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The 5 stages of phone loss grief

Its happened to most of us. That urge to look at your phone has become a part of everyday life. Maybe you are expecting a phone call, or perhaps you want to know how many likes that picture of your...
Published August 08, 2018 3 min read

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What to do when a device is lost or stolen
What to do when a device is lost or stolen
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
What is mobile ransomware?
What is mobile ransomware?
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read

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VPN for Android
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
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
What to do when a device is lost or stolen
What to do when a device is lost or stolen
Realizing your mobile device has been stolen is a sickening feeling, and often one that elicits panic. As challenging...
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
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.
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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
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
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.
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Malware

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Webcam hacking
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
Virus FAQ
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
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
Spyware: What it is and how to protect yourself
Spyware: What it is and how to protect yourself
Spyware is a type of malware that infiltrates your device and covertly gathers intel about you. Learn about spyware removal tips in this guide.
Published July 20, 2023 · 3 min read

Privacy

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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
Straight talk about cyberstalking
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
Learn how to delete your digital footprint and why it’s important for your online privacy. Discover tips to stay private online.
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VPNs with no logs protect your privacy by not keeping logs of where you go or what you do online.
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