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reputation-based security technology provides

reputation ratings for files on the Internet based on

the information that is collected from Norton

customers.

Norton Internet Security obtains specific information

such as file name and hash key about the file and sends

this information to the Symantec server. Symantec

analyzes the file information and provides a trust level

for the file. The Symantec server sends back the

reputation information to your computer. Based on the

reputation information of the program, you can allow

or block the inbound traffic or outbound traffic. If any

of the file is suspicious or vulnerable, Norton Internet

Security assigns Poor or Bad trust level.

Your computer must be connected to the Internet to

access the latest reputation information that Symantec

collects. If your computer is not connected to the

Internet, Norton Internet Security uses the reputation

information that is available locally.

Protecting Internet activities

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