Norton Antivirus Standard and Norton Antivirus Plus are both antivirus solutions offered by NortonLifeLock, but they differ in terms of features and the level of protection they provide.
Norton Antivirus Standard
Norton Antivirus Standard is a basic antivirus solution designed to provide essential protection against viruses, malware, ransomware, and other online threats. Key features of Norton Antivirus Standard typically include:
- Antivirus Protection: Detects and removes viruses, spyware, malware, and other threats.
- Smart Firewall: Monitors network traffic and blocks malicious activity.
- Password Manager: Safely stores and manages passwords, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- Safe Web Browsing: Warns about risky websites and phishing attempts.
- Cloud Backup: Automatically backs up important files and documents to the cloud (limited storage).
Norton Antivirus Standard offers essential antivirus protection for one device under a single subscription.
Norton Antivirus Plus
Norton Antivirus Plus includes all the features of Norton Antivirus Standard with additional premium features and enhancements. Key features of Norton Antivirus Plus may include:
- All Norton Antivirus Standard Features: Includes antivirus protection, smart firewall, password manager, safe web browsing, and cloud backup.
- Secure VPN: Encrypts your internet connection to protect your privacy and data online.
- Dark Web Monitoring: Monitors the dark web for your personal information and alerts you if found.
- LifeLock Identity Alert: Alerts you to potential identity theft risks based on suspicious activity.
Norton Antivirus Plus provides comprehensive protection and additional features such as VPN, dark web monitoring, and identity theft protection services, making it suitable for users who require enhanced security and privacy features.
The main difference between Norton Antivirus Standard and Norton Antivirus Plus lies in the additional premium features offered by Norton Antivirus Plus. While Norton Antivirus Standard provides basic antivirus protection, Norton Antivirus Plus extends the coverage to include features like VPN, dark web monitoring, and identity theft protection services through LifeLock. Users should choose based on their specific security needs, the level of protection required, and whether they require additional premium features beyond basic antivirus protection.