Norton Enhances Security In Windows Defender S Mode
Auckland, New Zealand – 24 January 2019 – As parents prepare to make important purchasing decisions about their children’s devices for the new school year,
Norton is helping to give more peace of mind when it comes to cyber safety and Windows 10 devices.
Windows 10 in S mode is a specific lightweight mode of Windows 10 that’s streamlined for security and performance.
Operating in a closed environment, which uses apps from the Microsoft Store exclusively, users of Windows 10 in S mode
can now add an additional layer of security withNorton Security for Windows 10S.
While operating in a closed environment, Windows 10 devices operating in ‘S’ mode may still be vulnerable to
cybersecurity threats including:
Browser threats:
Fake technical support scams
Malicious / phishing sites
Cryptomining attacks
Webmail phishing
Network threats:
Unencrypted traffic and privacy concerns
Man in the middle attacks via unsecure, malicious Wi-Fi hotspot use
Malicious network activity including DNS spoofing attacks
App threats:
PII leaks (personal identifiable information) via downloaded apps
Phishing, scams, malicious files on local drives, file sharing services and social media
Files and documents:
Active content attacks for office files, PDF and other documents
Malicious files and programs after switching out of 10S mode
People should consider an additional layer of security software when purchasing their devices to ensure optimal and
cybersafe browsing.
Norton Security delivers more protection above the baseline security of Windows Defender by helping to safeguard users’
connections, browsers and passwords via add-ins, cloud-based protection, and access to Norton Secure VPN to further
protect browsing and provide additional privacy.
Key features:
1. A virtual private network (VPN) delivering a more secure connection to help protect browsing and provide additional
privacy when connected to public Wi-Fi
2. Browser protections for non-Microsoft browsers to help safeguard users from malicious links and phishing sites
3. Norton Password Manager, which stores and helps protect passwords in an encrypted vault.
Mark Gorrie, Director, Consumer Business, Norton by Symantec says that Norton complements S mode in the Windows
ecosystem. “Norton has been keeping people safer on computers since before the internet, and we are pleased to provide
Windows 10S users an even more secure and private browsing experience, safe from malicious sites.”
“People who have opted for the additional security of Windows 10S can now enjoy enhanced protection combining the power
of Norton Security with the built-in Windows Defender. We think this additional peace of mind will appeal particularly
to parents, small businesses and educators.” says Mark.
Pricing and availability
Norton Security is available from nz.norton.com and quality retailers. Users can install Norton Security on their 10S machine by going towww.norton.com/setup and following the prompts.
About Symantec
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC), the world’s leading cyber security company, helps organisations, governments and
people secure their most important data wherever it lives. Organisations across the world look to Symantec for
strategic, integrated solutions to defend against sophisticated attacks across endpoints, cloud and infrastructure.
Likewise, a global community of more than 50 million people and families rely on Norton solutions to help protect their
digital lives at home and across their devices. Symantec operates one of the world’s largest civilian cyber intelligence
networks, allowing it to see and protect against the most advanced threats. For additional information, please visit www.symantec.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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