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Safeguard Your Credit Card When Shopping Online

This 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.

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Myths About Security
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Security software works just like other software on my computer. I don't need a subscription to make it work.

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Expert Q & A
Expert Q & A

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I heard that some laptops are a fire risk when they overheat. Are laptops a fire hazard?

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Security Quiz
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Are you in danger of losing data on your computer?

Have you set up a data backup system off site? Or do you just assume nothing bad will happen? Take this quiz to find out how close you might be to losing your family’s most vital information.

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Protect Your Smartphone From Hackers

Smartphones are just as vulnerable to hackers as computers are. Learn about the various risks and how to keep your smartphone protected.

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Online Backup Basics

In the event of a hurricane, house fire, or computer meltdown, your precious digital photos, online music collection, and other irreplaceable files are at risk. More tech-savvy consumers are now protecting their digital files with online backup services.

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The Underground's Cash Cow

Cybercriminals are no longer happy with just your data. Now on the underground auction block: Your computer.

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Sanctuaries for Thieves

Some online hosting providers ignore their customers' illegal activity -- or conveniently look the other way. Shutting down these criminal havens, however, is proving difficult.

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Save Your Social Security Number

With 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.

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Symantec Security Check

Test your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure.

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Safe Online Purchases

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Symantec Glossary

This week's tech term:

Network firewall

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