Hackers and scammers target classrooms with ransomware. What can you do?

Hackers and scammers target classrooms with ransomware. What can you do?

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The school bell rings, kids of all ages take their seats, and there's an atmosphere of anticipation. Students open their textbooks and laptops, ready to explore language, history, science, and math, and ...
Back to School Cybersecurity, Phishing Pitfalls and Strategies, X's (Twitter) Blocking Overhaul

Back to School Cybersecurity, Phishing Pitfalls and Strategies, X’s (Twitter) Blocking Overhaul

In this episode, we discuss essential cybersecurity tips for students and educational institutions as they gear up for the school season. From software updates to strong passwords and cybersecurity education, we explore ...

Back to school: Top tips and tricks

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The teachers have started teaching, and the students have started learning. Another school year is launched, and this year, there are more education apps than ever before. This generation of students has ...

Back to school: Are your kids’ devices ready for school?

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These days, kids are constantly finding new and technologically focused ways to learn. They are increasingly relying on tablets and Chromebooks to access school resources, have become wizards of Wi-Fi, and experts ...

Improve Your Middle Schooler’s Digital Literacy | Avast

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New transitions sometimes bring new schools and friends. Enter middle school. Tweens are constantly navigating digital dilemmas. As your Middle Schooler becomes a more confident internet user, it’s important to continue having ...

Digital milestones for elementary schoolers

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The internet is a vital part of kids’ lives today. They see grown-ups and older kids going online with all kinds of devices and they want to be a part of that ...

Back to school: Managing your high schooler’s digital milestones

Just as you wouldn’t put your kid in a car at age 16 and say, “Drive, kid!” without ever talking to them about how to drive — and why speeding or driving ...

Why is device protection for kids valuable?

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Out of the 7 million enterprise malware reports that Microsoft had in the last 30 days, over 81% came from education. The next closest industry is retail and consumer goods, at just ...

Avast CISO Jaya Baloo discusses online safety for teachers, students

New shoes and new backpacks are flying off the shelves, and that can only mean one thing – it’s back-to-school time. First semester always begins with fresh faces, new gear, and an ...
Back To School Protection, Privacy, and Security Software | Avast

Back To School Protection, Privacy, and Security Software | Avast

| | back to school
These days, kids are constantly finding new and technologically focused ways to learn. They are increasingly relying on tablets and Chromebooks to access school resources, have become wizards of Wi-Fi, and experts ...