Norton Mobile Security for Android Boosts Security and Privacy Protections
November 07 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
New Report Card Provides Automatic Security and
Privacy Analysis and Reveals Where Data Travels
Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced the latest
version of Norton Mobile Security for Android, its flagship mobile
solution. The robust App Adviser feature, which deploys proactive
protections against malicious apps and other sophisticated threats
on Android devices has been redesigned for ease of use. The update
also includes a Report Card feature and integration with Norton
Safe Search and Web Protection.
“We are seeing a significant uptick in customers installing
Norton mobile solutions and believe it is due to people seeking
ways to protect their devices, which are loaded with sensitive and
personal information,” said Fran Rosch, executive vice president,
Norton Business Unit, Symantec. “With every update to Norton Mobile
Security, we aim to enhance security capabilities and increase
proactive protections to fend off today’s privacy risks and
security threats.”
Mobile apps can access and control an ever-increasing amount of
personal data and content stored on mobile phones, including photos
and videos, health records and financial information. Today,
hackers are enhancing their skills and hiding malware inside
applications to steal personal information and profit. In fact,
since January 2016, Norton by Symantec has identified 6,464,472 new
pieces of malware apps and 5,741,834 new pieces of greyware – apps
with potential privacy issues or intrusive behaviors.
The Report Card feature gives Norton Mobile Security for Android
users a 360-degree view of their mobile device’s security and
privacy status, helping them take control of and overcome potential
mobile threats and privacy risks. Within this feature, subscribers
can take advantage of the enhanced Privacy Report and see where
mobile apps are sending their photos and other personal
information. It also offers an easy-to-understand list of potential
privacy vulnerabilities, like past unsecure Wi-Fi connections, so
users can understand what data might be at risk and course
correct.
The solution’s integration with Norton Safe Search and Web
Protection protects users from visiting malware-infected sites and
blocks phishing websites helping to protect devices from sites that
can install ransomware, Trojans and other threats. It also protects
users by displaying a website’s safety and shopping ratings before
a user visits the site. In the event a device is lost or stolen,
Norton Mobile Security for Android also includes anti-theft
capabilities and contacts backup to help users find their device
and restore lost information.
Availability
Norton Mobile Security is also compatible with iOS devices. A
one-year Norton Mobile Security subscription is available for
purchase via various retailers, the Norton online store and Google
Play for $29.99. For additional information on our consumer
protection solutions, please visit: www.norton.com.
About Symantec
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC), the world’s leading cyber
security company, helps businesses, governments and people secure
their most important data wherever it lives. Organizations across
the world look to Symantec for strategic, integrated solutions to
defend against sophisticated attacks across endpoints, cloud and
infrastructure. Likewise, a global community of more than 50
million people and families rely on Symantec’s Norton suite of
products for protection at home and across all of their devices.
Symantec operates one of the world’s largest civilian cyber
intelligence networks, allowing it to see and protect against the
most advanced threats. For additional information, please
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