Norton Logo
Please select your country/region
Cyberthreat

Device Security

Featured
Mobile

The 5 stages of phone loss grief

Its happened to most of us. That urge to look at your phone has become a part of everyday life. Maybe you are expecting a phone call, or perhaps you want to know how many likes that picture of your...
Published: August 08, 2018 3 min read

Explore topics

Most popular in Device Security

Related articles

Thumbnail
Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Thumbnail
What to do when a device is lost or stolen
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Thumbnail
What is mobile ransomware?
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read

Try Norton 360 FREE 7-Day Trial*
 

7 days of FREE* comprehensive antivirus, device security, and online privacy.
 

Join today. Cancel anytime.
 

*Terms Apply

Start Free Trial

Mobile

Related articles

View All Mobile
Thumbnail
VPN for Android
Browsing on your Android while on the go? Learn how a VPN helps protect your browsing activity on your Android smartphone or tablet, especially while using public Wi-Fi.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Thumbnail
Norton App Lock: Protect your sensitive apps
There are currently over 4 million apps available across various mobile platforms. It's virtually impossible to keep track of each and every app on all of your devices, whether it is a shared...
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Thumbnail
Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
Identity Theft is one of the most dangerous threats on the Internet Landscape. If a cybercriminal gains access to your financial information, it can be a potential catastrophe. In this post we’ll outline how you can keep your personal data protected from prying eyes.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Thumbnail
Why public Wi-Fi could be a disaster for you
Although WiFi has greatly increased convenience for laptop and smartphone users, it’s also opened up a significant number of security risks. Here’s how you can protect yourself from these threats.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read

Internet of Things

Related articles

View All Internet Of Things
Thumbnail
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things or IoT: It’s a phrase you may have seen or heard as our world grows more connected by the day. But what does it mean?
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Thumbnail
The connected home: How safe is it?
The connected home is focused on ease of use and convenience. Have you ever left the house and wondered if you turned the heater off, or locked the front door? Well, with the connected home, there’s an app for that!
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Thumbnail
Keep your home Wi-Fi safe in 7 simple steps
Small vulnerabilities in your home Wi-Fi network could cause problems. Learn how to secure your Wi-Fi connection in 7 simple steps.
Published: July 20, 2022 ·4 min read
Thumbnail
What is a honeypot? How it is used in cyber security?
A honeypot is a computer or computer system intended to mimic likely targets of cyberattacks. Learn more about what a honeypot is and how it works.
Published: August 01, 2022 ·3 min read

Malware

Related articles

View All Malware
man-holding-blue-phone
Android malware
The security argument between Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android system for smartphones is heating up yet again.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
man-headphones-vinyl
Do Macs get viruses and malware?
Can a Mac get a virus? Yes, Apple’s computers can get viruses and malware just like PCs can.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
girl-with-laptop-on-bed
9 simple webcam security tips to deter hackers
You might have heard that hackers can access your webcam. In the age of the Internet of Things, that’s a pretty scary notion.
Published: August 09, 2018 ·4 min read
Thumbnail
Spear phishing: A definition plus differences between phishing and spear phishing
Spear phishing is a targeted cyberattack toward a specific individual or organization with the end goal of receiving confidential information for fraudulent purposes
Published: June 01, 2022 ·3 min read

Privacy

Related articles

View All Privacy
Thumbnail
Software terms of service and privacy policies explained
If you’re like most people, you don’t read the Terms of Service when you get a new app or buy a new device. That’s a big mistake, because a lot of apps on the market that are less-than-ideal, known as “grayware,” count on you allowing them access to your information.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Thumbnail
Straight talk about cyberstalking
Technology opens our lives up in ways that weren't possible even less than a decade ago.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Thumbnail
Data Privacy Day 2019: Ten ways to keep your data more private
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. While this is good for productivity and...
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Thumbnail
Choosing Convenience Over Security
Choosing Convenience Over Security
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read

Want more?

Follow us for all the latest news, tips and updates.

Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube