… "Modern protection should address the real risks people face online today, from phishing and scams to malicious downloads." The company said its protection technologies blocked 4.8 million threat events in April, a figure that includes malware, phishing, scams, malicious websites and other harmful … …
… Protect your personal data Chief information security officer of security software company Ivanti, Jack Nelson, says scammers are trying to get access to sensitive systems. …
… Thankfully, your phone's operating system comes with solid antivirus protection and regular security patches to keep your device safe. You can also bolster this security by installing a third-party antivirus app and learning to identify phishing, scams and suspicious files. …
… Emails deemed suspicious will either be marked as potential scams or blocked outright. These tools can filter out many obvious and some more sophisticated scams, but they’re still evolving -- and so are the scams they fight -- so you’ll still need to use common sense to protect yourself. …
… "In 2025, people reported losing far more money to scams on Facebook alone than they reported losing to text or email scams," the commission said. Scams originating on Facebook cost people $794 million in 2025, while WhatsApp and Instagram combined for $659 million in losses. …
… Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. …
… But for the most part, VPNs are just another part of your cybersecurity toolkit, but for privacy, not online security, says Tomaschek. …
… You can switch between this and the alerts panel to view notifications about security issues found by Norton. The left sidebar, meanwhile, has clearly labeled links to the security, performance and privacy tools. …
… Security for additional tools SecurePass uses the industry-standard AES-256 encryption and HTTPS security protocols that most password managers use to protect your data. It doesn’t stop there, though. It also uses the SHA-512 and BCRYPT encryption protocols for modern, reliable security. …
… Malwarebytes Browser Guard Compatibility Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari Pros Can be installed for free or as part of a Malwarebytes cybersecurity suite Blocks various trackers beyond standard advertising trackers Offers some malware protection Blocks scam websites and pages Lets you contro… …