Prevention

Is Your Blog Secure?

If you blog, you know how easy it is to get your message broadcast to friends, family and the world. But be careful! Blogs have security risks too. Learn about blogging risks and how to protect your work and your reputation.

Bad Medicine

Pharmaceutical spam is the go-to scheme for many underground criminals and gray marketeers.

Hooray for External Hard Drives

If you've ever lost a computer file or had a laptop stolen, you know that some digital information simply can never be replaced. That's why it's become imperative to backup the contents of your computer. An external hard drive might be just the piece of equipment you need for this task.

Online Backup Basics

In the event of a hurricane, house fire, or computer meltdown, your precious digital photos, online music collection, and other irreplaceable files are at risk. More tech-savvy consumers are now protecting their digital files with online backup services.

The Underground's Cash Cow

Cybercriminals are no longer happy with just your data. Now on the underground auction block: Your computer.

Smart Ways to Get Computers for Less

Computers, printers and gadgets can be expensive but with so many surplus products available, you can find electronics for less. Still sometimes you get what you pay for. Find out how to find deals and protect your wallet at the same time.

News about Safe Online Personal Health Records

The newest way to keep track of your health history, prescriptions and lab results is in an online personal health record. But is it safe?

How to Back Up Your Webmail Account

More and more of you now rely on Web-based services for personal and business email. But you run the risk of getting locked out of your accounts due to hackers or spammers. Here's how to make sure your webmail is backed up.

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Symantec Security Check

Test your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure.

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Norton Solutions

Protect your family computer from viruses and other 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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