Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 10-30-2020

10-29-2020 The PCUG of CT – Remote

My final presentation for October (Cyber Security Awareness Month) was for the
members of The Person Computer Users Group of Connecticut. (PCUG of CT)
It was an interesting evening for an interested group.
Most questions asked after the presentation revolved around OMNI
and the free version of Avast. There were also some questions about
SecureLine and what’s considered a safe connection.
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.

10/27/2020 Dayton Microcomputer Association – Remote

This evening I hosted the meeting for the members of the club.
After the presentation we discussed Avast SecureLine and using both Avast and Malwarebytes.
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.

10/26/2020 Bits and Bytes – Oklahoma – Remote

I spent yesterday afternoon with the club members.
They are a small but very curious group and were very interested
in getting details about changing from their current AV to Avast.
The follow up instruction I provide make that task very easy and provide
a whole lot of additional information. https://goo.gl/vZ4W4Z
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.

10-24-2020 Prescott Computer Society – Remote

This afternoon I was the guest speaker for the Prescott Computer Society in AZ.
I was asked what would be the one paid item I would add to the free version of Avast.
My suggestion was to add Avast SecureLine.

Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine. 

This morning I was invited to do a remote presentation for the members of the CAEUG, IL.

They are a small but inquisitive group and asked quite a few questions after the presentation.

We discussed VPN’s, PW Managers, Omni and local email vs browser based email.

This was an enjoyable way to start the day.

Avast Free
, 
Avast Secure Browser, 
Avast SecureLine
.

10/21/2020 Columbus Computer Society – Remote

I spent this evening remotely with the members of this club in Ohio. 
They are a small but very interested group.
After the presentation we spent some time discussing Ccleaner and Speccy
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.

10/19/2020 Tucson Computer Society – Remote

Last night’s presentation for the members of Tucson, AZ group was for a
small but knowledgeable group.
The proceedings ended with a short Q&A session.
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.

10-19-2020 Canton (CAMUG) Canton, OH via ZOOM

This remote presentation was for the Canton Alliance Massillon Users Group (CAMUG)
A small but very interested group. Most of our discussion was done before the presentation started.
They recorded the presentation so they can refer back to it whenever needed.
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.

10-19-2020 Tech for Seniors – Episode 30

Another excellent turnout for this all Zoom show.
We covered many topics and the hour went by much too quickly.
Avast Free, Avast Secure Browser, Avast SecureLine.