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My Norton product looks different

In the constant endeavor to provide latest technology and quality products, Norton has released an update for all of its security products.

Why does my Norton product look different?

Norton has released a new version of Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton 360, and Norton Security. This latest release reflects the new look of Norton, and is also compatible with Windows 11. To know more, read Switch between the My Norton window and classic window.

How is it different from my earlier version of Norton?

Your new Norton product doesn't just look different, it is now better equipped with enhanced security features and also includes performance improvements.

I want to know more about the features of my Norton product

Norton offers specialized protection that helps in keeping you and your devices safe. Your PC is protected from viruses, online threats, identity theft and financial scams.

Key features and benefits

  • Window 11 compatibility - latest version of Norton products ensures that they work flawlessly with Windows 11.

  • Total Cloud Protection - a feature that scans your PC directly using cloud-based virus definitions.

  • Refreshed look - it brings you the cutting-edge technology, and world-class security with simple, easy-to-navigate user interface.

  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) support for https - The IPS included in Norton Security now detects attacks using https connections, and stops those attacks before they take up residence on the device.

  • Static Data Scanner (SDS) - These user-mode modules enable an enhanced security model, improved protection efficacy, and better resource management.

  • Performance improvements - Significant performance improvements in Startup time and shutdown time

Additional features

  • Proactive Exploit Protection (PEP) - 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

  • Emulator - Runs and analyzes unknown and suspicious files in an isolated protected virtual environment to see how they act before allowing the file to be run on the user's device.

  • Cloud-based controls in Norton account let you fix, update, renew, and install Norton products over the Internet with a few simple clicks. It brings together your available Norton Protection for other devices, like your Mac® computer, smartphone, or tablet, in one place.

  • 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.

  • Behavioral Protection - detects the signs that a file is dangerous to proactively protect you from new threats.

  • Always Up-to-Date - automatically downloads and installs important product or feature updates when you are not using your computer.

  • Download Insight - prevents you from downloading files from websites that have a low reputation score within the Norton user community.

  • Insight + Optimized File Copy - speeds up scan times by identifying safe files and only scanning unknown files.

  • Power Saver Mode - maximizes your laptop's battery life by putting off non-critical activities until your computer is plugged in.

  • Monthly Report - tells you what Norton has done in the past month to protect you and your PC.

  • Startup Manager - helps you to reduce the time your computer takes to start by letting you manage which application scan start automatically when the computer is turned on.

  • 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.

  • Smart Two-Way Firewall - prevents strangers from accessing your home network by blocking incoming traffic determined to be unsafe.1

  • Spam Blocking - keeps your mailbox free of unwanted, dangerous, and fraudulent emails that can steal your identity.1

  • Norton Password Manager - remembers, secures, and automatically enters your user names and passwords so they cannot be lost or stolen.

  • Norton Safe Web - alerts you of unsafe websites before you visit them.

  • Internet Protection System - scours websites and social networking sites for suspicious links and content to identify the latest social networking scams.

  • Automatic Backup - lets you automatically back up photos, movies, and files in Norton 360 and Norton Security 1, 2 and Norton Security Online3

  • Free Technical Support - free technical support that delivers the help you need throughout the length of the subscription.

1 Feature not available in Norton AntiVirus

2 Feature not available in Norton Internet Security

3 Backup to the local computer only

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DOCID: v111382660
Operating System: Windows
Last modified: 09/06/2023