Norton Internet Security / Norton AntiVirus

[Slinky_Grafix]

Hi guy's & gal's!

I was just wondering if anyone knows whether I need Norton DNS? I have been using it since someone posted here about it last year but I'm not entirely sure it's necessary. I already use Norton Internet Security and having just checked Norton DNS website for any possible updates I read the following which makes me wonder?

• If I have Norton DNS do I need any other security solution?

  Norton DNS only provides basic security -- malware site blocking. It is not a substitute for a full, multi-layered, client-based security solution such as Norton Internet Security or Norton 360...

I already have Norton Safe Web enabled, does DNS add anything more?

Thanks in advance.

Slinky DinX

[David_O]

Hello,

If you are using Norton Safe Web, then you really do not need to have Norton DNS.  Both products have a similar job and the Norton Safe Web would cover all that the Norton DNS product does.

I am not saying that you should stop using it.  However, you may wish to uninstall it to test how your computer works without it.  It can always be installed again with your existing products.

If this helps with your decision, please let me know.

Thank You.

[Tim_Lopez Administrator]

Hi Slinky_Grafix,

Norton DNS protects your computer from malicious websites at the connection level. Norton Safe Web is only compatibile with Internet Explorter, Firefox, and Chrome (in NIS 2012). If you use Norton DNS, you have protections from ALL browsers that you would use on your computer. You could even add the DNS settings to your router and have ALL your devices protected from malicious websites, such as a smartphone or tablet. 

[Vineeth]

Here is a bit info about Norton DNS:

http://us.norton.com/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20100728165310EN

[Slinky_Grafix]

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Tim_Lopez wrote:

Hi Slinky_Grafix,

Norton DNS protects your computer from malicious websites at the connection level. Norton Safe Web is only compatibile with Internet Explorter, Firefox, and Chrome (in NIS 2012). If you use Norton DNS, you have protections from ALL browsers that you would use on your computer. You could even add the DNS settings to your router and have ALL your devices protected from malicious websites, such as a smartphone or tablet. 

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Thanks Tim! You made that so much clearer.., sounds like it's better to keep it installed then since some of my programs can also browse web pages.

I guess you'll be giving Dave (symantec employeee above) a kick in the butt?

Thanks again fella!

Slinky DinX

[Slinky_Grafix]

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Vineeth wrote:

Here is a bit info about Norton DNS:

http://us.norton.com/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20100728165310EN

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Hmmm!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Vineeth for the link, seems like the scammers have cashed in on this page! Here's what Norton say;

Correct typos

Browse faster with common domain typo correction (i.e. amazon.cm to amazon.com). Part of the benefit of Norton DNS is that users get guidance vs. a useless error page with no information. When an address is mistyped, the Norton DNS service offer the users the right link and/or links that they are likely to be interested in.

I decided to try the Norton DNS example above, ie:miss-spelling (amazon.cm) here's what happened next!

Oh wow.., I've won a prize!!!

Some woman on the Amazon website just spoke to me over my pc speaker and told me I've won something!! Holy crap.., that makes a nice change, it must be for real it's on the Amazon website!

Looks like Norton DNS is a BIG piece of crap!! It didn't protect me at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

The most annoying thing is that for the first tiem ever, I've fallen for a scam! I've even parted with my address and phone number!

Screen shot of Amazon window and prize announcement below.

Next Window:

Next window appears after making your selection above!

Also notice above that the Norton ID Safe bar across the top of the window looks fake and nasty and the text is rough around the edges. I didn't use ID Safe as it looked too suspicious!!

After this page your taken into a lengthy survey asking you to enrol in this that and the other and some questions in the small print it says they will charge you £1.50 per text message they send you and you will be billed continuously until you tell them to stop!!!!!!!

I haven't been able to verify this survey with Amazon as their phone lines are closed after 8pm

Not sure what to do or who to speak too really.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SendOfJive Norton Fighter]

.cm is the top level domain for the country of Cameroon.  It is not a typo on the world wide web.

[checo Super Spyware Scolder]

give a scan with hitman pro 3.5

[Slinky_Grafix]

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SendOfJive wrote:

.cm is the top domain level for the country of Cameroon.  It is not a typo on the world wide web.

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Hi ya, can you elaborate please? According to the Norton DNS wording above in 'Blue' (Amazon.cm) is a typo which is why I decided to test it out in the first place. If Norton DNS is any good it should have auto corrected it and kept me safe!

It Didn't!!!!!!

Do you know how I can make this topic more prominant so's more people can see it quickly?

Thanks.

[SendOfJive Norton Fighter]

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Slinky_Grafix wrote:

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SendOfJive wrote:

.cm is the top domain level for the country of Cameroon.  It is not a typo on the world wide web.

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Hi ya, can you elaborate please? 

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.cm is just as valid as .com.  You can register a website using this domain if you live or have a business in Cameroon.  So, the Amazon.cm reference is a bad example, because it should not be considered a typo by any DNS service - otherwise many sites registered in Cameroon would not be reachable.  You can complain about the bad example, but the DNS service itself did not do anything wrong.