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Norton Antivirus is a software program that came out in the nineties to help protect people against many of the computer viruses that were cropping up on the Internet. Many of these viruses were designed to collect sensitive information and aid in people stealing the identities of Internet account holders. Through the years, Norton has stayed on the cutting edge of antivirus technologies, and has advanced their programs to meet the needs of the ever changing Internet user market.
The 2010 edition of Norton Antivirus combines all of the technologies found in previous editions while also adding a little extra protection. This review will focus on the features that the 2010 edition offers, and the protection that it provides.
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Protection Features:
Even though the most basic version doesn't include all of the great advancements of some of the other versions (like Norton 360 4.0 and Internet Security 2010), it does have some very good protection features. As with all antivirus software, the point is to add to a person's ability to fend off unwanted programs that are designed to either collect sensitive information or cause damage to the computer system and its files.
To help protect against this, some of the basic features of Norton Antivirus 2010 include features to block viruses, trojans and worms, as well as bot programs and spyware. The update of this technology has helped to secure the overall platform of Norton Antivirus and made things even more secure for the end user. This blocking technology will also help to prevent the acquisition of sensitive information by programs that are designed to help steal people's identities.
Furthermore, there are also protection features that are designed to help ensure that you can track threats to the security of your computer in real time. This will help you to see how you can better your security systems, and ensure that you are protected from all Internet threats. Also, there are other features that help to safely recover information from computers that would normally be too severely infected.
The updates and the detection techniques are also upgraded, and supersede all other programs that have been developed for the use in virus protection. By updating at intervals of ten to fifteen minutes, it's easy for the program to ensure that the most recent information is available, which also helps to ensure the protection of the computer. Furthermore, Norton offers a feature that helps to eliminate backdoors that can be exploited in software programs.
Unfortunately, even this great coverage in protection doesn't stand up to the Internet Security 2010 version of Norton Antivirus software, and loses by a great deal to Norton 360. Both of these versions are considered upgrades to the basic Norton Antivirus 2010 version, and they offer a great deal of additional protection against hackers and other malicious attacks. There are also features to add to the parental controls to help protect your children against unsecured or inappropriate websites.
Networking Features:
Many antivirus software programs have seen that there is a need to protect those people who have to use a network to either share data to those in an office setting or who need it to log on to the Internet. This feature has made it possible to secure those networks by closing up possible doors that could be exploited by hackers, or even just people who would want to use your personal information against you. Norton has seen the need to have secure networks and offers protection for these networks, but not in the basic Norton Antivirus 2010.
Nevertheless, if a relatively inexpensive upgrade won't put too much of a strain on your wallet, then simply moving up to 360 may be a great option to look into. There are many different aspects that will benefit from the upgrade. The networking security alone is a valuable aspect that will allow you to ensure that you will always know when your computer is being attacked and keep people from accessing your private and sensitive documents.
Privacy and File Safety:
Again, many features have been added to antivirus software to improve the security of the person who is using it. And again, the only way to benefit from Norton's improvements on privacy and file safety is to upgrade to either 360 or Internet Security. Both of the advanced programs offer features that ensure your privacy is protected by blocking hackers from accessing your information, blocking phishing websites and also by ensuring that keystroke loggers are not usable.
Norton 360 4.0 also offers file protection technologies that help to ensure that your sensitive data is stored securely. Norton does this by providing special security to particular folders on your computer that help to ensure they are protected. If this is not possible, then Norton provides extremely secure offsite servers that can store the information and ensure that it is protected against viruses, hackers and any number of issues that could arise.
Overall:
In terms of overall protection, Norton Antivirus 2010 offers a good deal of protection against viruses and other destructive programs for a relatively inexpensive price. However, for about double the price, you get more than double the protection from your software purchase. This seems like one of the better deals available on the market for those people that are looking for protection for all of their computing needs.
Furthermore, with a name like Norton on your side, you can be sure that you are well protected against those programs that are designed to cause damage to your computer system and files. The protection of all of those programs that are in the Norton 2010 family of computer security is simply great. With all of the advanced features and the user friendly setup of the new program, it is easy to see why so many people have decided to make the switch from their old antivirus programs.
With the combination of protection options and the many features that are included with even just the basic 2010 version of Norton Antivirus, you will be assured great protection from viruses and other destructive programs. Though more expensive, the 360 version is sure to push the basics of the antivirus world to a whole new level. Unless a professional devotes a great deal of time to attacking your computer, which most people will find isn't a likely possibility, there will be no access without your permission.
Even though Norton does provide a great deal of technology and advancements in antivirus software, many of the aforementioned details of the program are not included with the basic 2010 Antivirus. However, the basic version does offer a great deal of protection from viruses and other programs that are designed to harm computers. This means that if your needs extend beyond the basic desire to protect your computer and files, you will likely need to purchase the 360 version or the Internet Security version of 2010 Norton's Antivirus.
With all of the different levels of protection that are available to those people who choose Norton's, there is surely something that will fit the needs of anyone who is interested in using the new 2010 versions. The prices of the various choices range from $39.99 for the basic version, which for most people is more than adequate protection against viruses, up to $79.99 for the most advanced version of Norton Antivirus 360. Norton Internet Security, though it offers many of the same features as 360, is still lacking in some areas and is basically the mid-grade program, which is reflected in its price of $69.99.
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