Norton Security (Beta version)

y_stephens1 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2010, 10:29 PM

I just found this app on the Android Market. Norton Security (Beta) I believe this is a 90 trial version. it gives a few features like schedule scan, malware scan, call blocking and live update I have installed and so far so good! I use HTC EVO 4G

**Laos101** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2010, 10:39 PM

are people really trying to infect android devices?

Also, wrong forum methinks. Moved to Android General Thread for Software!

**Mr.KLeen** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-05-2010, 02:12 AM

welcome to the fun

MrDSL · #4 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 12:32 PM

Norton? really? Does anyone even use this bloated crap anymore? I have to tell you coming from all their pc bloatware I wouldn't install anything Norton on my device if they paid me..

I'm curious though does anyone else completely eradicate anything Norton when they go and try and fix someone's PC? I can't help myself..

**clockcycle** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDSL

Norton? really? Does anyone even use this bloated crap anymore? I have to tell you coming from all their pc bloatware I wouldn't install anything Norton on my device if they paid me..

I'm curious though does anyone else completely eradicate anything Norton when they go and try and fix someone's PC? I can't help myself..

Still nice to see a big name sorta taking the android Platform seriously.. Perhaps see some more support from them. Norton type Utilities have always been fun.

**Riptide9** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDSL

Norton? really? Does anyone even use this bloated crap anymore? I have to tell you coming from all their pc bloatware I wouldn't install anything Norton on my device if they paid me..

I'm curious though does anyone else completely eradicate anything Norton when they go and try and fix someone's PC? I can't help myself..

+1 Anyone that uses anything from Norton just doesn't know any better

They are the KING of BLOATWARE. It's the first thing I uninstall anytime someone wants me to work on there pc also. Hint: For those Norton users that would like to speed up there system by removing the Symantec anchor and actually have some real protection... Google Nod32 for antivirus or my personal favorite Vipre for virus & spyware

jrob · #7 (**permalink**) 07-31-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide9

+1 Anyone that uses anything from Norton just doesn't know any better

They are the KING of BLOATWARE. It's the first thing I uninstall anytime someone wants me to work on there pc also. Hint: For those Norton users that would like to speed up there system by removing the Symantec anchor and actually have some real protection... Google Nod32 for antivirus or my personal favorite Vipre for virus & spyware

how much does these alternatives to Norton or AVG cost per year?

Eliphion · #8 (**permalink**) 07-31-2010, 10:43 PM

Chiming in, if you uninstalled my Norton Internet Security I'd kick you in the face and throw you out of my house. Then again you would never touch my computer. Do you use netbooks only? Craptastic laptops from 1998? If you actually kept up with their products you'd know it's one of the best out there anymore.

http://tiny.cc/jxfd3
http://tiny.cc/smmbp

Been running it since 2007 and never had a problem with my computer. Built it myself, upgraded it all myself, etc, etc. That's not to say Norton is only for super tech people, it's actually not. It's made for the mainstream, but with todays computers and Norton's streamlined software, it's well worth the price if you don't want the hassle of the "free" anti-virus software.

As for the android app, I'll check it out when it's finalized and android becomes more mainstream.

Remember all you Norton haters, it's 2010. Not 2005. Technology and software change.

Yes, this thread actually made me post my very first post on here. lol

**gTen** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Laos101

are people really trying to infect android devices?

Also, wrong forum methinks. Moved to Android General Thread for Software!

Yes they are..it is not only Android but all cellphones like Winmo and iOS...These malware though isn't like a pc where you get it while surfing the net...more closely you installing apps that monitor more info then they really should..(Android though gives you a warning before installing what features the app accesses though..as in the recent of wallpaper app accessing ppls personal data and such)

Edit: There is also this: http://androidspin.com/2010/08/01/ha...t-android-bug/ .....>.>....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide9

+1 Anyone that uses anything from Norton just doesn't know any better

They are the KING of BLOATWARE. It's the first thing I uninstall anytime someone wants me to work on there pc also. Hint: For those Norton users that would like to speed up there system by removing the Symantec anchor and actually have some real protection... Google Nod32 for antivirus or my personal favorite Vipre for virus & spyware

Sigh...Norton is actually one of the best if not the best...they have improved a lot ever since 2009 making it less bloated...and you gotta get the Norton Internet Security pack..NOT Norton 360...and NOT Norton Antivirus alone..it has to be the Norton Internet Security pack

To be fair though Nod 32 is a lot less bloated and has comparable detection rates..but unfortunately unlike norton is not free every year after rebate.

The ultimate security I would consider aside of course an educated user..is:

Norton Internet Security 2010
Spybot Search & Destroy
Adaware
Malwarebyte

and use Google chrome for general surfing the internet and Firefox for secure places like banks and etc...

Again Norton alone is not enough..it has to be all the 4 above to be perfect as it can get...

Tregrad · #10 (**permalink**) 08-02-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Eliphion

Chiming in, if you uninstalled my Norton Internet Security I'd kick you in the face and throw you out of my house. Then again you would never touch my computer. Do you use netbooks only? Craptastic laptops from 1998? If you actually kept up with their products you'd know it's one of the best out there anymore.

http://tiny.cc/jxfd3
http://tiny.cc/smmbp

Been running it since 2007 and never had a problem with my computer. Built it myself, upgraded it all myself, etc, etc. That's not to say Norton is only for super tech people, it's actually not. It's made for the mainstream, but with todays computers and Norton's streamlined software, it's well worth the price if you don't want the hassle of the "free" anti-virus software.

As for the android app, I'll check it out when it's finalized and android becomes more mainstream.

Remember all you Norton haters, it's 2010. Not 2005. Technology and software change.

Yes, this thread actually made me post my very first post on here. lol

youve got to be kidding me!! youve been using it since WAY BACK in 2007 LOLOL norton is hte absolute worst thing you can have on your pc. the only reason they are the biggest seller of security software is because it comes in everything the box stores sell.
like one of the previous posters said "anyone who has anything norton on their pc just doesnt know any better. and you sir havent a clue one to go with your one post.