Windows Security is good at core malware and virus defense, but it can’t keep you and your family safe from modern scams or provide real-time guidance when something feels suspicious. Norton goes beyond traditional antivirus by focusing on scam, phishing, and social engineering protection (including AI-powered scam detection).
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Does Norton protect against scams and phishing (including AI-powered scams)?
Yes. Norton includes scam and phishing protection designed to detect suspicious links, malicious websites, impersonation attempts, and social engineering tactics. This matters because many modern attacks focus on tricking people into giving up credentials or payments, not installing traditional malware.
Norton is designed to protect against traditional threats like malware and ransomware, plus modern threats like phishing, impersonation, and social engineering scams. Many of today’s biggest risks are scam-driven (texts, emails, deepfakes, and social engineering), and Norton’s AI Scam Protection is built to spot these patterns.