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Learn how to protect yourself from webcam hacking attacks and keep your private life more secure.
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Learn about the most famous computer viruses and their impact, including examples and the history of these cyberthreats.
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Find out what a Trojan virus is, how to detect it and how to remove it. You'll also learn how to effectively protect your device from future attacks.
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Is my Android device infected by malware? How can I remove it? Here is some useful information that may help answer your questions.
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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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Learn about how antivirus works, its role in protecting your devices from viruses and malware, and more.
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Learn how to remove malware and viruses from your device before they can expose sensitive information to hackers.
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What should you do if a scammer has your email address? Find out if you’ve been hacked and how to safely protect your account.
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If you have a virus on your iPhone, there are easy ways to get rid of it. Find out how to remove iPhone viruses here.
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Learn how keylogger attacks can affect you and how you can protect yourself and your device.
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Learn whether your phone is hacked and what to do if it is. Here are the main signs to watch out for.
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Different types of malware include trojans, worms, viruses, and many more. Learn about them here.
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iOS viruses are extremely rare, but iPads are still vulnerable to other types of malware, along with online privacy and security threats.
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What is a computer virus? Definition & how they work
Learn what a computer virus is, how it works & how it spreads. Then discover how to prevent viruses and protect your digital life.
Published February 26, 2024 ·6 min read
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Ad Blocker: A safe and fast browsing experience
How can ad blockers help with irrelevant ads? Enjoy ad-free browsing & protect your personal information from trackers. Read here!
Published September 01, 2023 ·6 min read
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Spyware: What it is and how to protect yourself
Spyware is a type of malware that infiltrates your device and secretly collects info about you. This guide will teach you how to detect it.
Published July 20, 2023 ·3 min read
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Spear phishing: A definition plus differences between phishing and spear phishing
Spear phishing is a targeted cyberattack toward a specific individual or organization with the end goal of receiving confidential information for fraudulent purposes
Published June 01, 2022 ·3 min read
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What is Grayware?
Grayware can affect your device’s performance and compromise your security online, as well as being a nuisance.
Published May 12, 2022 ·4 min read
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Malware attacks: What you need to know
Malware can be a threat to your devices and your cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know.
Published August 09, 2018 ·3 min read
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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
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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
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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
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What is adware and how does it work?
Have you heard of adware and how does it work?
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
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What is a botnet?
The Internet is filled with threats to online security. Many of these threats are just productive, positive technologies turned to evil use. The botnet is an example of using good technologies for bad intentions.
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
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What is malware and how can you protect your device against it?
Tips to help protect your device against malware. Learn more.
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
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Myth-busting the 10 most ridiculous malware myths
Myth-busting 10 of the most ridiculous malware myths
Published August 07, 2018 ·3 min read

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