Norton (through BT) big update

grumpycrab

I guess most here avoid paid for AV and I would usually too, but Norton is free (via BT or EE or whatever they're called this week) and so use it purely for that reason.
It's just had a big update and introduced processes all over the place so I've just zapped it on my PC.  And just found it running amok on a neighbours too, so advised removing it there too.
Anyone else seen this?

km1500

Assuming you are talking about a Windows PC here then yes Norton should be removed asap whether or not there's been an update or not!

back in the day Norton was a good little antivirus program but these days it has expanded into a spider's web of unnecessary processes

The anti-virus that comes with windows is perfectly good enough

grumpycrab

km1500 said:

... but these days it has expanded into a spider's web of unnecessary processes

it was fine (as a no-cost option under BT) until the last month when it has blown up into the spider's web as you say.  what a stupid company.

Vitor

Friends don't let friends run Norton AV (or MacAfee, Malwarebytes etc. etc.)

Newcad

And you were doing nicely until...

Malwarebyres Antimalware works differently from a 'traditional' AntiVirus and is specifically designed to play nicely with Windows Security/Defender and give an extra layer of protection.

(And yes MB's own advertising calls it an Antivirus, but the marketing people don't care abour being correct, only about selling).

Eyeful

1. Personally I would never allow Norton on to my computer, even if I could get it for free

2. Just use your computer behind a router and turn on Windows Security.
Look here: https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

3. The experts all agree. the weakest link in the security chain is you.

Vitor

- Malwarebyres Antimalware works differently from a 'traditional' AntiVirus -

Malwarebytes is essentially redundant now that Windows Defender has matured into a security solution. Defender includes web protection (SmartScreen) and anti-exploit protections (Exploit Guard) that overlap with Malwarebytes Premium features that cost £30–£40 per year. Using both together can cause unnecessary overlap, potential slowdowns, and compatibility issues rather than adding meaningful protection.