{"id":189883,"date":"2022-05-04T00:36:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=189883"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:47:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:47:18","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-from-norton-antivirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-get-the-most-from-norton-antivirus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the most from Norton AntiVirus’s 5 core features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Norton 360 AntiVirus<\/strong> products are designed to offer all the cybersecurity features<\/strong> you need in one package. However, the range of offerings can be a bit overwhelming to those only familiar with the brand’s popular malware-scanning engine. The key to getting the most from Norton 360 AntiVirus<\/strong> is to understand how the product works and take advantage of its five core features<\/strong>, which are device security, cloud backup, VPN security, password management, <\/strong>and parental control<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Norton device security<\/h2>\"Norton

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    Offering protection from viruses, spyware, and other online threats, Norton 360 is one of the most comprehensive security programs available. Its device security scanner is called the SONAR System<\/strong> (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response). This antivirus system uses heuristics and file emulations to detect and remove threats that have not been identified by traditional means<\/p>\n

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    The SONAR System is constantly updated with the latest threat information from Symantec’s Security Response team. However, to get the most from Norton 360, you need to make sure your product is set for regular updates. You can do this by opening the Norton 360 Control Panel and navigating to Update<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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    Of course, it’s also essential to run regular computer scans with Norton 360. It’s tempting to just stick with Norton’s quick scan<\/strong> option, which examines key areas of your computer in about five minutes. To get more out of your subscription, however, be sure to periodically use the full system scan<\/strong>. This could take longer, but you can use your computer during the scan, and tests show SONAR eliminates 100% of threats on average.<\/p>\n

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  2. Norton 360 cloud backup<\/h2>\"Norton

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    Losing data is one of the most common and frustrating computer problems. It can be caused by various issues, from hardware failures to accidentally deleting files. That’s why Norton 360 offers cloud backup<\/strong> as part of its comprehensive protection package.<\/p>\n

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    With Norton 360 Standard, you get 10 GB<\/strong> of storage for your backups. This can be a bit low for many users, so we recommend upgrading to the Premium package that offers 75 GB<\/strong>. Premium provides this backup for up to 10 devices<\/strong>, which you’ll want to take advantage of to get the most out of Norton 360.<\/p>\n

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    Norton 360’s cloud backup is easy to use and configure. You can set it up to run automatically or manually. And you can choose which files and folders you want to include in your backups. It’s smart to put all your important documents in the cloud backup since it also provides ransomware protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  3. Norton 360 VPN security<\/h2>\"Norton

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    Using a virtual private network<\/strong> is essential to keep your online activity private and secure, especially when using public networks. Norton 360 comes with a VPN service that encrypts <\/strong>your internet traffic and hides your IP address<\/strong>. This means that your Internet Service Provider or anyone else spying on your online activity will not be able to see what you’re doing.<\/p>\n

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    Norton 360 offers VPN with 256-bit AES encryption speed<\/strong>, the highest level of encryption available. Norton 360’s VPN is also straightforward and has a no-logs policy, which means that your online activity is not tracked or monitored.<\/p>\n

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    The best feature of the VPN protection, which comes with all Norton packages Standard and above, is that you get unlimited data<\/strong>. You may also want to take advantage of the option to change your IP location<\/strong>. This lets you get localized content from other countries.<\/p>\n

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  4. Norton Password Manager<\/h2>\"Norton

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    One of the most valuable features of Norton 360 is the Password Manager<\/strong>, which allows you to securely store your passwords and other sensitive information in an encrypted format. Do you hate coming up with new, strong passwords on your own? Then take advantage of the Password Manager’s ability to generate passwords, check password strength, <\/strong>and automatically change passwords<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    The Norton Password Manager is available on all major browsers and platforms, making it a very convenient tool to use. To get the most out of this feature, enable two-factor authentication. This allows you to log in to your account even if your password is compromised.<\/p>\n

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  5. Norton Parental Control<\/h2>\"Norton

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    If you have children who are at the age where they can use their devices unmonitored, it’s important to set internet browsing restrictions<\/strong>. Norton 360 provides parents with the tools to protect their children from exposure to inappropriate content and contact with strangers.<\/p>\n

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    With Norton Parental Control<\/strong>, you can set limits on what your children can do online and monitor their activity to stay safe. Be sure to take advantage of the Norton Family<\/strong> app, which gives insight data<\/strong> that you can use to create a healthy life balance between your kids and their devices. In addition, you can also set a curfew for your children so that they cannot use the internet during certain hours.<\/p>\n

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