Function

• Norton 360 offers protection from viruses and, as an added bonus, it also protects users from spyware infections. After it is installed, if the software detects any file that appears suspicious, it is blocked from accessing the user's computer.
  
  

Features

• A security enhancement is included in Norton 360 that protects users from hackers while surfing online. This helps prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer and personal files. The software alerts the user if they have accessed a wireless network that is not secure.
  
  

Benefits

• Norton 360 automatically backs up files on your PC. This helps to prevent loss of important files and information. The software also provides automatic maintenance, such as defragging and cleaning temporary files. This is beneficial to the user since proper maintenance of a computer is essential to its continuing to perform properly.
  
  

Significance

• The Norton 360 software is packaged with an online shopping security feature that offers protection while making purchases online. The software warns the user if a site is suspicious or unsafe. The site is validated in order to protect personal information, such as credit cards or bank accounts.
  
  

Effects

• Norton 360 automatic updates allow the software to be updated automatically as long as the user's computer is turned on. The updates keep the software updated in order to protect a user's PC against new viruses and spyware that may have been created since the software was last installed.