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Category: Norton for MAC
FAQ: Upgrade Norton for Mac to version 8.x
As part of our continuous efforts to provide the most advanced and latest protection to our customers, we are offering a free update to Norton for Mac 8.x. Norton for Mac 8.x adds zero-day support for the upcoming macOS 10.15.x Catalina. If you received your Norton from your service provider, some of the following information […]
Find the version of Norton for Mac
This page is for Norton for Mac. If you use Norton for Microsoft Windows, please read: Find the version number of your product Find the version of Norton Start your Norton product. On the menu bar, next to Apple menu, click Norton product > About Norton product. Where Norton product is the name of your Norton product. In the About window, the version of your […]
Remove the firewall rule for an application on Mac (Norton)
You can use the Application Blocking window to remove some of the firewall rules if necessary. Do not remove a firewall rule unless you are an advanced user. Removing a firewall rule can affect firewall functionality and reduce the security of your Mac. Remove the firewall rule for an application In the Application Blocking window, select the application name […]
Customize the firewall rule for an application on Mac (Norton)
A firewall is a security system that uses rules to block or allow connections and data transmission between your Mac and the Internet. Firewall rules controls and protects your Mac from malicious programs and unauthorized access. The firewall automatically checks all traffic that comes in or out of your Mac against these rules. You can […]
Remove Genieo virus or trojan on Mac (Norton)
Genieo is a content recommendation engine, that you might have accidentally installed when it masqueraded itself as a necessary update to an existing extension or flash player without your interaction. Genieo changes the behavior of your browsers to allow custom searches and targeted advertising to be presented on a home page, managed through a browser […]
Remove VSearch or OSX/Vsearch threat on Mac (Norton)
There are different variants of the same adware program often known as OSX/VSearch-A, OSX/VSearch-B, OSX/VSearch-C, OSX/VSearch-D. Usually, this adware turns certain words into hyperlinks or displays pop-up ads. Follow the instructions in this article to remove the VSearch threat manually from your Mac. Remove Search Protect browser lockdown threat On the Apple menu bar, in […]
Set up firewall rules for an application on Mac (Norton)
Applications that run on your Mac connect to the Internet to download updates or to send information about a program. For example, when you open Apple iTunes, it connects to the Internet to get the latest Store information of iTunes. If you trust the application, you can allow the application to connect to the Internet. […]
Compatibility of Norton with Windows Insider Preview versions or Beta versions of macOS
An Insider Preview or Beta release of an operating system is designed for user testing, but is not yet a final version. Due to the frequent changes made to an Insider Preview or Beta release, we cannot guarantee any level of functionality for any of our products with Windows Insider Preview versions or Beta versions […]
Remove unwanted pop-ups or site redirects on Mac
Mac OS X is vulnerable to potentially unwanted programs or Adware, browser hijackers. These types of programs or toolbars generate web traffic and collect sales leads for other dubious sites. They may also display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser. Such toolbars are usually bundled with certain free programs that you normally download […]