Because Xfinity x. Fi Advanced Security isn’t an anti virus program . It’s actually a firewall that does an excellent job at stopping many types of security threats at your network’s gateway (the modem/router combo box that you’re renting from Comcast) and preventing them from ever reaching your computer and any other connected devices.
Does Xfinity have Norton Security?
– Xfinity Protect your computer with the latest security software . Protect your computer with the latest security software.
Available at no extra cost to Xfinity Internet customers, Norton Security Online helps protect your PC, Mac and mobile phone from online threats . Note: Norton Security Online will no longer be available with Xfinity Internet as of January 1, 2021. Please see the Norton Security help article for additional details.
Do I still need an antivirus for Xfinity xFi?
The short answer to your question is yes, you do still need to run an antivirus app on your PC (and on your Android devices as well). Because Xfinity x. Fi Advanced Security isn’t an antivirus program.
When used in conjunction with Comcast’s Xfinity x. Fi Advanced Security firewall and the free version of Malwarebytes (which I always recommend to augment any full-time antivirus app anyway) your PC will be well protected from most any nasty the Internet can throw at it .
And truth be told, there are lots of other Comcast customers wondering the same thing. The short answer to your question is yes, you do still need to run an antivirus app on your PC (and on your Android devices as well). Because Xfinity x. Fi Advanced Security isn’t an antivirus program.
What’s the best online security option for Comcast Xfinity customers?
The big plus of using Comcast’s x. Fi Advanced Security is that it runs on the x. Fi gateway , above, and not on your computer.
How do I Turn Off Xfinity xFi Advanced Security?
You can turn off Advanced Security in the Xfinity app by going to the Account page and scrolling down to More Resources ., select x Fi Advanced Security, then Turn Off to toggle it off. To disable Advanced Security through the x. Fi website, select More > My Services > Turn Off.