Great info James and Davin.... sholud be MUST READ for everyone on this forum.
I might add when you go to a processor site always look in your brouse address to be sure it shows the
https:// not just
http:// or you could get in big trouble logging info there.
I agree, Norton totally sux and I got rid of them back when still had a Wind 98 ver 2 that started running like a 3 legged Poodle carrying a bag of Portland cement thru a muddy field.
I used to have online banking with B of A and someone tried to hack into it several years ago (when Bof A lst started online option). I got wise b4 any damage was done and I closed that acct and got all different numbers and CCs at the same bank. I never reinstated the online Bof A option though and do all of it offline just to be safe.
Watch out fro keylogger too as mentioned and run your spyware often if it is not automated. Watch for how much garbage shows up eaxh run and that will clue you in to how much risk you are enduring with your cyber activity and travel sites.