Norton vs competition

f23948 · Jan 18, 2022

Norton now includes Crypto Mining. Are you still using Norton or other security software? Please post it here

Roban · Jan 18, 2022

Too many popups with Norton. I use Malwarebytes Premium with Defender Firewall.

nwtech · Jan 18, 2022

I use Kaspersky Total Security, on all my and clients' devices. In my experience it's the best!

Always Why · Jan 18, 2022

Norton was always bulky and had too many features. i.e. backup, system optimizer etc.

I have used and relied on Malwarebytes Premium for 10 years. If you try it just skip the (browser guard and vpn offers). Other than that, it's pure real-time protection while surfing and adding files to your system.

The-Hive · Jan 18, 2022

There has been a long thread about Norton offering the ability to crypto mine as an option,. But I am staying with Norton

BunnyJ · Jan 18, 2022

f23948 said:
Norton now includes Crypto Mining. Are you still using Norton or other security software? Please post it here

The mining only is activated if you activate it and it will only run on selected devices. Ones that have a GPU with at least 6GB of ram

BunnyJ · Jan 18, 2022

The-Hive said:
There has been a long thread about Norton offering the ability to crypto mine as an option,. But I am staying with Norton

I would.. there's no need to not use it.

The-Hive · Jan 18, 2022

@f23948 It is only an option if people wish to use it and the pc spec is very high so most people can't use it

Winuser · Jan 18, 2022

The-Hive said:
@f23948 It is only an option if people wish to use it and the pc spec is very high so most people can't use it

Bitcoin mining has nothing to do with securing one's computer and has no reason to be included. I still say that there may come a day that it gets turned on by default and the user will have to pay attention when installing or upgrading so they can opt out.

BunnyJ · Jan 18, 2022

Winuser said:
Bitcoin mining has nothing to do with securing one's computer and has no reason to be included. I still say that there may come a day that it gets turned on by default and the user will have to pay attention when installing or upgrading so they can opt out.

You have to agree to pay 15% of the money you make to Norton thus they can't turn it on.

They would be breaking the law if they did

Winuser · Jan 18, 2022

BunnyJ said:
You have to agree to pay 15% of the money you make to Norton thus they can't turn it on.

They would be breaking the law if they did

Not as long as they give you the option to opt out.

BunnyJ · Jan 18, 2022

Winuser said:
Not as long as they give you the option to opt out.

They can't just opt you in. They have to get you to agree to the terms of the contract first.

ish4d0w · Jan 19, 2022

f23948 said:
Norton now includes Crypto Mining. Are you still using Norton or other security software? Please post it here

I'm sorry but this is a flat out lie.
It DOES NOT include a crypto miner. It does not, and it never did. It is merely an option in select markets, and you have to take specific steps to activate it. It is not enabled by default, and in most parts of the world, it is not even included, not even as an option.

Yes, I am still using Norton and I will. They have great deals. And I hate Windows Defender as that one failed on me several times, and Norton didn't. On work computers I deploy Kaspersky because their pricing is better. That one is also very reliable.

Mystere · Jan 19, 2022

ish4d0w said:
It DOES NOT include a crypto miner. It does not, and it never did. It is merely an option in select markets

Uhhh... what? It doesn't, but it does?

BunnyJ · Jan 19, 2022

ish4d0w said:
I'm sorry but this is a flat out lie.
It DOES NOT include a crypto miner. It does not, and it never did. It is merely an option in select markets, and you have to take specific steps to activate it. It is not enabled by default, and in most parts of the world, it is not even included, not even as an option.

Yes, I am still using Norton and I will. They have great deals. And I hate Windows Defender as that one failed on me several times, and Norton didn't. On work computers I deploy Kaspersky because their pricing is better. That one is also very reliable.

From my understanding the app for mining is included with Norton and you do have to activate it to make it work.,.. but it's there

You do recall this? You discussed it here.

Norton and Crypto mining.

I'm glad I'm using Microsoft Defender if this is the way things are going.

www.elevenforum.com

Bug locker · Jan 19, 2022

I use Norton 360. I am pleased and offer phone support in my language.

The-Hive · Jan 19, 2022

Winuser said:
Bitcoin mining has nothing to do with securing one's computer and has no reason to be included. I still say that there may come a day that it gets turned on by default and the user will have to pay attention when installing or upgrading so they can opt out.

It is not bitcoin mining it is for Ethereum.
What Norton is offering is a chance to do it with AV protection albeit at a mega high cut (15%)
How can they turn it on by default when you have to agree the contract and have an account (wallet) which only you can create to get your pin.
I am not defending Norton as I do not agree with it at all. but I would like people to know both sides of the story. Also crypto mining is totally misunderstood by most people as they have only heard one side one view.
This is the end of my rant :ROFLMAO:

and I shall say no more on the subject

Winuser · Jan 19, 2022

BunnyJ said:
They can't just opt you in. They have to get you to agree to the terms of the contract first.

I don't think you understand what I'm saying. All the software company has to do is make the default choice to opt in with a choice to opt out if the user doesn't agree. If the user doesn't take the time to read and just clicks on next, they are agreeing to opt in.

The-Hive · Jan 19, 2022

@Winuser But it still won't work even if they opt you in. because you have to have an account with Ethereum which Norton can't create only you can

Winuser · Jan 19, 2022

The-Hive said:
It is not bitcoin mining it is for Ethereum.
What Norton is offering is a chance to do it with AV protection albeit at a mega high cut (15%)
How can they turn it on by default when you have to agree the contract and have an account (wallet) which only you can create to get your pin.
I am not defending Norton as I do not agree with it at all. but I would like people to know both sides of the story. Also crypto mining is totally misunderstood by most people as they have only heard one side one view.
This is the end of my rant and I shall say no more on the subject

Want to admit it or not you are defending Norton's decision to include Crypto Mining (Ethereum) or whatever name you want to call it in their software. With that said I agree with you that I'm also done with the subject.