Quick steps to enable/ disable Phishing protection using Norton setup.

Phishing is a cyber attack to access sensitive information. This action has made many users compromise their personal or official data. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to prevent becoming a victim. Among various antivirus programs that offer phishing protection, Norton setup is the one globally renowned.

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Having an active anti phishing feature by Norton setup helps to block harmful websites and malicious downloads. However, if you do not have licensed software, you may not be able to avail the protection by Norton setup.  Hence, you must create your account on Norton.com/setup and buy a subscription.

For users with an active profile on Norton.com/setup page can proceed by turning on/ turning off the phishing protection.

Please note that the feature is not available on the latest version of your Norton product.

This is how you can enable or disable Phishing Protection using Norton setup on your Mac

1. You need to start Norton first.
2. Look for My Norton window, which is right next to Device Security.
3. Click open.
4. Move towards Norton product main window and click Advanced or Settings whichever you find.
5. Click Safe Web, which you can find in the left section.Look for settings icon in the Safe Web row.
6. You can perform one of the following actions in the current Safe Web window : 

·    Deselect the ‘Enable Phishing Protection’ checkbox if you wish to disable Norton Phishing   Protection.

·         Select the ‘Enable Phishing Protection’ checkbox if you wish to enable Norton Phishing Protection.

Enabling the phishing protection will keep you safe from online risks. In case you face a poor performing PC, you can install Norton Utilities via norton.com/nu16. This will add an extra layer of computer optimization. As a result, you will get online as well as offline protection and better pc performance.

On one hand, Norton setup for phishing protection keeps an eye on the security level of all the websites that you visit, while on the other, norton.com/nu16 improves the performance of your system. Phishing protection does not allow you to navigate on a fraudulent website. Migrate to Safe Web window in order to enable or disable Phishing Protection.