Alternatives to Norton
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Norton (Norton by Gen) is one of the world's most recognized cybersecurity brands, owned by Gen Digital (formerly NortonLifeLock) and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Originally developed by Symantec in 1991, Norton has evolved from a simple antivirus into a comprehensive security suite covering antivirus, malware protection, VPN, password manager, parental controls, dark web monitoring, and identity theft protection.
McAfee
Unlimited devices on one plan with identity monitoring
Bitdefender
Lighter system impact with comparable detection rates
Malwarebytes
Simpler, lighter tool focused purely on malware removal
Kaspersky
Historically strong detection, though geopolitical concerns apply
Avast
Free tier available with solid basic protection
Windows Defender
Free built-in protection sufficient for low-risk users
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