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Select Acer computers include protection by Norton Security
Norton Security is pre-installed on select Acer computers, protecting your identity and
financial data from viruses, spyware, malware and other online threats. Learn more about
how to stay safe online and how to stay protected after your introductory subscription
ends.
Note
Specifications vary depending on model or Operating System.
Staying ahead of cybercriminals
Stay ahead of hackers and cybercriminals by understanding the tactics they use to access
your private data.
Ensure your software is up to date
Cybercriminals rely heavily upon software or platform vulnerabilities, as they are the
easiest way to sneak malware into a user's device unnoticed, sometimes with little action
on the user's part. Immediately after a software manufacturer announces an update,
hackers are ready with malware that can breach holes in the software that would have
been patched if the update was installed.
How to stay safe: Perform any and all software updates as soon as they are
available.
Keep a lookout for fake or phishing emails
Beware of emails that appear to be from a friend or business colleague that you know but
seem a little odd. Maybe they didn't capitalize your name or there are misspellings. The
email might be from cybercriminals who are trying to fool you into sending them your
credit card number, social security number, or logging into a fake bank website that looks
like yours but really isn't.
How to stay safe: Use a strong antispam filter. If an email looks strange, don't click
on anything and delete it immediately. Instead manually launch a browser and type in
your bank's website address and log-in yourself.
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