Norton Spring Offer

Mon Feb 29, 2016 by Norton_Team

This Spring, you can purchase Norton Security at a discounted rate for a limited time only. Until end of March you can get 40% OFF Norton Security Deluxe. 

Mobile Apps and IoT Devices are an Overlooked Security Risk by Consumers – and That’s a Problem

Mon Feb 29, 2016 by Norton_Team

By Kevin Haley, Director, Security Response, Norton by Symantec

Today, Norton released findings from a survey of more than 5,000 consumers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan about their fears of and forays into the connected world. The survey makes it clear that there are two types of people: those who understand smartphones and IoT devices come with risks, and those who do not.  

Posted in digital trends , internet of things and online threats

Hey Siri: The Pros and Cons of Voice Commands

Fri Feb 26, 2016 by Norton_Team

Smartphones are growing increasingly smart and Siri is the perfect example of that. A voice command app, Siri is renowned for her sassy comebacks and funny comments—as well as for making life easier for people who are too lazy or busy to type. With a couple of phrases, you can transform Siri into a personal assistant extraordinaire, but should you use her for everything? 

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6 Great Podcasts About Online Security

Thu Feb 25, 2016 by Norton_Team

Reading detailed reports about online security may sound like a useful cure for insomnia. Instead, you can abandon the reports and use podcasts to keep updated with online security and the threats that are out there. 

Posted in digital trends , online security and online security tips

Norton Security Receives the AV-TEST Award for Best Protection!

Wed Feb 24, 2016 by Norton_Team

It’s official! Norton Security has won ‘Best Protection’ for home users in the 2015 AV-TEST Awards for its “high security performance protection without exception in all the certification tests”*.  

Posted in online safety and online security

The 8 Most Famous Computer Viruses of All Time

Mon Feb 22, 2016 by Norton_Team

If you’ve never had a virus you might be tempted to write it all off as a load of people panicking over nothing. How much damage can a virus really cause? Do hackers really steal data and identities and wreck computers? 

Posted in digital trends , online security and online threats

Email Scams - 5 Ways to Avoid Being Tricked

Wed Feb 17, 2016 by Norton_Team

Emails scams are often more subtle than you’d expect; they generally won’t set off any flashing lights or alarm bells like when someone is trying to steal a car. But just like with other forms of break-ins or robberies, there are signs to watch out for.

Posted in digital trends , online security tips and online threats

How to Choose a New Smartphone

Tue Feb 16, 2016 by Norton_Team

Phones. We’re constantly attached to them, often more so than our laptops or work computers. 

Posted in digital trends , how to guides and mobile insights

Ransomware and Cryptolocker - 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know

Fri Feb 12, 2016 by Norton_Team

As far as malware goes, ransomware is probably the one people know the least about. We often hear loads about viruses and worms on the news and on TV, but ransomware doesn’t often get a shout-out. 

Posted in digital trends , online security and online threats

Family Safety - 10 Tips to Protect Your Family Online

Thu Feb 11, 2016 by Norton_Team

Protecting your family from online threats and the dark side of the web may seem like a daunting task but you don’t need to pull your hair out just yet. 

Posted in family security , online safety tips and parental control software

Toddlers and Technology: The Rise of Pint-Sized Digital Natives

Tue Feb 02, 2016 by Norton_Team

If you've babysat a young child recently, you've probably noticed a habit most of them have picked up.

Posted in digital trends and gaming and entertainment