For long periods since the pandemic began, so much of our lives have taken place behind a screen. Everything from socialising with friends and family to working full-time requires internet access, with demand for PCs and laptops skyrocketing. Even as the world begins to open up again, our dependence on these devices shows no signs of decreasing.

However, despite all the benefits they provide, have you ever stopped to consider how secure your devices really are? Cyber threats are constantly evolving, making it hard for the security features built into Windows, macOS, iOS and Android to keep up. As soon as one potential vulnerability is patched, another often emerges.

With that in mind, we’d highly recommend bolstering your online security with dedicated software. Norton is one of the most well-known companies in this sector, and with good reason – Norton provides some of the most comprehensive solutions you can buy. That includes multiple layers of security and real-time threat protection, meaning your PC stays safe without even having to think about it.

Norton 360 offers a wide array of security features across its four plans, but the same core functionality is available as standard. This includes antivirus, a cornerstone of effective online security. Norton’s is undoubtedly up to the task, protecting against 100% of threats in AV-Test’s latest report. That’s above the 99.3% industry average, making the likelihood of a virus remaining undetected incredibly low. If this is ever the case after contacting a member of the 24/7 support team, Norton will give you a full refund on your subscription.

However, security software is about far more than just antivirus these days. Even with the most robust antivirus software, there are plenty of other ways your personal data could be at risk. The most obvious one is while surfing the web, where your IP address (and consequently online activity) is usually visible to your internet service provider (ISP), the government or potentially even cyber criminals. Norton’s secure VPN provides bank-grade encryption between your device and a server on the internet, meaning privacy is maintained even when using an unfamiliar network.

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