According to the pool of the well-known experts and IT – specialists, Windows 10 and the newest Mac OS have upgraded its safeguarding tools to the new level. So, the antimalware producing labs have reacted instantly to hold and advance its market segments. As within the definition, the key functions of an antimalware are very linear — via the running a full system scan by the schedule or manually, to protect the computer and data in real-time mode from all sort of hazardous malware attacks — two packages delivered significant results in common malware detection during their cross labs reviews.
So, if two packages during delivering its primary results and having similar services like – malware protection, ransomware, phishing detection, and VPN with cloud backup showed amazing results in cross lab reviews, how the results performed above correspond with real-time users protection? In what volume the two testing realities lab tests and customer test overlapping – totally or a particular? What can services regarding the users’ evaluation be received for a more modest price but in a more advanced capacity?
The objective practical data, high presumably, will be permanently collected by the well structured Trustcoyot real-time analytical framework performed below. Here, the user personally can express a point of view by marking the appropriate position with scores. They reached in some cases, quite different results provided below:
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|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10/11, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows 7/8/10, Mac, Android, iOS |
| Real-Time Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam Protection | Yes - *Norton 360 Standard and more | No |
| Vulnerability Scanner | No | Yes |
| Firewall | Yes | Yes |
| Free Automatic Updates | Yes | No |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| VPN | Yes - *Norton 360 Standard and more | No |
| 24/7 Support | Yes | Yes |
| Free Trial | No | 30-day |
| Price | $150 - 1 year/5 devices | $120 - 1 year/10 devices |
| Positives | One of the most significant Norton’s options -- automatic “Cloud Backup” when the computer is saving files in non-using mode. Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) with a strict “No Log” policy. VPN is constructed to protect all the business-financial data, passwords, e-keys, and personal information that can be stolen via the internet. Also, VPN will be useful when a PC is connected to public Wi-Fi networks. Norton doesn’t record users' identities or browsing history. Norton 360 Mobile App is FREE. | Simple and easy-to-reach menu. The key points include “Account”, “Privacy”, “Identify”, “Security”, and “Home”. Most often used buttons are in front of the first glance zone, so comfortable to reach. High performance of it's key elements - malware, ransomware protection and vulnerability scanner. Low RAM and CPU consumption |
| Negatives | Norton packages lack file shredding, a secure web browser, and secure file encryption. Sometimes, Norton doesn’t block detected viruses. One user may have to double-check that every detected threat was blocked and moved to the quarantine folder. A minor complaint about Norton’s user interface is that there’s no desktop application for Norton Password Manager -- only a browser-based web app. But this isn’t going to bother many people. “Parental Control” available in 360 Deluxe and 360 Premium only. | The service can be not able to detect all kinds of malware. In contrast to its competitors, McAfee doesn’t offer a wide variety of packages anymore. Currently, the buyer can choose between McAfee Total Protection and McAfee-LiveSafe. Quite expensive cost of common packs |
| Security | 8 | 8 |
| Features | 9 | 7 |
| Performance | 9.5 | 9 |
| User Interface | 9 | 9.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 8 |
| Support | 8 | 9.5 |
| Pricing | 7 | 7 |
