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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
The risks of public Wi-Fi
Privacy The risks of public Wi-Fi
Did you know there could be threats lurking in the background on public Wi-Fi while you balance your bank account and sip a latte at your favorite cafe?
Published: August 08, 2018 · 4 min read

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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
Using public Wi-Fi could put your private information and anonymity at risk of eavesdropping. A VPN can help protect your privacy online.
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The most common threats children face online
Kids' Safety The most common threats children face online
Children are among the most active Internet users, and are unfortunately subject to a number of threats. If you allow your children to spend considerable time surfing the web, its important to know...
Published: August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
What to do if you become involved in a data breach
How To What to do if you become involved in a data breach
Cybercriminals are attracted to stealing data that they can make money from, such as credit and debit card numbers, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, birthdates, full names and addresses. They can commit identity theft with Social Security numbers, sell credit and debit card numbers to other cybercriminals or bleed bank accounts dry using bank account information.
Published: August 08, 2018 · 4 min read

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Avoiding ransomware scams on social media

Ransomware is a form of malware that allows cybercriminals to hold your PC, or files on it, for ransom. This is typically much worse than your average spyware or spam, as the crooks behind the ransomware can ask for a great deal of money.
Published: August 08, 2018 2 min read

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