What are data brokers & why do they want your info?

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View in browser       The Download       Monthly security news from Avast         What exactly is a data broker?       Heard about your personal information being bought and sold online, but not sure how it actually happens? Well, we've put together a comprehensive guide to answer all your questions and give you tips on steering clear of data brokers.     TELL ME MORE     6-minute read         Fix up your Facebook       We're going back to basics this month with a super easy guide on how to make sure you're all caught up with your Facebook privacy settings. It's a great way to take back control of what you're sharing.     REFRESH YOUR PRIVACY     7-minute read       Tech Tidbits: 3 ways to avoid holiday shopping scams         Deals, deals, deals. You'll be seeing that word a lot over the coming weeks. But remember, if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is — Cyber Week or not!           Check that the website you're shopping with starts with https:// before handing over your card details, always look for grammatical mistakes, and take the time to read the reviews.           The holidays are a great time for phishing scammers to bring out their best work. Remember the rules — unless you really trust the sender, don't open links or attachments and don't share your personal info.           Need any help?       Just visit our Support Center       Avast Software s.r.o.    www.avast.com     Privacy Policy    Manage email preferences