What are the risks of shopping online?

The biggest risk is that someone could steal your identity. A con artist or hacker could steal credit card information, run up bills, and destroy your credit rating. But think about it, we face those same risks when shopping at the mall.

What can I do to protect myself when I share files?

1. Secure your computer with a good personal firewall, antivirus solution, and antispam program.
2. Before submitting credit card information or other confidential information over the Internet through a connection that appears secure, confirm the authenticity of the URL.
3. Pay attention to the advised delivery date. Delivery dates further than 20 days after your payment involve more risk.
4. Read the terms and conditions in the contract, and print or save them. Pay particular attention to the policy on returns and restocking fees when returns are made.
5. Make sure your Internet security solution protects your personal information from being sent to Web sites without your permission, controls Internet cookies, and blocks banner ads.

Where can I learn more about shopping online?

Right here at Club Symantec. Read our article "Shop Safely Online." It explains in more detail how to shop smart and protect your computer safe and secure from worms, viruses and hackers looking for unsecured computers. .

Does Symantec have a product that can protect my personal information and my computer?

Yes we do. Norton Internet Security™ 2006 is Symantec's most robust product that can help the fight against identity theft. It offers comprehensive protection from bogus emails, hackers, and destructive viruses.