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Stay Safe Using Location-based Services

New technologies let you search for nearby gas stations or restaurants from the app on your iPhone or other mobile device. But they can also let thieves know you’re not at home. Here’s how to stay safe when using location-based technologies.

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Myths About Security
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If I want to protect my computer from viruses, I have to spend time reading up on all the latest threats and new vulnerabilities.

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I just got a new computer because my old one was riddled with viruses. I would like to keep many of my old files, but is it safe to transfer them over?

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Are you a savvy online shopper?

Take this quiz and find out if you’re an educated e-consumer, or if the keys to your keyboard should be taken away.

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Not Deserving of Trust

People tend to place more trust in their "friends" on social networks. Yet, more online users are finding that those connections make them more vulnerable.

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Teens and the Facebook Hacking Epidemic

Teens are frequent targets of hacking on social networking sites because of their online behavior. Educate your teen on safe Facebook practices.

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Your Money or Your Data

Some cybercriminals create programs to kidnap your data. The schemes have not been extremely successful in the past, but refinements to the scam could change that.

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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.

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Send and Receive E-cards Safely

Next time you get an e-card, you better check who it is really from. Fake e-cards can contain dangerous malware. Here’s how to tell legitimate e-cards from fake ones.

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Recovery

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