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Small vulnerabilities in your home Wi-Fi network could cause problems. Learn how to secure your Wi-Fi connection in 7 simple steps.
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There are risks involved in mobile gaming. But you can avoid the scammers. Learn how.
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Mobile payments are getting easier and faster. See what’s new and notable in payment apps, while learning how to make them more secure, too.
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Will using your smartphone make your plane crash?
Will using your smartphone make your plane crash?
Find out if using your smartphone while in flight will make your plane crash.
Published August 20, 2018 · 4 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
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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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
Mobile fitness trackers may be one step away from hacks
Mobile fitness trackers may be one step away from hacks
Wearable health tracking devices and apps unfortunately feature multiple vulnerabilities hackers can exploit to gain access to your personal information.
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read

Malware

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Malvertising is the combination of malware and advertising. Find out how to prevent it and stay safe online.
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Adware is an invasive malware that floods users with advertisements. Learn how to protect your device.
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It's unlikely that viruses or malware will infect your iPhone, but it's possible. Learn how to get rid of them.
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This guide teaches you how to keep your Mac safe from viruses, malware, and other online threats that could harm your device.
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Privacy

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A 12-step guide to help secure online privacy protection.
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Is free public Wi-Fi as safe as you think?
Is free public Wi-Fi as safe as you think?
Free Wi-Fi might be appealing but it comes with risks. Learn how to stay safer on public Wi-Fi and keep your data private.
Published May 16, 2024 · 5 min read
Twitter Users Struggle to Adapt 2FA
Twitter Users Struggle to Adapt 2FA
Twitter offers a 2FA option to its users and has recently released a transparency report which provides some statistics on how people on Twitter are protecting their accounts – and sadly, it’s not with 2FA.
Published October 04, 2021 · 4 min read
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

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