Ask Marian
March 2008

Welcome to the Ask Marian Newsletter!

No doubt about it, the first signs of spring are in the air: the weather is warmer, and the days are getting longer. All of which means April 15th can't be too far off. This month I have some timely tax tips for you, plus you can read more to stay on top of security threats and your taxes.

As always, I encourage you to explore the Ask Marian blog, a terrific forum for discussing all kinds of kids' and parents' online issues. I'd love to hear from you!

Sincerely,
Marian Merritt
In the Spotlight

Selling a home can be a stressful endeavor for any family -- and the up-and-down housing market certainly doesn't make it easier. However, enlisting the Internet as a selling tool can help.

Using the Internet to Sell Your Home
What You Need to Know About

Attention, parents! Find out what your kids are really doing online. Don't miss this podcast, in which Marian and Will Gardner, Deputy CEO of ChildNet International, discuss the recently released Norton Online Living Report.

Podcast: The Norton Online Living Report
FREE Web Resources

Family Online Safety Guide

Identity Theft: Who to Contact if You're a Victim

Online Security Quick Tips Video

Security Tips for Tweens

Scan Your Computer for Viruses
In the News

Symantec's Family Online Safety Guide Wins 2008 iParenting Media Award
Written by Marian with a foreword from Lauren Nelson, Miss America 2007, the free educational guide, which launched last summer, was recognized by a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers, and schools nationwide.

Symantec Announces Availability of Norton 360 Version 2.0
The newest version of Norton 360 now includes Symantec's patent-pending Browser Protection technology, which defends against drive-by downloads and other new or unknown threats that exploit vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.

Judge Rules Against Accused Spyware Distributor
A U.S. judge has granted a request by the Federal Trade Commission for a judgment against a company accused of distributing spyware and adware onto people's computers.
We protect more people from more online threats than anyone inn the world. Symantec.

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