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What is Pegasus spyware + how to remove it from your mobile device?
Pegasus is smartphone spyware that surveils the mobile activity of criminals, but it's also been used against dissidents, journalists, and others.
Published: October 06, 2023 · 4 min
Is Poshmark safe? 6 common Poshmark scams to look out for
Learn about six common Poshmark scams to avoid and get tips for secure buying and selling on the online marketplace.
Published: January 17, 2025 · 9 min read
Phishing protection: 11 tips to protect yourself from phishing
These phishing protection tips will help you stay safer online, teach you the signs of phishing, and what to do if you see it.
Updated: March 14, 2025 · 12 min read

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Learn about logic bombs and their dangers. Explore real-world logic-bomb examples, understand how they work, and discover tips to protect yourself.
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Ransomware protection involves securing important files and info on your computer. Learn more here.
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IP spoofing is a technique cybercriminals use to manipulate internet data. Learn more about what it is and how it works.
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15 types of malware: real-world examples and protection tips
Learn about all the different types of malware, including spyware, adware, trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, botnets, and more.
Updated: December 20, 2024 · 15 min read

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Online Scams

Payment apps can be very convenient––as long as you don’t send money to a scammer. Recovering your money may be harder than you think.
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Spam is an unsolicited, unwanted, annoying, and sometimes scammy message. Learn how to stop spam here.
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In the glittering world of fame and fortune, even celebrities are not immune to cyber attacks and the burden they leave behind.
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Our Norton experts volunteered themselves as targets to uncover the ins and outs of part-time job scams. This is what we learned.
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Emerging Threats

Smishing is a type of phishing carried out via text message. Read this guide to learn how smishing works, warning signs, and how to stay safe.
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Get tips to troubleshoot and fix the black screen of death that appears when your device’s hardware malfunctions on Windows 10 or 11.
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Gen Threat Labs researchers reported that scammers have been exceedingly active, innovating new techniques and exploiting AI capabilities.
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Learn about common holiday cyberattacks and simple steps to help protect yourself from digital threats this season.
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What is the dark web and how do you access it?
The dark web is a part of the internet that most search engines can’t access — learn how to use it.
Updated: March 26, 2025 · 9 min read
Phishing protection: 11 tips to protect yourself from phishing
These phishing protection tips will help you stay safer online, teach you the signs of phishing, and what to do if you see it.
Updated: March 14, 2025 · 12 min read
How to scan and repair hard disk issues with the CHKDSK command
The CHKDSK command can help fix disk errors and improve your computer’s stability. Learn how to run it.
Published: March 14, 2025 · 12 min read
How to port forward on your router (a beginner’s guide)
Learn how to port forward on any router through your firewall settings by following our guide.
Published: March 12, 2025 · 12 min read

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