Mobile Security: Why you should take it seriously

Wed Aug 31, 2016 by Norton-Team

For all intents and purposes your smartphone is a convenient amalgam of computer, diary, bank account and television. You eat with it, email with it, play with it, and on the odd occasion, even make phone calls with it. It’s your favourite recipe book, your cherished photo album, your financial vault, and you should be treating it with the utmost care and attention.

Posted in mobile insights , mobile safety and online security

Social media - The complete survival guide to staying safe

Mon Aug 29, 2016 by Norton-Team

Social media can be a wonderful place to stay connected with family, friends and to view the world going by. But, did you know every year millions of people fall victim to social media scams? 

Posted in online safety , online security tips and social media

What Is a VPN? And why you should use one on Public Wi-Fi.

Fri Aug 26, 2016 by Norton-Team

Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to use public Wi-Fi? It’s a question we should all ask ourselves as we more and more utilize free Wi-Fi connections. 

Posted in mobile safety , online safety and online security

The Comprehensive Guide to Keeping your Kids Safe Online

Thu Aug 25, 2016 by Norton-Team

For many parents, attempting to keep their children safe online is a daily task. From smartphones to tablets, messaging apps to 24/7 audio visual experiences, growing up in today’s world is a lot different than how we might have experienced it.  But, how can you protect your children from a threat landscape and a platform that has become ingrained in their upbringing?  

Back to school scams you might not of heard about

Mon Aug 22, 2016 by Norton-Team

A lot of money changes hands in the build up to the new school year.  Because it’s a big time for businesses and every parent and student has an eye on bargains, it’s also a key time for scammers and criminals to try to find a way into your wallet.  Here’s our advice to avoiding their latest tactics.

Posted in digital trends , family security and online safety

Essential Back to School life-hacks to save you some time

Mon Aug 22, 2016 by Norton-team

We’re all wishing it was still too soon to be talking about back to school, but the reality is the new school year is creeping closer day by day.  Our experts have put together these tech tips to help you start the new term ahead of the curve.

Posted in digital trends , family security and how to guides

90's Back to School Digital trends

Mon Aug 22, 2016 by Norton-Team

The new school year in the 90’s meant packing an oversized bag full of folders and textbooks, gadgets and other junk.  It’s remarkable how much things have changed since then, here’s our recap of five trends that were a cornerstone of our school lives and how they’ve totally changed.

Posted in blog , digital trends , family security and mobile insights

7 internet scams you need to be aware of

Thu Aug 18, 2016 by Norton-Team

The internet is a wonderful resource that’s full of information, entertainment and funny cat pictures but it can also be a dark place if you stray off the path or run into digital criminals. Unfortunately, anywhere that attracts lots of people will inevitably attract criminals who see these users as potential victims. 

Posted in family security , online safety tips and online security

How a VPN can help hide your search history?

Thu Aug 18, 2016 by Norton-Team

We all use search engines on a daily basis. It’s become routine in many of our lives. If we don’t know what something is, or hear a word that we can’t define, we go online and type the term into our favorite search engine. And voila, we have our answer in seconds. 

Posted in online safety , online security and online security tips

Why people are more likely to see online bullying than offline.

Fri Aug 12, 2016 by Norton-Team

Cyberbullying is a subject that’s captured plenty of headlines though it’s just a modern version of an old problem. Sadly, bullying has been part of the human existence for longer than anyone can remember. So it’s hardly a surprise that this behaviour has taken on a new lease of life on different social media platforms. 

Posted in family security , mobile safety and social media

What are the Risks of Public Wi-Fi?

Fri Aug 12, 2016 by Norton-Team

Picture this. It’s Saturday morning and you’re hanging out at your local coffee shop using the free Wi-Fi to catch up on a few tasks you couldn’t quite get to during your busy week. Sound familiar? This is a typical scenario for many of us, but did you know you might be unaware of some threats lurking in the background on public Wi-Fi while you balance your bank account and sip a latte?

Posted in online security and online threats

Hijacked Instagram accounts flooded with pornography

Thu Aug 11, 2016 by Norton-Team

Instagram accounts are being hacked and used to lure other users to adult “dating” websites, while earning money for the scammers. Read how to protect yourself.

Posted in online safety tips , online security , online threats and social media

Holiday Hot-spots for Tech-heads.

Tue Aug 09, 2016 by Norton-Team

Are you a gadget freak? A bit of a tech head? If you’re the sort of person who just can’t help feeding your nerdiness even while on holidays, here’s our lowdown on some of the best getaway spots for tech-heads.

Posted in digital trends , gaming and entertainment and internet of things