Staying Safe Online
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NCOA and Avast have partnered for a series on how to protect yourself online. Learn how to:
- Steer clear of sweetheart scams
- Maintain online privacy
- Avoid tech support scams
All three webinars are free to watch on-demand.
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Thinking about dating online? Join our partners from Avast to learn how to protect your privacy and identify scammers, so you can stay safe.
Online dating can be fun, but it's also important to stay safe. Join our partners at Avast to learn how to navigate dating apps and websites safely, and how to identify fake profiles that may be scammers. This webinar will cover:
- Dating apps and websites 101
- What info you should and should not share with a match
- How to share photos while keeping your identity and privacy safe
- How to recognize signs of a scam
Emma McGowan
Security Expert and Senior Writer
Avast
Emma McGowan is the Senior Writer for the Avast blog, tackling online security and privacy from a lifestyle perspective. Previous to joining Avast, she was a freelance writer for a decade, focusing on women’s health, sexuality education, and startups. Her work has appeared in Buzzfeed, Mashable, Startups.com, The Daily Dot, Mic, Bustle, Broadly, and Bedsider, among others. When she’s not writing, Emma can be found reading trashy novels, sewing and embroidering, and playing with her two cats, Poe and Dwight.
Chandler Givens
Director of Product Management, Consumer Privacy
Avast
Chandler Givens is the director of product management for consumer privacy at Avast. Prior to Avast, Chandler was co-founder and CEO of TrackOFF, which developed advanced privacy protection software to prevent device fingerprint-based tracking. Chandler is an expert in consumer technology and privacy and a frequent speaker and writer about issues related to the mass collection and exploitation of consumer data.
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How safe are your passwords from hackers? NCOA has partnered with Avast to bring you the latest tips for securing your passwords online.
How safe are your passwords from hackers? NCOA has partnered with Avast to bring you the latest tips for securing your passwords online. This webinar will share the basics of healthy password management techniques and tips for safely maintaining passwords.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will learn tricks scammers use to hack online passwords.
- Attendees will receive tips on creating strong passwords.
- Attendees will learn how to use a password management tool to protect online passwords.
Emma McGowan
Security Expert and Senior Writer
Avast
Emma McGowan is the Senior Writer for the Avast blog, tackling online security and privacy from a lifestyle perspective. Previous to joining Avast, she was a freelance writer for a decade, focusing on women’s health, sexuality education, and startups. Her work has appeared in Buzzfeed, Mashable, Startups.com, The Daily Dot, Mic, Bustle, Broadly, and Bedsider, among others. When she’s not writing, Emma can be found reading trashy novels, sewing and embroidering, and playing with her two cats, Poe and Dwight.
Christie Wragg
Director of Product Marketing
Avast
Christie Wragg is the Director of Product Marketing at Avast. Prior to joining Avast, she was Director of Product Marketing for US-based CPaaS startup Telnyx, with significant previous experience developing and launching consumer products at telecommunications companies – namely Optus in Australia and Sky in the UK. She’s passionate about translating concepts like digital trust and digital identity into simple, tangible solutions that change how we interact online for the better. In her spare time, Christie enjoys good food and exploring new places with her two young children.
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Technical support scams are on the rise. NCOA has partnered with Avast to bring you the latest tips for protecting yourself online.
Technical support scams are on the rise, using sophisticated tactics to deceive many into providing access to their devices. Learn more about the tricks scammers use to lure victims while also receiving tips for avoiding scams.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will learn about the social engineering used by scammers to gain access to victims.
- Attendees will receive tips to avoid phishing scams.
- Attendees will learn how to identify trusted technical support.
Emma McGowan
Security Expert and Senior Writer
Avast
Emma McGowan is the Senior Writer for the Avast blog, tackling online security and privacy from a lifestyle perspective. Previous to joining Avast, she was a freelance writer for a decade, focusing on women’s health, sexuality education, and startups. Her work has appeared in Buzzfeed, Mashable, Startups.com, The Daily Dot, Mic, Bustle, Broadly, and Bedsider, among others. When she’s not writing, Emma can be found reading trashy novels, sewing and embroidering, and playing with her two cats, Poe and Dwight.
Chandler Givens
Director of Product Management, Consumer Privacy
Avast
Chandler Givens is the director of product management for consumer privacy at Avast. Prior to Avast, Chandler was co-founder and CEO of TrackOFF, which developed advanced privacy protection software to prevent device fingerprint-based tracking. Chandler is an expert in consumer technology and privacy and a frequent speaker and writer about issues related to the mass collection and exploitation of consumer data.