A firewall is a barrier protecting a device from dangerous and unwanted communications. Here’s what you need to know.

Cyberthreat trends: 2019 cybersecurity threat review

Last year, the Norton team brought you a new look into cybercrime via the documentary In Search Of The Most Dangerous Town On The Internet. Through...

Every February, users both single and coupled tend to increase their downloads of Valentines Day-centric apps.

Data leak exposes millions of bank loan and mortgage documents. Here’s what you need to know.

VPNFilter malware targets over 500,000 routers. Here's how to help protect yourself.

Recently, there have been reports about state sponsored, targeted attacks moving into the router and IoT security space. Read more to see how this affects you.

An unusual strain of ransomware has shown up on the scene, and it isn’t playing nicely at all. Dubbed “Jigsaw,” the ransomware was created in early March and made its way to the black market a week later, selling for around $140 USD. So far, it seems that there has been minimal sales of the malware. Luckily, it is not widespread yet.

A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) can bring down websites. Here’s what you need to know.

DoS attacks generally take one of two forms. They either flood web services or crash them. Learn how they work.

The dark web is often used by cybercriminals. But it’s also visited by journalists, law enforcement agencies and others.

Massive data breach at large hotel brand affects up to 500 million guests, potentially exposing them to identity theft and other crimes.

Your vote counts. Before casting your ballot, take a look at these 7 tips for election security.

A zero-day vulnerability is a software issue with no known patches. Until a fix is available, cybercriminals could exploit it.

Cyber security threats evolve, and so do cyber security facts. Here are 10 cyber security facts for 2018 to help give you the big picture.

Everything you need to know about Facebook’s 50 million compromised accounts.

The threat group dubbed “Magecart” has been targeting the payment information entered into forms on various websites.

Tablets and smartphones can be vulnerable to online threats and need security software

Did you know that your ISP can see what you do while you’re online? From making purchases to looking up medical conditions, your actions create a digital trail of data that can paint a very detailed picture of you.

Don’t let cyber con artists trick you into handing over personal information, money and more. Here’s what to know to help protect yourself.

A U.S. judge sentences a Canadian man to five years in prison for his role in the 2014 Yahoo data breach.

MyHeritage DNA testing and family tree website investigating email and password breach, resetting all user passwords.

Spectre Next Generation — reportedly a new set of vulnerabilities in computer processors — could put your data at risk.

More than 120 million U.S. households had information exposed in a data leak, potentially raising the risk of identity theft for the impacted American families.

Ride sharing company Uber has announced that hackers have stolen the personal information of about 57 million customers and drivers.

Several malicious apps have been downloaded from the Google Play Store millions of times, disguised as legitimate versions of the popular messaging platform “WhatsApp.”

In today’s connected world, cybercrime is a reality we all face. Therefore, you must choose trustworthy companies to handle your information

Until your Wi-Fi enabled devices have a security patch for the KRACK vulnerability here are some steps to take to help secure your devices.

A bug discovered in the Firefox web browser could allow attackers to gain access to files stored on a computer through malicious code injected into the browser’s built-in PDF viewer.

Two vulnerabilities, which are security holes in software, in Mac OS X operating systems affecting OS X versions Mavericks 10.9.5 up to Yosemite 10.10.5 have been confirmed.

Last week, the cyber attack against the hackers-for-hire firm Hacking Team, led to a theft of 400gb of data that exposed two Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities.

A group of hackers known as Team GhostShell, claims to have hacked a multitude of organizations, including financial institutions, government agencies, political groups, law enforcement entities, and universities.

Since the large-scale August 19th data breach revealing millions of user profiles and email addresses from the Ashley Madison online dating site, we have found and blocked a surge in email spam activity related to the Ashley Madison data breach.

The Norton Cyber Security Insights Report sets out to understand how consumers are personally impacted by cybercrime and puts a human face on the headlines dominating the news.

Cyber criminals are not run-of-the-mill street hooligans. Assailants of online crimes are educated, tech-savvy, sophisticated individuals who dont care if you prefer PC to Mac or vice versa. There...

Cybercriminals have reportedly stolen over 225,000 Apple ID account credentials from jailbroken iOS devices, using a type of malware called, “Keyraider”. The criminals have been using the stolen credentials to make in-app purchases with user accounts.

This year, Norton visited DefCon 24, a hacking conference held in Las Vegas. Established in 1993, this conference is designed to bring together people from all realms of the...

On Tuesday October 14th, a new vulnerability was discovered in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, affecting all supported versions of Windows, from Windows Vista Service Pack 2 up to Windows 8.1. According to the security firm, iSIGHT, this vulnerability has been exploited by a cyberespionage group known as Sandworm, to deliver malware to targeted organizations.

The security hole in Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to take over a computer. Once the attacker has gained control, they can potentially install programs, view, change, or delete data and more.

Since our personal safety takes precedence over everything, it’s safe to say that our digital security is a close second. This brings us to one the biggest challenges of Internet security – free vs paid internet security.

As more and more people lean towards reading in a digital format, here are a few things to keep in mind when reading ebooks.

You may have noticed growing reports in the media about the dangers of using USB memory sticks. A malicious USB device can install malware such as backdoor Trojans, information stealers and much more.

Cybercriminals use sophisticated tactics that make it extremely difficult for law enforcement alone to collect evidence, capture the suspect and prosecute them.

Sophisticated cybercriminals have devised a way to steal email credentials that bypasses two-factor authentication security and doesnt rely on otherwise easy-to-spot phishing methods. Heres what you...

A new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Adobe Flash. Security researcher Kafeine reports that this vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild.

Hot on the heels of another large data breach, Sonic, America’s Drive-In, appears to be the latest victim of a potential data breach. This could mean almost 5 million customers may end up with their credit card information traded in the underground economy.

Equifax has announced that cybercriminals have exploited a vulnerability in their website, allowing them to gain access to certain files. The data breach appears to have taken place from mid-May through July 2017.

Android smartphone users should be aware of a dangerous new type of malware that spreads via spam SMS or MMS messages that link to a malicious app file.

Attackers are setting their sights on stealing users Netflix credentials in order to sell them on the black market, providing access to the streaming service for less expensive prices.

Symantec has recently identified thousands of websites that have been compromised with malicious code, which is used to redirect users to a compromised website.

Malicious software that uses encryption to hold data for ransom has become wildly successful over the last few years. The purpose of this software is to extort money from the victims with promises of restoring encrypted data.

Since streaming video content has become mostly commonplace, cybercriminals have taken notice, and are spreading spyware and malware on many social media platforms via comments

A vulnerability in Apple’s AirDrop feature has been discovered by Australian security researcher Mark Dowd. AirDrop is an “over-the-air” file sharing service that uses Bluetooth and WiFi, and is built into iOS and Mac OS X products.

Tax season is a ripe time for phishing and spreading malware; without fail, tax-related online scams remain a most popular type of phishing scam each and every year. Through our threat intelligence network, we have identified four types of tax scams that individuals and businesses should be wary of as they’re preparing to file their taxes in 2016.

Hackers have figured out a way to hijack cell phones and steal the valuable information contained in them. Find out how criminals go after emails, photographs and payment apps to commit larger crimes like blackmail, fraud and theft. Learn how to keep your identity safe.

A new variant of Android ransomware has been discovered, which is displayed on the lockscreen’s user interface (UI). This threat, Android.Lockdroid.E, creates a lockscreen that appears more sophisticated and official by displaying fraudulent legal notices coupled with personal information gathered from the device.

iOS apps popular mainly in China have been infected with a piece of malware that can steal your data, and even get you to reveal things like usernames and passwords via phishing.

Last weekend several mainstream websites, fell victim to a massive malvertising campaign. The tainted ads in these websites may have directed thousands of unsuspecting users to a landing page hosting the notorious Angler Exploit Kit, a kit that stealthily installs crypto-ransomware and other malware on computers.

Earlier this week, white hat hacker Chris Vickery announced that he was able to gain access to over 13 million MacKeeper user accounts. A vulnerability was exploited in the company’s servers, which exposed the usernames, email addresses and other personal information of 13 million customers.

Petya ransomware is spreading using the EternalBlue exploit similar to the WannaCry attack. Here's what to do when it comes to ransomware.

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Not all hackers are inherently bad. When used in mainstream media, the word, hacker, is usually used in relation to cyber criminals, but a hacker can actually be anyone, regardless of their...

Selecting the right antivirus software for your devices is one of the most important things you can do for your digital safety. Know what to look for before you choose an antivirus.

A form of phishing, smishing is when someone tries to trick you into giving them your private...

If youre like most Internet users, youve never even heard of grayware, adware or madware. Thats because these are all lower on the threat scale in the world of malicious programming. Whats more, they...

Youve heard of malware, ransomware, botnets, and the like. What you dont hear about is the technology behind these threats. These threats all have to come from somewhere, theyre not just out there...

Today we are proud to announce the launch of the second installment in our documentary series The

Cyber espionage, also known as cyber spying, is grabbing a lot of headlines lately. The most recent incident affects Apple’s iOS. Researchers at Citizen Lab Have discovered that a highly sophisticated cyber espionage group has deployed a very rare, advanced form of spyware, which can break an iPhone wide open.

Hundreds of malicious apps are showing up on the Google Play Store, disguised as legitimate applications.