Applicable for: Android,iOS

View and respond to Device Security alerts in Norton 360 app on your mobile device

I have an Android device

The Device Security feature on your Norton 360 app alerts and helps protect your device against:
  • Rooted device settings

  • Untrusted certificates

  • Disable USB debugging and the Unknown sources option

  • Key Reinstallation Attacks (KRACK) vulnerability

  • Set lock screen and fingerprint lock for your device

You can also use the Your Protection Report card to view the number of operating system risks that Norton 360 has detected in the last 30 days.

View and respond to Device Security alerts

  1. From the home screen, launch the Norton 360 app.

  2. At the bottom of the main screen, tap Menu, then tap Device Security.

  3. Depending on the Device Security alert shown, tap Open settings and follow the steps to resolve the Device Security alert accordingly.

    Not all Device Security alerts mentioned below are available on all Android devices.

You can use the Ignore option to resolve any of the above device security alerts later. To view the alert again, tap the Ignored Risks on the Device Security screen, then tap Open settings.

View the Device Security report card

  1. From the Home screen, launch the Norton 360 app.

  2. At the bottom of the Norton 360 app main screen, tap and pull up the Your Protection Report option.

  3. Under the Device Security section, you can view the number of operating system risks that Norton 360 has detected.

I have an iOS device

The Device Security feature on your Norton 360 app alerts and helps protect your device:
  • Operating system upgrade

    Your Norton 360 app detects and alerts you if your device's operating system is out of date and provides steps to update your operating system to the latest version.

    Operating system updates may include important security patches that contain the most up-to-date protection. Ensure that you have the latest version of the operating system installed on your device.

  • Passcode detection

    Your Norton 360 app alerts you if you have not set a passcode for your device to prevent unauthorized access to your personal information.

You can also use the Your Protection Report card to view the number of operating system risks that Norton 360 has detected in the last 30 days.

View and respond to Device Security alerts

  1. From the Home screen, launch the Norton 360 app.

  2. At the bottom of the main screen, tap Menu, then tap Device Security.

  3. Depending on the Device Security alert shown, tap Open Guide and follow the steps to resolve the Device Security alert accordingly.

  4. Tap the three dots icon and tap Ignore to resolve the issue later. To view the alert again, tap the Ignored Risks option on the Device Security screen and tap Open Guide.

View the Device Security report card

  1. From the Home screen, launch the Norton 360 app.

  2. At the bottom of the Norton 360 app main screen, tap and pull up the Your Protection Report option.

  3. Under the Device Security section, you can view the number of operating system risks that Norton 360 has detected.

DocID: v137722461
Last modified: 07/15/2026

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