
Here are some of the screenshot I took to hopefully help you
be more aware that this could also be sent to you. Don’t Fall for the Scam.

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You are a winner if you place this email in the SPAM Folder.
You are a looser if you click on the button.
Paying attention to great advice helps you be aware of the dangers.
Ultimately, it’s still up to you to follow that advice or not.
Stay safe. Dangers are all around us. Be aware and follow the advice offered.

[bob3160]

6 Tricks That Won’t Secure Your Wi-Fi (And 6 That Will)

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[b]https://youtu.be/w-jua3xi4H4[/b]
There are a lot of Wi-Fi security tips that don’t secure your Wi-Fi network against intrusion.
So, skip them and focus on the security-enhancing tips and tricks that do.
Thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick for his helpful article which prompted this video.
Please read his full article at: https://tinyurl.com/2ovgnb3m

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-31-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/z24Zl1rjVsQ[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

A VPN Offers Protection Against The Eight Most Common Hacks

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Your basic protection should include an Antivirus, a Firewall, a Password Manager, and a VPN.
I use Avast for my Antivirus, the Firewall that’s part of Windows 11, Dashlane for my Password Manager,
and the Google One VPN. See the Video Show notes for the links mentioned in the video.

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w e 4-7-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/1OMfGoy4-a0[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video’ are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Cyber spring cleaning: Maintaining your digital home

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[b]https://youtu.be/pW4-yC0WOVw[/b]
A year-round cyber cleaning routine will ensure a peace of mind.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article
which was the inspiration for this video.
You’ll find her article here: [b]https://tinyurl.com/2dl5ql4o[/b]
You’ll find Avast’s products here: [b]https://www.avast.com/en-us/store#pc[/b]

[bob3160]

Two Factor Authentication (2FA): Why use it — What are the best options?

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Your passwords will be stolen. It’s not a matter of “if,” it is a matter of “when” and “how many times.”
To stay safe, remember, 1+1=2FA
My thanks to Luis Corrons for his insight on this topic.
Find out more about Luis and his articles at https://tinyurl.com/2k5oxcba

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 4-14-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/m6nDIa2Y5ig[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Cyber spring cleaning

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[b]https://youtu.be/HF2EsHAGoqI[/b]
From daily routines to monthly rituals, here’s to your cyber health!
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article on this topic.
You’ll find her article here: https://blog.avast.com/digital-home-hygiene-checklist

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 4-21-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/glhBx4stVg0[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

A Microsoft Edge feature is sharing the sites you visit with Bing

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[b]https://youtu.be/fLPqZhFkSLY[/b]
A potential privacy issue in Edge. This needs to be addressed ASAP.
If you don’t want to pass all the websites you visit in Edge onto Bing,
make this change now.

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 4-28-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/JvH2ZCfVKYg[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 5-5-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/qFWskv7XMKg[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

[bob3160]

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 5-12-2023

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[b]https://youtu.be/sbbsaxvLt7I[/b]
This week’s important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet.
Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.