Norton Security doesn't want you to use Microsoft Edge

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Norton Antivirus is asking users to switch their default browser to something other than Edge because of its lack of extensions.

Norton Antivirus doesn't want you to use Microsoft Edge because it currently lacks extensions.

Extensions provide a wide range of features ranging from adblock to security to much more. In Norton’s case they state “Norton extensions protect you from phishing and other risky sites. Click Next to change your default browser to a supported browser so that you are protected while you surf the web.” You can still choose to use Edge as much as you’d like and have it as your default browser but only after this warning from Norton.​

 

[Deleted member 178]

more extensions you have, more your add doors to your fortress; Edge is surely safer (if its options enabled) than other browsers. The future will tell...

 

[Nightwalker]

Better stop to use Norton Security

Browser protection should be agnostic anyway.

 

[Exterminator]

Microsoft's new browser for Windows 10, Edge, is supposed to bring the company's browser efforts to the modern age, with a faster release cadence similar to Chrome or Firefox and a number of interesting features that you will not find anywhere else. It is, however, a work in progress, with certain features being delayed to a later date. One of these is support for extensions; the lack of these has made Norton quite unpleased, it seems.

The popular anti-virus solution is now suggesting users change their default browser to an alternative that includes extension support, such as Chrome or Firefox, because, Symantec argues, using extensions to filter webpages allows it to protect users better. Those using Edge will still be able to benefit from Norton's services but, without extension support, the software cannot filter results to warn users of harmful websites.

This will not be an issue for much longer, however, as extension support is expected to make its way to Edge sometime this fall. Also, once the feature is enabled, developers can simply port their existing extensions for Chrome to the new browser, making the process relatively simple and allowing Microsoft to populate its extension store in a very short time.

Source: Digital Trends

 

[Antivirus Tester]

I am glad they will add extension support

 

[Korora]

I don't see why Norton is so unpleased, it's already been mentioned that it will take time so they just need to calm down and wait like everyone else, plus we're still waiting on Norton to become a good antivirus so they have no room to talk.

 

[LahiruRajinda]

I don't see why Norton is so unpleased, it's already been mentioned that it will take time so they just need to calm down and wait like everyone else, plus we're still waiting on Norton to become a good antivirus so they have no room to talk.

Well, Norton's approach is not to be blamed as they do their part to ensure protection for their users. They haven't mentioned about changing the browser permanently. We could assume that's until proper support is implemented. I think it's better to follow your own advice, calm down and wait till Edge is ready, rather than getting caught in scam/phishing & blaming it on the AV.

 

[jamescv7]

Well Microsoft Edge isn't yet fully out of the shell, and even though many of them test it; well there are something reason why no rush process occur for that browser. Anyway even though the extension may cause a decrease on layer protection then their Auto Protect/ Sonar should save that + Download Insight feature.*

*Don't forget that Microsoft Edge also include their SmartScreen Filter so its not totally so low for the protection.

 

[kiric96]

the software cannot filter results to warn users of harmful websites.

quite funny and disappointing that a big AV company still uses plugins to protect users while online, there are other methods to protect users without plugins... as some members said plugins are an extra door for attackers. Also sad to know that without those plugins norton is not able to block phishing or malicious sites... :/

 

[frogboy]

So i will just stick with my SlimJet and CyberFox browsers for the time being.

 

[Nightwalker]

Norton Security highlights

"Smarter plugin-less browser protection

Web browsers allow for new functions, or extensions, to be added. This allowed us to create security extensions for common web browsers. Unfortunately, this same extensibility also allows attackers easier access to deliver unwanted toolbars and redirect web traffic. To make them less prone to this, browsers increasingly restrict plug-ins and extensions. So we totally rebuilt several Norton security features in this Beta release to work outside of the traditional browser plug-in architecture. This increases the scalability of browser protection, enabling our customers to continue to use features like Norton Safe Web and Norton Web Protection without having to worry about browser plug-ins."


Okay Symantec

 

[Tony Cole]

Does anyone know if Norton have introduced these new features, with the ability to not use browser plug-ins as a means for security?