Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and list ways to explore these trends. This week we’re looking at three ways you can avoid falling victim to a vishing attack. Huge discounts, massive promotional campaigns, and a cheerful festive spirit—the holiday season is officially in full swing! ‘Tis the season of joy and giving, but it looks like some people may have missed the memo.
So, here’s the deal with AntiVirus software these days: It’s mostly playing catch-up with super-fast athletes — the malware guys. Traditional AV software is like old-school detectives who need a picture (or, in this case, a ‘signature’) of the bad guys to know who they’re chasing. The trouble is, these malware creators are quite sneaky — constantly changing their look and creating new disguises faster than AntiVirus can keep up with their photos.