Norton360 displays
individualstatus areas for
eachprotection feature, such
asPC Security,Identity,
Backup,and PC Tuneup. The
statusareas show how many
issuesneed to be resolved for
eachfeature. You can use
ViewDetails under each
statusarea for more
informationabout those
issues.You can use the Fix
Nowoption to fix all the
issuesthat need to be
resolvedto secure your
computer.
Norton360 protection
categoriesand details
InWindows Vista and
Windows7, Norton 360
displaysthe security status
ofyour computer in the
Norton360 gadget in the
Windowssidebar.
Norton360 gadget in the
Windowssidebar
Types of risks

Arisk is anything that can be exploited to harm your

PCand its data, or that can be used to steal your data.

Norton360 protects your system from a variety of

risks.

Risksfall into several categories:

Theseprograms are
deliberatelydesigned to
causedamage to your PC.
Theyinclude threats such as
viruses,worms, and Trojan
horses.Malicious software is
sometimescalled malware.
Malicioussoftware

221Understandingalerts and messages

Typesof risks