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Donating your old smartphone, laptop, or tablet is a way to help a person or organization in need. Learn how to do it safely.

With the threat landscape changing so rapidly, it is wise to understand what your antivirus software has to offer.

A hacked Twitch account is no fun and should be taken seriously – especially if you are a streamer. Here are the signs to look out for

Learn how to clean the outside and inside of your cell phone for your own health and for the safety of your data and devices.

Learn how remote computer access works, the possible security risks, and how you can access other computers and networks remotely.

Many online users are still being confronted with similar messages to the above thanks to a type of malware called ransomware. The scam works by using malware to disable the victims’ computers until they pay a ransom to restore access.

Have you ever wondered what an actual white hat hacker has to say about your online security?

Before your new tech gadget becomes part of your day-to-day life, here’s what you need to know about helping to assure privacy and security.

How to fix a “your connection is not private” error yourself, what the error message means, and how to proceed if your troubleshooting efforts fall short.

Are there ways to tell that your computer has been infected before it eats all your files? There are, as it so happens, and here’s what you can do about it

The deep web and the dark web both offer a degree of privacy and anonymity. Dark web websites are often associated with illegal activity — but not all of them. There’s a chance you’ll find websites run by criminals. Some websites could infect your devices with viruses.

Computer maintenance means keeping your computer in good condition through regular cleanings, hard drive updates, and virus prevention. Find out how.

Have you ever wondered what an actual white hat hacker has to say about your online security?

It’s not enough to simply delete your old files. Why? The delete button doesn’t actually delete your information permanently.

A hacked Twitch account is no fun and should be taken seriously – especially if you are a streamer. Here are the signs to look out for.

We all get them from time to time- those little windows that pop up, notifying us that there are software updates available for our computer. Chances are, these always seem to present themselves...

Have you ever lost a lot of really important data? Or, alternately, have you ever had a moment of panic where you thought you did? Whether it's images of a family vacation, a report from work or a...

The Internet has blurred the lines between real world and the virtual one. Technology is barreling into our hands through smartphones at an unbelievable pace.

Take these 10 steps to help protect your online privacy and device security in 2021. | NortonLifeLock

Spam. In some ways, it's the electronic equivalent of junk mail and junk phone calls. Spam is not only an unsolicited and annoying nuisance, it's also a pervasive problem that's clogging and overwhelming the Internet's email systems. Spam accounts for approximately 80 percent of worldwide email volume.

Todays gaming consoles are independent computers, but they are not yet at the stage where they are susceptible to malware in the same way PCs and other devices are. Even though the consoles are...

Everything you need to know on the 2021 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Special Release – Gaming & Cybercrime

Two-factor authentication adds an extra step – and an extra level of security — when you log into a website, online bank account, credit card portal, or other site.

Let’s face facts: it's easy to forget passwords. People often use simple words, such as a pet's name, or easy-to-remember dates such as a wedding anniversary. A hacker could try your name, children's names, birthdates and pets' names as passwords to get access to your computer.

If you’re on free public Wi-Fi while out holiday shopping, be sure to add a little ho-ho-ho to that Wi-Fi hotspot with these security tips.

If you’re the type of person who regularly receives smartwatches, wearable tech, and other gadgets as gifts, it’s important to know how to help protect them.

You may be able to increase your download speed if yours is slow. Learn some simple and more complex ways to do it.

Email spam is unsolicited, bulk-sent email messages sent to an inbox. Learn how to get rid of spam emails from invading your privacy.

Consider this your comprehensive guide to digital citizenship. Discover what it means to be a digital citizen, how to teach it — and printable games to help.

Have you ever clicked on an intriguing ad or link while surfing the Web and had a barrage of pop-up windows flood your screen or your browser suddenly send you to a slew of unsavory sites?

Do you think that video and computer games are a waste of time? Then read our article to find out why that might not be the case.

Online fraud is one of fastest growing crimes of our time. The ability to be anonymous, and the fact that it can be performed anywhere in the world makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for law enforcement to curb it.

Tax-related identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to fraudulently receive your tax refund. Here’s what you need to know.

Does Norton protection slow down my computer? Find out 5 reasons it doesn’t.

Not only are spam texts and calls annoying, but they can put your data and information at risk. To help, we have a guide on how to stop spam texts.

Cybercriminals are attracted to stealing data that they can make money from, such as credit and debit card numbers, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, birthdates, full names and addresses. They can commit identity theft with Social Security numbers, sell credit and debit card numbers to other cybercriminals or bleed bank accounts dry using bank account information.

To give you piece of mind while online shopping during the Holiday season here are four simple things you can do to protect yourself.