For the last 2 months my Norton Anti Virus has been shouting at me since my subscription has now expired. Today I thought it's about time I done something about it as you can be as careful as you can but , some how chances are those nasties will work there way onto your machine.
Once a nasty is on your machine then who knows what it'll do?
I would like to make it clear here that it's always a good idea to keep your operating system up to date and any software you use. If you're unsure how to do any of this then check your vendors website for this information.
I opened up my Norton anti virus and clicked on the renew subscription button where I was taken to a page that told me what options were available to me.
Thinking to myself I was sure I paid less than £30 when I bought it a couple of years back? I went to Symantec's homepage to find that there was a "seasonal deal" on.
Now, I started comparing the products and for the sake of a couple of pound it would seem that I get more for my money with the Internet Security package. It all seems obvious but how can Symantec justify an extra £15 for less "functionality"?
After purchasing and downloading the install was smooth, no problems what so ever. I do like the new interface, seems less clunky.
I have yet to install it on my gaming desktop/media centre as I can install it onto 3 pc's which makes it a bargain. I just hope that it doesn't lock it down to much on default install that I have to manually "permit" outgoing, incoming connections.
News Items regarding online safety and threats
- Cyber thieves target social sites (BBC)
- Tips to help you stay safe online (BBC)
- http://www.getsafeonline.org/
- Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet
