

- #NORTON SECURITY FOR IPHONE UPGRADE#
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I finally relented and removed just the Secure VPN to test, but my mobile continued to crash and restart (though the episodes did decrease) and warnings of unsecured connections increased. Unfortunately, things only got worse and the last 2 weeks saw an escalation in my iPhone 8 mysteriously crashing and suddenly restarting on its own several times every hour, which negatively impacted my work.

(I am currently based in Turkey.) As I pay a great deal for the anti-virus/VPN bundle for my PC, I was reluctant to give it up without a fight. The Norton Mobile Security apps are the best bet for those who just want robust protection for one or two mobiles, and need nothing more.Shortly after installing Norton360AntivirusSecurity and the Secure VPN app, I began encountering difficulties accessing the internet from any Wi-Fi spot.
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However, if your needs go beyond a single mobile – and you own computers as well – it could make much more sense to pick up a Norton 360 Deluxe subscription instead.Ĭertainly, if you have a few mobile devices to protect, the cost of the 360 Deluxe plan is barely any more than three standalone Norton Mobile Security subscriptions, and Deluxe provides support for five devices – plus you can secure PCs (including Macs) as well as phones and tablets. With a Norton Mobile Security subscription, you get coverage for one mobile device at a reasonable asking price that’s competitive with big rivals like Bitdefender.
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You can be sure that you’re getting a tight level of security for your phones and tablets, then.Īs we’ve seen, the Android version of Norton Mobile Security does offer a little more in terms of the App Advisor, but you’re still getting plenty of worthwhile features with the iOS app, including that VPN and vetting of Wi-Fi networks. Norton’s antivirus engine ranks highly at the major independent testing labs, and over at AV-Test, Norton Mobile Security has achieved full-marks in all the recent Android tests, which is obviously a good thing. This is a useful feature indeed which could save you a lot of heartache in the long run. The App Advisor analyzes any app you’re thinking of installing and provides a breakdown of any possible privacy risks, and other issues like excessive battery drain, plus naturally it’ll flag up anything which harbors malware or adware. That's not something that iOS can do as it goes a different route with security, sandboxing apps away in a watertight fashion.įurthermore, Android users get the benefit of monitoring when it comes to apps from the Google Play store. With the Android flavor of Norton Mobile Security, as well as all of the above, you also have automatic and on-demand scanning for malware. (Image credit: Norton LifeLOck) (opens in new tab) Android extras: Malware Scanner and App Advisor
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Norton Secure VPN is a somewhat no-frills affair, but it does the job and is solid enough, so having it built-in is a serious boon.īoth apps will monitor the version of the operating system you’re using, and will warn you if it’s outdated and therefore potentially a security risk if you don’t upgrade to a newer version. This feature evaluates any wireless networks you join and warns you if they are potentially insecure, or indeed outright dangerous or compromised, thus saving you from having your data intercepted or a worse fate still like a malware infection.Įxtra online security is delivered via an integrated VPN. When you’re browsing the web, Norton Mobile Security will keep you safe from any nastiness you might encounter, as well as policing the likes of your texts for dodgy links. Here’s what you get with Norton Mobile Security for both iOS and Android: You get a bit more with the latter, but both have the same core features, so let’s cover those central functions, and then check out the extras on Android afterwards.

There are two different versions of Norton Mobile Security, one for iOS and another for Android. (Image credit: NortonLifeLock) (opens in new tab) Norton Mobile Security: what features does it have?
