Norton to protect Windows 8
Norton has released new versions of Norton 360, Norton Internet Security, and Norton AntiVirus, which are now fully compatible with Windows 8.
The latest releases are optimised to make Windows 8 safer and
faster compared with running Windows Defender on Windows 8. Norton also
released two new, free touch-friendly apps for the
Windows 8 environment, available now on the Windows Store.
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Norton Studio (Global) · Companion app to Norton
360, Norton Internet Security or Norton AntiVirus that enables consumers to
manage, fix, update or renew Norton protection for their devices from within
the new Windows 8 user interface · Shows users at a glance
the security status of their PCs and other devices · Seamlessly integrates
with Windows 8 for easy, one-click access from the new user interface desktop Norton Satellite (U.S.-only) · Allows consumers to
save and share safely on Windows 8 by manually scanning their files most
likely to contain malicious threats, whether saved in the cloud, on their PC
or stored on external storage devices · Scans users’ Facebook
feeds so they can avoid unsafe links |
“With the release of Windows 8 it’s important to recognise that
consumers still need a comprehensive security solution – not just basic
antivirus,” said Chris Christiansen, Program Vice President for IDC's Security
Products and Services group.
“The types of threats most prevalent today are very
sophisticated, complex and use social engineering to prey on consumer habits,
so it’s crucial that security solutions not only address the current threat
landscape, but also the latest trends in technology. By providing a more
secure environment and optimised performance for Windows 8, Norton is improving
and simplifying the user experience for consumers adopting this new platform.”
According to third-party testing, when paired with Norton,
Windows 8 is 50 percent faster and 20 percent safer than with Windows Defender.
In addition, testing showed that Norton was
able to correctly detect and block all the threats that Windows Defender failed
to recognise. For more commentary on Windows 8 security, please
visit the Norton Protection Blog.
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