Emma McGowan

Los Angeles, San Francisco

Senior Writer, Avast and Contributor at Freelance

Emma McGowan Managing editor of consumer blogs @GenDigitalInc Former sex advice columnist @ Sex IDK @bustle

Articles

Mutual support to tackle the TA challenge

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | James McHugh |Emma McGowan |Christopher Hammond |Richard Baker

The financial costs of temporary accommodation (TA) pose an existential threat to local authorities across the country. Recent data paints a stark picture of this crisis, with TA expenditure reaching £2.42bn in 2023-24. Even more troubling is the human cost – TA has been linked to the deaths of 74 children in England over the past five years.
What we must get right

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | Emma McGowan |Paul Marinko |James McHugh |Nick Raper

Following Angela Raynor's speech last month, it feels like every day someone is spotting something new or having a different take on something we thought we had figured out. There have been phone calls aplenty behind the scenes, picking apart the timelines and annexes of the correspondence that followed the launch of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution process. The sector's WhatsApp channels haven't stopped buzzing.
Stepping up to leadership in public health

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | Nick Raper |Emma McGowan |Christopher Hammond |Richard Baker

Stepping up into a leadership role takes persistence, self-belief, and a strategic mindset. At our recent Step Up to Director of Public Health webinar, public health leaders shared their experiences, challenges, and strategies for taking on senior leadership roles. The webinar featured insights from Siobhan Farmer, director of public health at Gloucestershire CC, and Stephen Gunther, corporate director of public health at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
7 tech things you need to do when leaving an abusive relationship

1 month ago | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

Leaving an abusive relationship is scary, hard — and complicated. Many survivors find that their lives are so intertwined with the lives of their abusers that it can feel impossible to leave. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, it takes an average of seven times leaving an abuser before a survivor gets away for good. It’s important to note that this entanglement isn’t an accident.
Compre con seguridad en línea durante el Black Friday y el ciberlunes

Nov 19, 2024 | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

La temporada navideña ya está aquí, y con ella llega la emoción del Black Friday y el ciberlunes. Estas extravagantes jornadas de compras anuales han pasado del caos en las tiendas a un frenesí de compras virtuales, ofreciendo a los consumidores ofertas increíbles desde la comodidad de sus hogares. Sin embargo, a medida que la popularidad de las compras en línea aumenta, también lo hace el riesgo de ser víctima de amenazas cibernéticas y estafas.
Seus dados estão sendo vigiados. Como proteger seus dados e sua privacidade.

Nov 19, 2024 | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

Quando o assunto é proteger meus dados pessoais, me considero experiente. Mas, ano passado, quase caí num golpe por celular de alguém que fingia ser um agente da IRS. Em minha defesa, era um golpe muito criativo. Também serviu para me lembrar que os ladrões têm uma criatividade sem limites para roubar informações pessoais. Só se fala em privacidade de dados hoje em dia — tanto que , incluindo Texas, Flórida e Oregon, foram rápidos em fazer leis de privacidade.
Vos données sont menacées. Comment protéger vos données et votre confidentialité.

Nov 19, 2024 | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

Je me considère assez informé des bonnes pratiques lorsqu’il s’agit de protéger mes données personnelles. Mais l’année dernière je suis presque tombé au piège d’une escroquerie d’une personne se faisant passer pour un agent des impôts. Pour ma défense, l’escroquerie était très bien pensée. C’est un rappel qu’il n’y a pas de limite à l’ingénuité des voleurs qui cherchent à récupérer vos informations personnelles.
Faça compras digitais em segurança na Black Friday e na Cyber Monday

Nov 19, 2024 | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

As festas estão chegando, trazendo a emoção da Black Friday e da Cyber Monday. Esses eventos anuais de compras passaram do caos em lojas a um frenesi de compras virtuais, oferecendo incríveis ofertas aos consumidores no conforto de casa. No entanto, à medida que a popularidade das compras online aumenta, o risco de ser vítima de ciberameaças e de golpes aumenta.
Are you having the right conversations about online safety with your kids?

Sep 9, 2024 | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

Talking about online safety with your kids is… awkward. And honestly, it’s a little like the other talk parents tend to avoid. It can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and sometimes even embarrassing. But no matter the reason, avoiding the online safety talk isn’t an option anymore. So, let’s dive into the right approach to make online safety a natural part of your everyday discussions.
Jste si jistí, že je tenhle e-shop skutečný?

Aug 13, 2024 | blog.avast.com | Emma McGowan

Trend online nakupování naneštěstí vydláždil také cestu k četným internetovým podvodům. Kyberzločinci zdárně napodobují luxusní online obchody a nabízejí pestrou škálu produktů od stylových oděvů až po různé technické vychytávky, a někdy dokonce i zvířátka. S online platformami dnes pracují také podvodníci a vytvářejí falešné webové stránky, které vypadají jako ty opravdové. Padělané stránky jsou přitom tak propracované, že dokážou zmást i zkušené zákazníky. Navíc nejde pouze o lokální záležitost.