Norton Launches
Solution to Help Stop Hackers from Stealing Private Information Over Unsecured
Wi-Fi
Solution to Help Stop Hackers from Stealing Private Information Over Unsecured
Wi-Fi
Hackers
eavesdropping and intercepting consumer information on unsecured wireless networks with
only 27 percent regularly using a VPN while connected to one
eavesdropping and intercepting consumer information on unsecured wireless networks with
only 27 percent regularly using a VPN while connected to one
SINGAPORE – March 2, 2017 – Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ:
SYMC) today launched Norton WiFi Privacy in Singapore, a powerful, yet
easy-to-use solution for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad devices that
helps shield consumers’ information from hackers snooping on unsecured wireless
(Wi-Fi) networks.
SYMC) today launched Norton WiFi Privacy in Singapore, a powerful, yet
easy-to-use solution for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad devices that
helps shield consumers’ information from hackers snooping on unsecured wireless
(Wi-Fi) networks.
According to the 2016 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report[i]*, a third of
Singaporeans (34 percent) claim that they regularly use public WiFi and in
general, 77 percent of Singaporeans say public WiFi is useful for checking
emails, sending documents and logging into accounts on the go.
Singaporeans (34 percent) claim that they regularly use public WiFi and in
general, 77 percent of Singaporeans say public WiFi is useful for checking
emails, sending documents and logging into accounts on the go.
While most Singaporeans are aware of the risks, with 64 percent
acknowledging that they would not enter financial information online while
connected to a public Wi-Fi, 56 percent are unable to determine if the Wi-Fi
network they are using is secure. Only 27 percent use a Virtual Private Network
(VPN).
acknowledging that they would not enter financial information online while
connected to a public Wi-Fi, 56 percent are unable to determine if the Wi-Fi
network they are using is secure. Only 27 percent use a Virtual Private Network
(VPN).
“Consumers are often overly complacent when it comes to using public
Wi-Fi networks, believing that nothing will happen to them,” said Nick
Savvides, Security Advocate, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. “Norton WiFi
Privacy helps protect information, such as passwords and credit card numbers,
and denies access to hackers who may be eavesdropping on the same network.”
Wi-Fi networks, believing that nothing will happen to them,” said Nick
Savvides, Security Advocate, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. “Norton WiFi
Privacy helps protect information, such as passwords and credit card numbers,
and denies access to hackers who may be eavesdropping on the same network.”
Can you
really trust your hotspot?
really trust your hotspot?
What turns people into easy targets is confusion about the security of
public Wi-Fi networks. Most people assume that all Wi-Fi networks available in
public places like airports, hotels and cafes have security built-in. That’s
not always the case. When consumers log onto an unsecure network, hackers can
steal information as it travels across the web, sell it on the dark web for
profit or even use the information to drain consumer bank accounts.
public Wi-Fi networks. Most people assume that all Wi-Fi networks available in
public places like airports, hotels and cafes have security built-in. That’s
not always the case. When consumers log onto an unsecure network, hackers can
steal information as it travels across the web, sell it on the dark web for
profit or even use the information to drain consumer bank accounts.
Another common tactic, known as the rogue access point attack, is for
cybercriminals can to set up their own public Wi-Fi network and trick users
into joining it. Users may end up supplying your information to the
cybercriminal, and once they are on the spoofed hotspot, they may be redirected
to other fraudulent or virus-laden websites, or even be tricked into providing
credit card numbers or other identifying information.
cybercriminals can to set up their own public Wi-Fi network and trick users
into joining it. Users may end up supplying your information to the
cybercriminal, and once they are on the spoofed hotspot, they may be redirected
to other fraudulent or virus-laden websites, or even be tricked into providing
credit card numbers or other identifying information.
To combat this, Norton WiFi Privacy uses sophisticated encryption
technology and scrambles consumer information to help protect their information
and identity online.
technology and scrambles consumer information to help protect their information
and identity online.
Consumers Unaware of the Risk
- Nearly one in
three (27 percent) of consumers connect to a Wi-Fi network using VPN regularly; others can potentially allow a hacker to
steal data as it travels on the network. - Most Singapore
consumers (92 percent) use public Wi-Fi connections, yet only 44 percent think they know how to determine whether the
Wi-Fi network they are using is secure. - Consumers are still willing to click on links
from senders they don’t know or open malicious attachments. When
presented with a fraudulent and legitimate email, one in four (26
percent) cannot identify a phishing email.
Tips to Keep Yourself Safe at Public
Hotspots
Hotspots
· Never leave your laptop or handheld device
unattended-not even for a moment.
unattended-not even for a moment.
· Don’t allow your wireless card to automatically
join the nearest network. Instead, manually select the hotspot when you
connect.
join the nearest network. Instead, manually select the hotspot when you
connect.
· Make sure you’re on a legitimate hotspot by
checking with the host to confirm the network name and connection process.
checking with the host to confirm the network name and connection process.
· Turn off file sharing when you’re using a hotspot,
and try to minimize the amount of sensitive, personal data you store on your
laptops and mobile devices. You can usually turn off file sharing from your
operating system’s network settings menu.
and try to minimize the amount of sensitive, personal data you store on your
laptops and mobile devices. You can usually turn off file sharing from your
operating system’s network settings menu.
· Don’t do your online banking or trading at a public
hotspot. Save it for a more safe and controlled environment.
hotspot. Save it for a more safe and controlled environment.
· Don’t surf websites you wouldn’t want a stranger to
know you’re viewing.
know you’re viewing.
· When you’re on a public hotspot, you have no idea
what infections other connected computers might have, or whether there may be a
hacker prowling the network.
what infections other connected computers might have, or whether there may be a
hacker prowling the network.
· Make wise computing decisions. Always avoid using
hotspots for any type of important communication or transaction.
hotspots for any type of important communication or transaction.
Pricing & Availability
Norton WiFi Privacy is available as a 1 device ($59.99 MSRP), 5 Device
($89.99 MSRP) or 10 device ($119.99 MSRP) annual subscription and is compatible
with Windows, Mac, Android or iOS devices. These subscriptions are available
for purchase via https://sg.norton.com.
($89.99 MSRP) or 10 device ($119.99 MSRP) annual subscription and is compatible
with Windows, Mac, Android or iOS devices. These subscriptions are available
for purchase via https://sg.norton.com.
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