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Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
What to do when a device is lost or stolen
What to do when a device is lost or stolen
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
What is mobile ransomware?
What is mobile ransomware?
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read

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Mobile

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VPN for Android
VPN for Android
Browsing on your Android while on the go? Learn how a VPN helps protect your browsing activity on your Android smartphone or tablet, especially while using public Wi-Fi.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
Norton App Lock: Protect your sensitive apps
Norton App Lock: Protect your sensitive apps
There are currently over 4 million apps available across various mobile platforms. It's virtually impossible to keep track of each and every app on all of your devices, whether it is a shared...
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
Mobile scams and malware are on the rise, and scammers are evolving to get smarter at tricking you into giving up your data. Review the many different types of mobile scams below and the best ways to identify them and keep your data safe.
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read
Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Although WiFi has greatly increased convenience for laptop and smartphone users, it’s also opened up a significant number of security risks. Here’s how you can protect yourself from these threats.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read

Internet of Things

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What is the Internet of Things?
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things or IoT: It’s a phrase you may have seen or heard as our world grows more connected by the day. But what does it mean?
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
The connected home: How safe is it?
The connected home: How safe is it?
The connected home is focused on ease of use and convenience. Have you ever left the house and wondered if you turned the heater off, or locked the front door? Well, with the connected home, there’s an app for that!
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
Keep your smartphone safe when using it with a connected device hub
Keep your smartphone safe when using it with a connected device hub
Smartphones have become the new norm. In a world of constant connectivity, smartphones are like little personal assistants, keeping us on top of our work and social schedules, enabling us to chart our health, browse the latest news, and access thousands of powerful apps.
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read
Connected toys and what you need to know about them
Connected toys and what you need to know about them
The Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t just some lofty concept about future integration of technology into the home. It is already here, and we’re already living it.
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read

Malware

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Webcam hacking
Webcam hacking
You might have heard that hackers can access your webcam. In the age of the Internet of Things, that’s a pretty scary notion.
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
What are malicious websites?
What are malicious websites?
Most people don't know that you don’t have to intentionally download a malicious attachment to compromise your computer’s security.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
Virus FAQ
Virus FAQ
Are you a Norton customer who is facing a problem with malware? Use this page to get answers to frequently asked questions. My computer has a virus. How did this happen? Thousands of new viruses…
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
OS X malware
OS X malware
Online threats to Macs have increased lately. The most recent one to make news, called “Crisis”, targets Mac users. Your risk of infection is probably very low, but here are some basic facts: “Crisis” is a Trojan that…
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read

Privacy

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Software terms of service and privacy policies explained
Software terms of service and privacy policies explained
If you’re like most people, you don’t read the Terms of Service when you get a new app or buy a new device. That’s a big mistake, because a lot of apps on the market that are less-than-ideal, known as “grayware,” count on you allowing them access to your information.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
Straight talk about cyberstalking
Straight talk about cyberstalking
Technology opens our lives up in ways that weren't possible even less than a decade ago.
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read
Travel tips for staying safe on public Wi-Fi
Travel tips for staying safe on public Wi-Fi
Travel used to mean getting away from it all. Public Wi-Fi and mobile devices now keep us connected 24x7. But unsecured public Wi-Fi is risky. Learn how to stay safer on public Wi-Fi while traveling.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
10 benefits of a VPN you might not know about
10 benefits of a VPN you might not know about
Here are some of the benefits you may be missing out on even if you’ve already got a VPN service.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read

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