App Review Old Norton vs New Norton - Engine Comparatif

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Under heavy demand, we compare 2 versions of Norton.
The 1st, v23 with its own engine, and v24, which uses the Avast engine.



Since this is a comparison, I won't give my usual rating.
Nevertheless, I give my summary:

On Norton v23, no change, Norton still offers its high-performance shields (SONAR, anti-malware engine, Machine Learning, etc.).
Its Web filtering is very good, but doesn't always alert you when it blocks a malicious download.
However, it is always average on Powershell scripts, KVRT detects 1 infection in memory...

v24 completely transforms Norton. It abandons its modules to copy those of Avast (IDP, Avast anti-malware engine, Avast Web blocker, etc.).
However, it remains highly effective, as it also leaves 10 malware files behind like v23, but not the same files!
But the machine is left totally clean, with no malware detected.

Request : @Smoke
 

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@Shadowra Which version do you think is more responsive v23 or v24? And if you compare it with Eset?

For me, it's clearly v24, because I've already seen malware detected more quickly by the Avast engine than by Symantec's...

For Eset, I don't have much information, as it's been a while since I last observed it. However, yesterday, during a solo test, I was surprised that Eset let me run CobaltStrike and not Avast...
 

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For me, it's clearly v24, because I've already seen malware detected more quickly by the Avast engine than by Symantec's...

For Eset, I don't have much information, as it's been a while since I last observed it. However, yesterday, during a solo test, I was surprised that Eset let me run CobaltStrike and not Avast...
Interestingly, I'm thinking of switching from Eset to V24 or not ... What do you think, which of these three is better when it comes to system load? :)
 

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New is not always better :rolleyes:

It depends. Even if Norton has had an excellent reputation and is becoming an Avast clone (like AVG), it still retains its brand reputation. To be seen in the future, but in terms of detection, I've got nothing to say about it.

Interestingly, I'm thinking of switching from Eset to V24 or not ... What do you think, which of these three is better when it comes to system load? :)

Avast is often criticized for making relatively greedy UIs, even if this is mastered on Norton v24 .
The v23 is very light, but can consume a lot of CPU in the event of a task.
Eset remains very light.
 

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Well I'm always impressed with your videos.

I had a license for Norton that I had picked up cheap from Best Buy. I have a clean install (Image) so I thought I'd give it a shot.

I was surprised to get my very first "Blue Screen" upon restart after the install of Norton 360 Standard. I haven't had a bluescreen since maybe Windows XP.

I have been playing around with different AV's and IS's for the last 2 months using this same clean install image. So I gather it was Norton.

I'm using AVG IS right now on same image, no problems.

Just thought I'd pass on the info.
 

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For me, it's clearly v24, because I've already seen malware detected more quickly by the Avast engine than by Symantec's...

For Eset, I don't have much information, as it's been a while since I last observed it. However, yesterday, during a solo test, I was surprised that Eset let me run CobaltStrike and not Avast...
cobaltstrike and metasploit are ESET's achilles heal.
 

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For me, it's clearly v24, because I've already seen malware detected more quickly by the Avast engine than by Symantec's...

For Eset, I don't have much information, as it's been a while since I last observed it. However, yesterday, during a solo test, I was surprised that Eset let me run CobaltStrike and not Avast...
that cobalt strike test was done on eset v11 I guess? this was interesting I thought with v11 they might have some improvements with this kind of malware
 

Olegan

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That's the motivation for registering on the forum!🤣
Yes, I often read and look at the forum. I can easily use Eset or Comodo, but it sometimes glitches. And what's wrong with that? I've been looking at tests for a long time and on Ruboard. Now I've registered Avast, but I've used it for a long time. And what's wrong with that? The person himself suggested it, if not, then no, nothing to worry about)
 

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Yes, I often read and look at the forum. I can easily use Eset or Comodo, but it sometimes glitches. And what's wrong with that? I've been looking at tests for a long time and on Ruboard. Now I've registered Avast, but I've used it for a long time. And what's wrong with that? The person himself suggested it, if not, then no, nothing to worry about)
New users should be forbidden for these kind of asking.
 

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Yes, I often read and look at the forum. I can easily use Eset or Comodo, but it sometimes glitches. And what's wrong with that? I've been looking at tests for a long time and on Ruboard. Now I've registered Avast, but I've used it for a long time. And what's wrong with that? The person himself suggested it, if not, then no, nothing to worry about)
Buy one for yourself. This is not a begging forum.
Other people buy licenses.
 

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