Norton
Norton is an antivirus suite that scans computers and phones for malware, ransomware and phishing threats. It bundles a VPN, password manager and cloud backup into yearly subscriptions for households and small teams.
#3 in Security & Privacy ToolsAntivirus SoftwareNo free plan
Who it's for
Best for
Households protecting several laptops and phones under one yearly plan
Beginners who want simple virus scans and a built-in VPN in one bundle
Not for
Careful buyers who want one flat price without upgrade pitches
Tinkerers who uninstall and switch antivirus tools often
Features
Malware and ransomware protection
Guards a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone against viruses, malware, ransomware and hacking attempts, with a virus protection promise behind it.
Cloud backup
Online backup storage starts at 2 GB on Norton 360 Standard and reaches 250 GB on the ten-device plan.
Password manager
A password manager stores logins, and Dark Web Monitoring watches for exposed credentials on Norton 360 Standard and higher tiers.
Private internet connection
A built-in VPN encrypts the connection on Norton 360 Standard, which covers three PCs, Macs, tablets or smartphones.
Multi-device licences
Subscriptions run from a single device up to ten, with a twenty-device tier sold as Norton GO Platinum.
What users say
Pros
- Full and quick scans find malware on the machine and clear the infections already there.
- Blocks hacking attempts across desktop computers, laptops, tablets and phones at a low yearly cost.
- The scan and removal screens stay simple enough to work through without any technical background.
Cons
- Full scans push CPU and memory hard enough to slow the whole machine down.
- Pop-up warnings about trackers and registry errors appear constantly and open paid upgrade offers.
- Fix-it buttons inside the app lead to separate purchases, and add-ons stack into a large yearly bill.
- Removing the program needs a special removal tool, and leftover folders, services and browser extensions stay behind.
- Cancellation links loop without reaching a working form, renewals are charged anyway, and refunds stop after 60 days.
- Normal files from trusted programs get quarantined, and undoing it means digging through exclusions with no quick undo.
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