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Don't Skip Out on Antivirus Software in 2023

Protect your PC from malware and viruses with the best antivirus software around.

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Still using Windows 7? These security tips will protect your laptop now that support is dead

You should upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible, but if you just can't or won't, we'll show you how to level up your Windows 7 security until you can protect your computer.

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Symantec sale: Norton Security slashed to $10 for first year

Norton's antivirus protection is currently antiexpensive.

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<p>The vulnerability allowed malware to manipulate photos sent over WhatsApp and Telegram.</p>

WhatsApp, Telegram had security flaws that let hackers change what you see

In a demo clip, Symantec’s security researchers altered all the faces to show Nicolas Cage instead.

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Symantec takes on election hacking by fighting copycat websites

The new tool could prevent hacked emails and the spread of misinformation.

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China-based espionage campaign targets satellite, defense companies

"Thrip" group targeted operations that monitor and control satellites, Symantec reports.

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Norton Core router gives you secure Wi-Fi, top speeds

The Norton Core router gives you a free year of security for all your devices and provides tops speeds -- but its range was a little disappointing.

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SAP, McAfee, Symantec reportedly let Russia review their code

The security software makers let Russia search for flaws in their products, according to Reuters. That's a concern for US agencies that use the software.

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<p>Hundreds of power grids have been hacked in the United States, Turkey and Switzerland.</p>

Hackers gain access to hundreds of global electric systems

Researchers find that a cyberattack group has been quietly sneaking into the world's power grid control systems over the last six years.

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<p>Norton WiFi Privacy promises security on public Wi-Fi networks.</p>

Norton's new VPN app wants to save us from dangers of public Wi-Fi

It's billed as a way to stay secure on public networks, but Norton's new Wi-Fi Privacy app also gives you plenty of VPN benefits on your mobile, though you'll need to pay for the privilege.

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Symantec reportedly eyes splitting into two

The company is allegedly pondering a separation, with one company devoted to security and another focused on storage, reports Bloomberg.

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Symantec will be rebranding and streamlining its complicated Norton line of security suites into one.

Symantec to slim Norton line to single security suite

Symantec's widely used and much maligned line of Norton security suites will get a major overhaul in September.

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