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Do-It-Yourself WordPress Security TIPS You Should Know

Hacker Medic    March 11, 2013 March 11, 2025    No Comments on Do-It-Yourself WordPress Security TIPS You Should Know

Security? Yes! All this fuss about WordPress website security. Having a WordPress site is great, blogging at it makes you feel like you own an Empire. But somehow, it never remains safe when intruders get in. When they try to dethrone you. No matter what happens, you got to do what… Read more »

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The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on “Read” This Season

Avast Blog    November 11, 2025 November 11, 2025    No Comments on The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on “Read” This Season

Every holiday season brings excitement, and unfortunately, a surge in SMS scams targeting unsuspecting consumers. These scam messages might be tiny, but their impact can be huge, ranging from financial loss to identity theft.  

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The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on “Read” This Season

Avast Blog    November 11, 2025 November 11, 2025    No Comments on The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on “Read” This Season

Every holiday season brings excitement, and unfortunately, a surge in SMS scams targeting unsuspecting consumers. These scam messages might be tiny, but their impact can be huge, ranging from financial loss to identity theft.  

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Why you keep getting job scam texts

Avast Blog    October 13, 2025 October 13, 2025    No Comments on Why you keep getting job scam texts

You’re in line for coffee when your phone buzzes: “Hi! We reviewed your profile for a remote job. $1,200/week, no experience needed! Text YES to learn more.” Looks tempting at first glance, right? But if your scam radar isn’t going off yet, it…

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Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

Avast Blog    September 30, 2025 September 30, 2025    No Comments on Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

You get a text saying you’re owed an Amazon refund. Sweet, right? Not so fast. If it’s the Amazon refund text scam, that sweet deal could cost you more than you think. Here’s how to protect your devices with Avast Free Antivirus.

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Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

Avast Blog    September 30, 2025 September 30, 2025    No Comments on Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

You get a text saying you’re owed an Amazon refund. Sweet, right? Not so fast. If it’s the Amazon refund text scam, that sweet deal could cost you more than you think. Here’s how to protect your devices with Avast Free Antivirus.

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DoorDash scams are serving up trouble

Avast Blog    September 11, 2025 September 11, 2025    No Comments on DoorDash scams are serving up trouble

DoorDash has become a staple for more than 40 million U.S. users, whether they’re ordering takeout or delivering it. But as the app’s popularity grows, so does the attention from scammers.

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Missed jury duty? Scammers hope you think so

Avast Blog    September 2, 2025 September 2, 2025    No Comments on Missed jury duty? Scammers hope you think so

 

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Match or trap? Online dating scams and other dangers to know

Avast Blog    August 7, 2025 August 7, 2025    No Comments on Match or trap? Online dating scams and other dangers to know

First comes swiping, then comes… scams? Online dating can lead to lasting love, but it can also open the door to heartbreak, fraud, and safety risks. Here’s what to watch out for so you can date smarter and safer. 

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AI meets ransomware: a new cyber threat

Avast Blog    July 31, 2025 July 31, 2025    No Comments on AI meets ransomware: a new cyber threat

Ransomware has long been one of the most feared cyber threats on the internet, and for good reason. It’s fast, disruptive, and increasingly effective at locking up your most important files and demanding payment in exchange for their return. I…

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Pharma fraud: how illegal online pharmacies endanger your health and your wallet

Avast Blog    July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025    No Comments on Pharma fraud: how illegal online pharmacies endanger your health and your wallet

Even when a website looks legitimate, buying medicine online can expose you to scams that might seriously impact your finances, data or even physical health. 

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