Learn more about App Advisor in Norton 360 for Android

App Advisor protects your device by warning about the apps installed that can leak personal information. The cloud-based Reputation Scan warns you about the installed apps, helps you remove malware apps, and you can also learn how much personal data your apps collect.

App Advisor analyzes the apps you have installed from Google Play based on various security and privacy criteria. It then provides insights into any potential risks associated with those apps. We recommend you read the app insights carefully before you decide to trust or uninstall the app from your device.

These apps are rated as a Privacy concern, depending on the following behavior:

• Data harvesting apps – collect your personal information such as Personal account information, contact details, Settings info, installed app details, Location, and use many sensitive permissions.

• Potentially risky apps – lists the apps that may lack a Privacy Policy and may require sensitive or unexpected permissions.

• Malware apps – lists the apps that may compromise your privacy or security and are designed to harm your device.

When you install the Norton 360 app, during the initial setup, App Advisor automatically scans all the installed apps on your device and warns of risks if any. Based on the recommendation, you can then trust or uninstall the app. If you think that Norton has incorrectly detected an app as risky or suspicious, you can report it to us. For more information, read Respond to App Advisor detections in Norton 360 for Android.