It can scan apps both before and after they are downloaded and before any app update is installed, allowing users to make informed decisions on the apps they choose to download. Using this technology, App Advisor is able to proactively help users’ smartphones by scanning apps to protect against mobile and online threats including malware, ransomware, adware and privacy leaks. Available for Android, App Advisor is powered by Norton Mobile Insight, a proprietary app analysis system that crawls app stores, analyzes running apps and uses machine learning to understand Android app behaviors.

The app also provides access to Dark Web Monitoring, which continuously searches the dark web and private forums for personal information and notifies users if any information is found.Īnother major feature is Norton 360’s App Advisor. Based on the plan chosen and device owned, customers have a variety of security services available for use.įor instance, users are able to browse, bank and shop with bank-grade encryption from Norton Secure VPN, which helps block cybercriminals from accessing personal information sent and received when connecting to home and public WiFi. The Norton 360 app provides multi-layered protection for mobile devices against vulnerabilities and other online threats that cybercriminals may take advantage of to take control of a customer’s device or steal their personal information. It also brings together features previously accessible through other Norton and LifeLock apps, making it easier for customers to access and manage their Cyber Safety tools from one centralized portal. The app allows for existing Norton 360 customers to access their device security, online privacy and identity features in one place.

This month, cybersecurity company NortonLifeLock announced the release of the new Norton 360 mobile application.

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