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Get Norton 360 Standard on 2 Devices Plus Identity Theft Protection for $24.99

Tech Republic Security

This exclusive bundle includes online dark web monitoring and identity theft support, so don't miss out on this discounted year-long subscription.

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Digital life protection: How Webroot keeps you safe in a constantly changing world

Webroot

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality.

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Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

eSecurity Planet

It warns you about phishing attempts. While Microsoft Defender is free, it lacks several advanced security features available in McAfee, such as identity theft protection, full-service VPN, and comprehensive personal data cleanup. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient.

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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

eSecurity Planet

McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient. But if you want more, McAfee Advanced adds identity theft coverage, credit card transaction monitoring, and credit score updates.

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Spam and phishing in 2022

SecureList

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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3 reasons even Chromebook™ devices benefit from added security

Webroot

Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

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Cybersecurity and Online Gaming

IT Security Guru

Phishing and stolen identitiesPhishing, the go-to method of attack for cybercriminals, is also a frequent tactic within the gaming community. Once obtained, this information is then used to extort the victim or conduct fraudulent activity using their identity.