Surfing the internet comes with its own hazards. Hackers could steal your identity, empty your bank account or put malicious code in your computer. With the increase of smartphones coming on the market the criminal element of the internet is having a field day. There are nine things you can do to make their lives a bit harder and your device secure. BGR reports: Looking at the state of internet security, Norton Security makers Symantec released a detailed report that takes an in-depth look at our current digital life. The company found that mobile vulnerabilities and weaknesses are up 214% compared to 2014. That’s 528 total issues compared to 168 two years ago, an alarming increase. The company identified several steps that consumers can take to protect their data, and make it harder for hackers to attack them. Use better passwords Symantec argues that you should use strong passwords and change them regularly. You should try to come up with complex passwords that can include letters and numbers, including upper and lowercase letters and punctuation, and you should have unique passwords for all the services you use – a password management app might be handy. Social media: A hacker’s best [...]