Antivirus Free Trial
Norton Free Trial
Most people would think it foolish to purchase a major investment by just looking at an advertisement to see what features it has. Nobody would buy a car without taking a test drive, and it would be silly to purchase a house without thoroughly inspected first. The same should be true when looking to buy antivirus software for a home computer.
It may sound silly comparing the purchase of a $200,000 house and a $50 or so worth of software, but it really isn’t. Computers are no longer just a tool to do a bit of word processing for a school project or doing home finances. Now more than ever, people are using their computers to store their private information (pictures, tax filings, etc.), do their banking, shop, and play games with people around the world.
According to the Pew Research Center, approximately nine-in-ten American adults use the Internet (latest stats as of year 2019.), of which almost the same percentage use a high speed Internet connection. This means all of these users (especially the broadband ones) leave all of their personal information open to attacks from cybercrime related activities. Although the end result of some attacks may end in a few annoyances until a virus is removed, others can cause irreparable harm through identity theft (ruined credit, bank accounts emptied), embarrassment or stalking (stolen personal photos), or even horrific false accusations (implanted child pornography).
So it only makes sense to make sure the antivirus software is capable of meeting the needs of any computer user, and that means by giving it a test run. For example, NortonLifeLock offers a way of trying out its latest product Norton 360 for free for 30 days.
Norton Free Trial
At this time, Norton features a 30-Day Free Trial of Norton 360. This is a full version of the program that lasts for 30 days. A credit card is requested up front, and at the end of 30 days, the credit card is charged. However, before the 30 days are up, the subscriber could cancel the trial subscription with no charge. This is done through the user's Norton Account.
With the free 30-day long trial, Norton offers the following protection from these malware threats:
- Spyware – Spyware is a kind of malware that attempts to gather information without the knowledge of the computer user. This can include reputable companies looking to collect data about their patrons’ computer usage without their knowledge, or more dangerous forms, including keylogging programs that can steal the personal information that a person types into a Web browser.
- Worms – Although worms themselves do not harm computers (they generally attack networks in order to bog them down), they can carry payloads that can contain any number of malware programs that can be deposited onto computers they pass by.
- Computer viruses – Viruses, the most well known form of malware, attack computers directly. They look to self-replicate, which means they are always looking to spread to more than just the initially targeted computer.
- Bots – Although bots are not truly malware (they’re not a specific program designed to cause harm), they are still an intrusive attack that can be blocked through Norton AntiVirus or Norton 360. However, a bot (which is a computer that has been remotely taken over by a cybercriminal) can cause great harm, by spreading malware or harboring criminal activity.
- Rootkits – Rootkits are another form of malware that allows cybercriminals to root deep into a computer’s inner workings and acts as an open door to let other criminal activity enter.
- SONAR Behavioral Protection – This features monitors incoming files to see if they exhibit any strange behaviors.
For the full list of the features visit the main page of our Norton 360 product presentation. If you would like to download a free trial of Norton 360 or Norton AntiVirus, do it through Norton's website.
All in all, having a free trial of antivirus software is a great way to test drive the features of the program without making the full commitment. It can lead to making a more informed choice when looking to protect a home computer and its users.