Estimated safety rating

nortonsecurity.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if nortonsecurity.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is located in C:\Program Files\Norton Security\Engine\22.14.2.13\nortonsecurity.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is e02fef6eb09ac03596df91d40eeef1a6.

Is running as a service

This application is a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which provide useful functions to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is quite normal. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This program can exploit the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

The description written in the file is Norton Security.

File version

File version stored as a property 16.1.0.18.

Manufacturer

Company name Symantec Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright (c) 2018 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This file does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad thing.

Digitally signed

nortonsecurity.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in nortonsecurity.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Symantec Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.