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When I was trying to choose between Norton Security and Norton 360, I was genuinely confused about what actually separated them. At first glance, they seemed like they might be the same thing with different names. But diving deeper, the differences became pretty clear and actually helped me make my decision. Norton Security is essentially the more basic antivirus package. It focuses primarily on protecting your devices from viruses, malware, and online threats. It does this job well, don’t get me wrong, with solid detection rates and real-time protection that I found reliable. However, Norton 360 is the more comprehensive suite that includes everything in Norton Security plus a bunch of additional features that I ended up really appreciating. The standout additions for me were the cloud backup service, which gave me peace of mind about my important files, and the dark web monitoring that actually alerted me to a potential security issue. Norton 360 also includes a built-in VPN service, which Norton Security completely lacks. There’s also a password manager, parental controls, and system optimization tools that just aren’t available in the basic Security package. The 360 version felt like a complete digital security ecosystem rather than just antivirus software. While Norton Security is simpler and potentially lighter on system resources, I found that Norton 360 provided much better value for money. The additional features addressed security concerns I didn’t even know I had. For anyone looking for comprehensive protection beyond just malware scanning, Norton 360 is definitely the way to go. The Security version might be sufficient for someone with very basic needs, but in today’s digital landscape, the extra features in 360 feel almost essential.

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