Norton360 Antivirus & Security Security & Privacy Scorecard

Norton360 Antivirus & Security

Package: com.symantec.mobilesecurity
Version: 26.2.0.260206117
Scan Date: March 5, 2026

What This Means for You

Usage behavior is tracked by Firebase and Adobe Analytics, and installs and actions are attributed via Singular SDK. Payment data is handled through Stripe. User data is not shared with third-party advertisers, but multiple analytics services monitor how users interact with the app.

Recommendation: Use With Caution

Best For: Users comfortable with analytics-backed security tools

Key Findings

Data Security - 3 findings (1 high, 2 medium)

Network Security - 4 findings (1 critical, 2 medium, 1 info)

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 2 findings (2 medium)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

Firebase Analytics and Adobe Analytics collect behavioral data about how users interact with the app, including which features are used, session duration, and navigation patterns. Singular SDK records attribution data about how the app was installed and the actions taken afterward. Google Play Services and Google Maps SDK contribute device and location signals. Hiya Caller ID SDK processes phone number data to support caller identification features.

Third-Party Data Sharing

User data is not passed to third-party advertising networks. Analytics providers such as Firebase and Adobe Analytics operate as service processors rather than data brokers. Stripe handles payment information under its own data practices and does not share financial data with the app developer for advertising purposes. Avast VPN SDK and Avast Antivirus SDK receive only the data required to perform their specific security functions within the app.

Understanding the Scores

Positive Security Features

• No specific positive security practices were noted for this version.

Areas for Improvement

• Some of the app's network communications lack the strongest available protections, which means data exchanged during certain operations could be better shielded while in transit.
• Sensitive information stored locally on the device by the app may not use the most robust available storage protections, which is a concern if the device were physically accessed by someone else.
• The app integrates multiple analytics services simultaneously. Reducing the number of active behavioral tracking tools would give users clearer information about what is collected and why.

About This Analysis

This scorecard is based on a static code analysis of the app at the version listed below. Findings reflect the app's behavior as shipped, not as configured by individual users.

App Details