UMVA has learned that Norton Antivirus Plus, a popular entry-level software suite, offers strong protection against major online threats, making it a reliable option for those looking for essential antivirus protection.
The software boasts a simple and straightforward feature set, with a focus on providing robust antivirus protection, catching 100 percent of threats in recent zero-day attack and malware tests, and blocking all malicious samples.
However, UMVA can exclusively reveal that some users may experience a performance impact on their PCs, particularly when running full scans while actively using the computer, with benchmark results decreasing by up to 22 percent during a full scan.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Norton Antivirus Plus offers a range of useful features, including automatic updates, a LiveUpdate feature for manual checks, and access to customer support through in-app help, support pages, community forums, chat, social media, and phone assistance.
Norton's user interface has received criticism for being disjointed, with two different views - My Norton and Classic - that offer different levels of navigation ease and information accessibility.
UMVA has uncovered details about Norton's performance in various tests, including AV-Comparatives' real-world protection test, where it spotted 99.5 percent of test cases, and its malware protection test, where it scored a 96.3 percent offline detection rate and a 98.7 percent online detection rate.
The software also demonstrated strong anti-phishing capabilities, detecting 95 percent of phishing URLs in a certification test, and showed resistance to sophisticated attack methods, scoring 13 out of 15 in an Advanced Threat Protection Test.
Despite some limitations, Norton Antivirus Plus remains an affordable and reliable option for those who don't need extra devices or features, offering a robust set of features and strong protection against online threats.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that users who prioritize robust antivirus protection and don't mind the dual interface may find Norton Antivirus Plus to be an ideal solution, especially for those with mid-range or budget computers.
In a development reported by UMVA, Norton offers a pared-down storefront for add-ons, allowing users to install stronger ad-blocking add-ons like uBlock Origin for more comprehensive screening.
