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Hired for CrimeWork-at-home scams turn job seekers into criminal accomplices, known as "money mules." 
Do the Bad Guys Know No One’s Home?You may be excited about your upcoming vacation, but posting information online about where you’re going or how long you’ll be away can make you vulnerable to criminals. These tips will help you protect yourself while you’re gone. 
Phishing: Avoid Getting Hooked by CybercriminalsHow often have you been tempted to click on a link in an email until you realized that it sounded like a scam? "Phishing" is a way cybercriminals try to trick you into revealing private data or account passwords through deceptive emails and websites. Here's how to avoid these scams. 
Your Money or Your DataSome cybercriminals create programs to kidnap your data. The schemes have not been extremely successful in the past, but refinements to the scam could change that. 
Is Your Nose for News a Threat to Your PC?The Internet has made it easy for you to be a news junkie. But beware. This could make you a target for cybercriminals who use news hooks to ensnare victims with fake websites and malicious attacks. 
Bad BargainsMore shoppers than ever are headed online this holiday season, but less-than-careful consumers paired with entrepreneurial cybercriminals is a dangerous mix. 
The Future of Voice Apps is HereNew voice apps and services for mobile and land-based phones can make sure you never miss a call or a message. But are the conveniences worth the risk? 
Safeguard Your Credit Card When Shopping OnlineThis holiday season you might be tempted to shop until you drop just sitting at your computer. But don't get too comfortable. Reports of criminals hacking into retail computer networks and stealing credit card numbers are growing. Here's how you can protect your card -- and your identity. 
Sanctuaries for ThievesSome online hosting providers ignore their customers' illegal activity -- or conveniently look the other way. Shutting down these criminal havens, however, is proving difficult. 
Save Your Social Security NumberWith just a little bit of information, an identity thief can go online and figure out your Social Security Number. Learn how to protect the number that identifies you most. 
Six New Safety Rules for Online ShoppingBefore you hit the online shopping mall, take these steps to make sure your transactions are secure. 
Beware of Word Document VirusesThink twice the next time you open a Microsoft Word file email attachment. It could contain a virus. 
Five Easy Ways to Stop Identity ThievesProtect your private information by choosing creative passwords, deleting unsolicited email requests for money or data, and more. 
Beware of New Cybercrime TrendsBot nets. Virtual worlds. New evolutions of spam. Here are the latest threats you and your family need to be aware of online. 
Keep Your Credit Card Safe Online -- and OffDo you have a moment of reluctance every time you buy something online with your credit card? Do you worry about whether you will become a victim of identity theft? Here are the best steps you can take to protect yourself. 
The Latest in Online Auction ScamsMany of us -- and our kids -- don't think twice about buying from and selling to strangers at online auctions these days. Here's how to make a safe deal. 
Resolve Disputes with Online MerchantsLearn how to electronically archive your important documents for safe keeping. 
Keep Your Computer Pirate-FreeDownloading pirated software could harm your computer -- and lead to identity theft. Here are things you should be aware of. 
Five Steps to Prevent Online ID TheftSome computer criminals try to trick people into divulging sensitive financial information. Here's how to recognize and avoid a "phishing" attack. 
Safe Volunteerism and Charity OnlineThis giving season, many of us will look for opportunities to volunteer or to give online. But how do you find a reliable charitable organization? 
Online Resources for Identity Theft RecoveryThe Internet -- which often is blamed for the increase in identity theft -- is also filled with resources to help you report it and start cleaning up damage to your credit. 
Safety at Auction and Classifieds SitesAlthough auction and classifieds web sites make it easy to buy and sell goods, scam artists are lurking, trying to dupe the unsuspecting. Here's how to avoid getting caught in a World Wide Web of cons. More FeaturesSymantec Security CheckTest your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure. TestSymantec Tools
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Protect your family computer from viruses and other threats. VisitInternet Security Threat Report
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