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Ransomware: 5 dos and don'ts
Malware Ransomware: 5 dos and don'ts
Guest Post By Kevin Haley, director, Symantec Security Response I despise all forms of bullying.Perhaps the one I hate most of all is where the bully takes a personal item, snatching it from you,...
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
Data breaches aren’t going anywhere--what you need to know
Privacy Data breaches aren’t going anywhere--what you need to know
It may seem like stories of massive data breaches are popping up in the news on a weekly basis these days. Unfortunately, this is not surprising.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
The risks of public Wi-Fi
Privacy The risks of public Wi-Fi
Did you know there could be threats lurking in the background on public Wi-Fi while you balance your bank account and sip a latte at your favorite cafe?
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read

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What to do when a device is lost or stolen
Mobile What to do when a device is lost or stolen
Realizing your mobile device has been stolen is a sickening feeling, and often one that elicits panic. As challenging...
Published August 08, 2018 · 4 min read
10 benefits of a VPN you might not know about
Privacy 10 benefits of a VPN you might not know about
Here are some of the benefits you may be missing out on even if you’ve already got a VPN service.
Published August 08, 2018 · 3 min read
The smarter home: How to create a smart home
Internet Of Things The smarter home: How to create a smart home
One of the key security concerns with smart homes is ensuring that devices are not vulnerable to hacking and cyber attack. Let’s take a look at how-to create a smart home while following cybersecurity best practices.
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read
How a VPN can help hide your search history
Privacy How a VPN can help hide your search history
Published August 08, 2018 · 2 min read

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