Symantec is attempting to find a way to keep its consumer security software line from bogging down computers with an upcoming release of its popular Norton 360, according to a recent Wall Street Journal posting.
Symantec execs said that in general, its security software works by embedding itself into a PC operating system to scan for abnormal behavior that indicates the presence of malware or some kind of malicious code.
However, in the upcoming version of Norton 360, Symantec’s consumer security software line, the Cupertino-based company plans to make use of a technology that incorporates a statistical approach to find malware. Instead of directly linking to the computer’s operating system, the security software will search for patterns, such as total number of PCs on which certain software is installed.
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