Norton Secure VPN

Protect public WiFi sessions with bank grade encryption and privacy

Norton Secure VPN focuses on one job that matters when you are on open hotspots: keeping your connection private. It routes your traffic through an encrypted tunnel, defending sensitive details like passwords, payment info, and your location from prying eyes on unsecured networks. If you are regularly connected in cafes, airports, or hotels, this layer of protection can make a real difference.

Beyond basic tunneling, the app aims to reduce tracking. Its ad tracker blocking targets cookies and identifiers that follow you around the web, helping cut down on profiling and repetitive targeted ads. Paired with the VPN’s masking of your IP, you get a cleaner, less intrusive browsing experience.

Server locations are available worldwide, so you can connect through international endpoints and browse as if you were back on your home network. The encryption is described as financial institution grade, which suits banking, shopping, and social use on public WiFi. It also supports anonymous browsing, letting you keep your activity away from third parties.

A 7 day free trial lets you test the waters. After that, pricing is a yearly $29.99 subscription that covers a single device, which is simple but may not suit households that want multiple concurrent connections. Norton’s reputation and technical support add reassurance, and there is a money back guarantee. It works alongside Norton Mobile Security if you are already using that product. Permissions include device ID checks for connectivity, basic location data, and sign in for notifications. The app carries a PEGI 3 rating.

Trade offs to note: once the trial ends you move to an annual plan, and there is no dedicated IP for a specific location, which some power users might require. For everyday privacy on phones and tablets, however, Norton Secure VPN delivers solid protection and less tracking during your time on public WiFi.