Features of Norton Security
Key features and benefits
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One solution to protect your devices
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Provides protection against viruses, spyware, malware, and other online attacks
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Maintains your privacy, no matter what device you are using
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Avoids unsafe websites and suspicious downloads
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Lets you move protection from one device to another
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Lets you add more protection as you get more devices*
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Gives your kids the freedom to enjoy the Internet safely
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Includes our 100% guarantee: We will help keep your computer virus-free, or give you a refund**
Protection for your Windows computer
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App URL Monitoring monitors all applications that are installed on your computer and block the malicious websites from accessing your computer.
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Data Protector automatically identifies your most important files based on their location on your PC and file type and prevents any untrusted applications from modifying or deleting them.
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Script Control helps protect you from malware that you download or receive as attachments in phishing emails.
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Norton SafeCam enables you to be secure when you use webcam devices on the Internet. It prevents applications and malware from accessing your computer's webcam without your consent.
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Exploit Prevention - protects Windows devices from so-called "zero-day" attacks that attempt to exploit undiscovered and unpatched holes (or vulnerabilities) in Windows applications or in the operating system itself.
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Insight - identifies the files and applications that are safe or dangerous using the combined feedback of more than 175 million Norton users to identify incoming threats and proactively avert them.
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Behavioral Protection - detects the signs that a file is dangerous to proactively protect you from new threats.
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Always Up-to-Date - automatically downloads and installs important product or feature updates when you are not using your computer.
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Download Insight - prevents you from downloading files from websites that have a low reputation score within the Norton user community.
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Insight + Optimized File Copy - speeds up scan times by identifying safe files and only scanning unknown files.
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Norton Community Watch - collects information volunteered by millions of Norton users to spot new threats faster, identify safe files, and provide stronger, more efficient protection.
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Spam Blocking - keeps your mailbox free of unwanted, dangerous, and fraudulent emails that can steal your identity.
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Norton Password Manager - remembers, secures, and automatically enters your user names and passwords so they cannot be lost or stolen.
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Norton Safe Web - alerts you of unsafe websites before you visit them.
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Internet Protection System - scours websites and social networking sites for suspicious links and content to identify the latest social networking scams.
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Smart Two-Way Firewall - prevents strangers from accessing your home network by blocking incoming traffic determined to be unsafe.
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Cloud Backup - Lets you automatically back up 25 GB worth of photos, movies and files you choose from your PC to the Norton secured online storage
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Parental Control - a tool that helps keep your kids safe on the Internet, is included with your subscription. For more details, visit the Norton Family website.
Backup feature and Norton Family are available only with your Norton Security Premium subscription. To learn more , visit the Norton Store.
Protection for your Mac
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Essential Online Protection - helps keep your Mac safe from viruses, spyware, and other threats, even if they come from PCs - without slowing it down.
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Vulnerability Protection - updates daily to defend against threats that can infect your Mac through gaps in the operating system or other applications.
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Location Awareness - lets you adjust your level of protection depending upon where you're using your Mac - at home, the office, the local coffee shop or on the road.
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Mac Application Controls - lets you control how your Mac applications connect to the Internet, who can connect to your Mac and what they can do and see.
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Daily Protection Updates - run in the background to protect your Mac from new, late-breaking threats.
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Norton Safe Web - alerts you of unsafe websites before you visit them.
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Antiphishing Technology - blocks fraudulent phishing websites created to steal your identity and your money.
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Smart Two-Way Firewall - prevents strangers from accessing your home network by blocking incoming traffic determined to be unsafe.
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Email and Instant Message Attachment Monitoring - scans Apple Mail and Messages for suspicious attachments and other tricks used to steal your identity and your hard-earned money.
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Internet Protection System - scours websites and social networking sites for suspicious links and content to identify the latest social networking scams.
Protect your Smartphones & Tablets
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Mobile Device Support - protects multiple Android smartphones and tablets, as well as iPhones and iPads.
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App Advisor powered by Norton™ Mobile Insight - automatically checks and lets you remove Android apps and app updates that have potential privacy risks, intrusive behavior, and high battery or data usage.
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Anti-Malware powered by Norton™ Mobile Insight - automatically scans downloaded Android apps and app updates for malicious apps and lets you remove them.
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Norton Community Watch - collects information volunteered by millions of Norton users to spot new threats faster, identify safe files, and provide stronger, more efficient protection for your Android device.
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Call Blocker - lets you block calls to your Android phone from specific, anonymous, or unknown numbers.
Call Blocking feature is available only on Android 8.x or earlier devices.
* Additional fee may be required. Pro-rated charges may apply if you require installation on more devices than allowed in your current product subscription.
** Virus Protection Promise: To be eligible, you must have a qualifying subscription with automatic renewal. If a Norton expert is unable to remove the virus from your device, then you may receive a refund based on the actual price paid for the current term of your qualifying subscription. If you have a bundle (a qualifying subscription from Norton purchased with either another offering from Norton, or a third party offering), your refund will be limited to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of only your qualifying subscription for the current term, not to exceed the total bundled price paid. Any refund will be net of any discounts or refunds received and less any shipping, handling and applicable taxes, except in certain states and countries where shipping, handling and taxes are refundable. The refund does not apply to any damages incurred as a result of viruses. See Norton.com/guarantee for complete details.
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Operating System: Android;Mac;Windows;iOS
Last modified: 08/05/2024