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Mobile

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
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 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
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

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 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
Connected device buyers guide
Internet connected devices could be a potential threat to your security. Learn how to shop for connected home products while keeping security in mind.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
4 steps to make your smart home more security smart
IoT is an acronym for the Internet of Things. And any device that can connect to the Internet and transmit or receive data can be considered a smart thing. That includes smart homes, also known...
Published: January 29, 2019 ·2 min read

Malware

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?
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
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
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

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
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 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
Online Christmas shopping: Naughty or nice?
Norton released results of their Online Shopping Survey just in time for the holidays, when online retailers offer sales to lure shoppers into buying presents for themselves and others.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read

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