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Ransomware: 5 dos and don'ts
Malware Ransomware: 5 dos and don'ts
Guest Post By Kevin Haley, director, NortonLifeLock Security Response I despise all forms of bullying.Perhaps the one I hate most of all is where the bully takes a personal item, snatching it from you,...
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
Data breaches aren’t going anywhere--what you need to know
Privacy Data breaches aren’t going anywhere--what you need to know
It may seem like stories of massive data breaches are popping up in the news on a weekly basis these days. Unfortunately, this is not surprising.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
10 Internet safety rules to help keep your family safe online
Kids' Safety 10 Internet safety rules to help keep your family safe online
Children today can access more information than any generation before. Because of the Internet they now have a wealth of information that can enrich their lives in new and wondrous ways. But the...
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read

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7 Do's and Don’ts of secure online tax filing
How To 7 Do's and Don’ts of secure online tax filing
Online fraud is one of fastest growing crimes of our time. The ability to be anonymous, and the fact that it can be performed anywhere in the world makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for law enforcement to curb it.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
Android vs iOS: Which is more secure?
Mobile Android vs iOS: Which is more secure?
Theyre both selling by the millions, with no sign of slowing down, but there are big differences between the iOS and Android mobile platforms not least in the array of security threats they face,...
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
What are cookies?
Privacy What are cookies?
Mention “cookies,” and most people expect a treat to appear. When talking about computers, however, cookies aren’t what’s on the dessert menu. In fact, they’re not even physical objects.
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
What is a VPN? And why you should use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
Privacy What is a VPN? And why you should use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
Surfing the Web or transacting on an unsecured Wi-Fi network means you’re placing your private information and anonymity at risk.
Published November 17, 2023 · 3 min read

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The importance of data back-up

Have you ever lost a lot of really important data? Or, alternately, have you ever had a moment of panic where you thought you did? Whether it's images of a family vacation, a report from work or a...
Published August 08, 2018 2 min read

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Online Privacy

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What are cookies?

Mention “cookies,” and most people expect a treat to appear. When talking about computers, however, cookies aren’t what’s on the dessert menu. In fact, they’re not even physical objects.
Published August 08, 2018 4 min read

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How to clean up your online digital footprint
How to clean up your online digital footprint
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Travel tips for staying safe on public Wi-Fi
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How a VPN can help hide your search history
How a VPN can help hide your search history
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Device Security

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Mobile security 101

Personal data stored on your smartphone is often worth more than the smartphone itself. This truth can also be applied to laptops and tablets. With the advent of smartphones and mobile technology, more people are holding potential security threats right in the palms of their hands.
Published August 08, 2018 2 min read

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Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
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Connected toys and what you need to know about them
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How to protect your connected wearables
How to protect your connected wearables
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