How to avoid the worst of the internet

Security news and tips from Avast, straight to your inbox     View in browser       The Download       Your monthly security news         Cyber hygiene 101       Here at Avast we've got a pretty clear mantra. We want to help you be more secure online without asking you to become a tech expert! So here's our guide on what you can do to stay clean online.     SHOW ME HOW     7 min read             Tasty tech bytes       How to protect your social media accounts               Avoid using anything that's personally identifiable, such as your name or address as a password. For extra security, change it every 6 months!           Activate two-factor authentication so you'll have to confirm your identity when logging in from a device that your account doesn't recognize.           If you notice something has changed that you didn't edit, such as your name, DOB, or other editable data, then take action. Change all your passwords.               Are you oversharing?       Share less online. It's a statement we tend to repeat a lot, and for good reason. The more you share online the more at risk you are of being scammed. So which age groups are oversharing online? And what are they sharing?     LET'S FIND OUT     5 min read     What do you want to read about next month? How to avoid Instagram scams What is vishing? What exactly is online trolling? Interactive Email Form Submit       Need any help? Just visit our Support Center.         Avast Software    www.avast.com     Privacy Policy    Manage email preferences