Norton

Norton: security and digital privacy software

Norton is a cybersecurity software company that offers protection plans for devices, connections, and personal data. Its offering is organized into three main areas: all-in-one plans, antivirus, and privacy. The company presents its catalog as a solution to protect against scams, viruses, identity theft, and other online threats, and states that its products include scam detection with Genie AI artificial intelligence.

All-in-one plans

The main line bundles several tools into a single subscription. Norton 360 Deluxe covers five devices (PC, Mac, tablet, or phone) and includes antivirus, antimalware, antiransomware, and hacking protection, scam protection, the 100% Virus Protection Promise, 50 GB of cloud backup, password manager, deepfake protection, VPN with private internet connection, dark web monitoring, Privacy Monitor, and parental controls. Norton 360 Standard covers three devices and reduces backup to 2 GB. The range is completed by Norton 360 with LifeLock Select, Advantage, and Ultimate Plus, which add LifeLock identity protection and, in the case of Select, 250 GB of backup and Scam Protection Pro.

Antivirus and mobile protection

Norton AntiVirus Plus protects a single device (PC, Mac, tablet, or phone) and includes antivirus, antimalware, antiransomware, hacking protection, scam protection, the 100% Virus Protection Promise, 2 GB of cloud backup, password manager, and deepfake protection. For mobile devices, the company offers Norton Mobile Security for Android and iOS, with one year of protection for one device and includes WiFi security, scam protection, internet security, and device security. These mobile plans are also included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock subscriptions.

Privacy and VPN connection

The privacy area brings together Norton VPN, Norton AntiTrack, and Privacy Monitor Assistant. Norton VPN Standard covers five devices and offers access to 2,800 servers in 28 countries, compromised network detection, anonymous browsing, kill switch, split tunneling, and no-log policy. The company notes that its VPN was rated the 'best streaming VPN overall' by Tom's Guide.

Small business solutions

Norton Small Business is the line aimed at companies and professional teams. Plans cover between 6 and 20 devices, with two devices per user, and include device security, secure browser, software updater, Utilities Ultimate, password manager, cloud backup (250 GB or 500 GB depending on the plan), secure VPN, and driver updater. The company offers four variants of this line with first-year prices ranging from $119.99 to $399.99.

Free tools and resources

In addition to paid plans, Norton makes available to users free tools, free trials, and a virus scanner and removal tool. The website also offers informational resources organized by topics such as data breaches, shopping scams, AI safety, and VPNs, along with a blog and a user community.

Coverage and guarantees

The company states that its plans include a 60-day money-back guarantee. Subscriptions are recurring and renew automatically; the introductory price is valid for the initial period offered and thereafter the current renewal rate applies. Some features, such as cloud backup, driver updater, and Utilities Ultimate, are only available on Windows, excluding Windows in S mode and ARM processors. Dark web monitoring is not available in all countries and varies by region.