Norton safe search is installed on the computer’s internet browser. It allows a user to verify if a website is secure before clicking on it. This helps them avoid sites which could be malware or phishing attacks to their computer and personal information. Norton safe search is a part of the Norton security suite of products by Symantec.
This free application can help users protect their online identity and avoid harmful websites. It utilizes Norton Safe Web technology to assess websites in accordance with their safety level and can also warn users of unsafe websites that could be composed of phishing scams or other threats that pose a risk. It is available as a browser add-on for Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
It uses a combination scan of data files that are based on signatures as well as behavioral detection and the ability to inspect and install websites. It also uses the guidelines of 20 million Norton community watch endpoints to rank websites by their risk. It also includes an advanced crawler that monitors the Internet for new and old websites in real-time.
It is extremely simple to install. It is necessary to open a browser and then go to the extension manager to get started. After that, the user is able to choose the Norton Safe Search option from the search results.