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Protect Your Smartphone From Hackers

Smartphones are just as vulnerable to hackers as computers are. Learn about the various risks and how to keep your smartphone protected.

Five Safety Rules for Xbox Live Online Gaming

Xbox Live, with its online game features, is wildly popular among kids and teens. Here are five safety rules that every parent should put in place before letting your children play.

Social Networking Safety for Baby Boomers

Baby boomers are discovering social networks like Facebook and MySpace in unprecedented numbers. And that means Boomers are the new targets for online scams.

Tweet Safely: Twitter Scams to Dodge

As more people sign up to micro-blog on Twitter, security is becoming an increasingly important issue. Learn to protect yourself from phishing, spam and hackers on Twitter.

Why Free Software Downloads Aren't Always Safe

We all love free stuff. But when it comes to free software downloads, free could come at a price! Here's what you need to know about freeware and what's at stake.

New Source of Internet Threat: Banner Ads

Have you ever noticed those flashy banner ads on websites? Turns out some of those banner ads can expose you to viruses, spyware, identity theft or other Internet threats. Here's how to watch out for bad banner ads.

IM the Safe Way

Protect your family against instant messaging hazards in 7 easy steps.

How Safe Is Your Webmail Account?

You love the convenience and access of free web-based email. But a recent spate of security issues has raised concerns about webmail. Here's how to keep your email secure.

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Symantec Security Check

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Today's Top Threats

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Internet Security Threat Report

Vol. XIV

This report offers analysis and discussion of threat activity over a six-month period.

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