Avast vs Norton 2019

Aviva Zacks Autorin

Zero-day attacks are one of the biggest current threats; both Norton and Avast have invested time and money in tools that will protect you. Avast’s “Behavior Shield Tool” looks for suspicious behaviors to identify potential threats, while Norton uses two of its own protocols—Proactive Exploit Protection and Sonar—to spot anything out of the ordinary. Both security companies have received top marks for their detection rates, but it’s the additional features that really set each one apart. Norton protects you from a wide range of malware, including ransomware and phishing attacks. They also provide free parental controls, along with other features like a two-way firewall, automatic updates, and cloud backups. Plus, they use an innovative crowdsourcing method to gain insights about certain files, which speeds up the scan process. On the other hand, Avast offers a website inspector and password vault. They also have a unique webcam shield which stops hackers from accessing your camera. Avast also offers a wider range of security packages, so you can pick (and only pay for) the features you need.