Computer Security Suggestion for Going Dark - 08/09/15 05:53 AM
I just learned this and wanted to pass it on.
If you have Norton Security Anti-Virus Protection installed on your computer--chances are you bought a multiple package system for all the computers in your home.
With Norton Security the account holder can check if any computer with a key under that account is online.
If you and your spouse loaded a Norton security key on your devices then your spouse can to see when you are using any of your devices.
Since most people are creatures of habit...and your spouse knows your behavior, your spouse would probably be able to ascertain your movements by your usage.
For example, do you only use your laptop when you are home? Do you always leave your tablet connected to the internet or are you only connected when you are on facebook?
The Norton security system actually monitors activity and cites the last time the device was online.
If you want to go dark--you need to uninstall this program from the dual account.
If you do not uninstall this program then your spouse will know every time you are online. They won't know what you are doing online but, if you do not want them to have this information about you then you must remove the joint key.
If you don't want to keep Norton--contact the help desk and ask them to walk you through the steps to uninstall. There is a process you have to follow. Just deleting the device isn't sufficient.
If you want to keep Norton--just reinstall a new key under a new account.
If you have Norton Security Anti-Virus Protection installed on your computer--chances are you bought a multiple package system for all the computers in your home.
With Norton Security the account holder can check if any computer with a key under that account is online.
If you and your spouse loaded a Norton security key on your devices then your spouse can to see when you are using any of your devices.
Since most people are creatures of habit...and your spouse knows your behavior, your spouse would probably be able to ascertain your movements by your usage.
For example, do you only use your laptop when you are home? Do you always leave your tablet connected to the internet or are you only connected when you are on facebook?
The Norton security system actually monitors activity and cites the last time the device was online.
If you want to go dark--you need to uninstall this program from the dual account.
If you do not uninstall this program then your spouse will know every time you are online. They won't know what you are doing online but, if you do not want them to have this information about you then you must remove the joint key.
If you don't want to keep Norton--contact the help desk and ask them to walk you through the steps to uninstall. There is a process you have to follow. Just deleting the device isn't sufficient.
If you want to keep Norton--just reinstall a new key under a new account.