norton
n. uncountablen. a famous brand of computer security software. People use it to protect their laptops and phones from viruses and hackers.
n. a prominent brand of anti-malware and cybersecurity software suites. When used in a general context, it refers to the digital security products developed by Gen Digital.
I need to renew my Norton subscription today.
After the virus alert appeared, she ran a full system scan using Norton to clean her hard drive.
The IT department recommended installing Norton across all company workstations to mitigate the risk of a coordinated ransomware attack during the transition to remote work.
Usage
Usually functions as a proper noun; when used to refer to the software itself, it is treated as uncountable.
Last updated May 2, 2026