In today’s digital age, cybercriminals and darknet marketplaces pose serious threats to our online privacy and security. Take for instance the recent takedown of Genesis Market, an illegal marketplace where hackers purchased “digital fingerprints” of breached computer systems. In early April 2023, federal agents arrested more than 100 people using the site in an outfit …
Summary: Gaming and e-sports are a huge, popular industry. And they’re tons of fun. But did you know that you can also experience a security breach from gaming and have your financial information stolen? Here are Norton’s five best tips for staying safer while gaming online. Spending more time slaying dragons, jumping over lava pits, …
Summary: Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are nothing new. You might think that the only people who need them are obsessed with staying off the grid. That’s not the case, and VPNs can even be used to unlock more streaming content on Netflix, Hulu, and more. We’re breaking down how VPNs work, who should use …
There’s no denying that apps make our lives easier, especially when it comes to health and wellness. Health and fitness apps make up a $38.2 billion industry, according to a market research report. Let’s dive into the real cost of health apps and what information they could be sharing. How Many Health Apps Are There? …
Summary: You’ve probably heard of email phishing, but there’s a new type of security risk in town. Meet smishing, short for SMS phishing. These arrive as a text message on your phone, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. Here’s what to look out for and how to protect yourself. Email phishing is …
Summary: WiFi is available almost everywhere these days — from the hotel you’re staying at to the coffee shop where you’re grabbing breakfast. It’s great that these networks are so easy to access… but that means it’s easy for hackers to access them, too. Get the top tips for how to stay safer when connecting …
Summary: If you’re planning to take your devices with you when you travel, you’ll want to stay as secure as possible. Check out our easy cybersecurity travel tips for keeping your devices — and data — private. So, you’re finally going on that vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Your bags are packed. Flight tickets purchased. …
Summary: It’s easy to make jokes about the internet knowing everything about you — but it’s also easy to forget that someone is using all of that data to sell you more items. We’re diving into the mysterious world of data brokers and finding out just what they know about us… and what we can …
Summary: Our cell phones have become a literal lifeline for just about everything we do. From banking to healthcare to work to loved ones, most of us carry our whole life around in our pocket — so making sure you’re staying as secure as possible is more important than ever. We’ve got the best security …
Summary: As if growing up wasn’t hard enough, we all have to worry about staying safer online, too. So whether you’re a digital native or still wary of the web — and no matter how old you are — we’ve got the top tips to stay safer whenever you’re online. We’ve talked a lot about …
