Southwell Computer Centre Announces Free Norton 360 With Every Security Clean‑Up and Annual Service

Over the past few months, something worrying has been happening across the UK: a sharp rise in trojan infections, fake antivirus pop‑ups, and “your PC is infected — call this number” scams. These attacks aren’t the old, clumsy ones we used to laugh at. They’re slick, convincing, professionally engineered, and they’re catching people out at an alarming rate.

At Southwell Computer Centre, we’ve seen the spike first-hand. Machines coming into the workshop with fake McAfee warnings. Laptops locked behind rogue “security” screens demanding payment. Browsers hijacked by pop‑ups that look identical to Microsoft Defender alerts. Even seasoned users are being fooled, because the criminals have stepped up their game.

So we’re stepping up ours.

Starting today, every workshop security clean‑up and every routine annual service at Southwell Computer Centre will include a FREE 1‑year subscription to Norton 360. No catches. No small print. Just proper protection.

Why? Because the threat landscape has changed, and your security needs to change with it.

The Trojan Boom: What’s Actually Going On?

Cybercriminals have realised something important: people trust what looks familiar. So instead of sending dodgy emails full of spelling mistakes, they’re now creating perfect replicas of antivirus warnings, Windows system messages, and legitimate support pages.

Here’s what we’re seeing most often:

• Fake antivirus pop‑ups that look identical to Microsoft Defender or McAfee

• Browser‑locking scams that shout “YOUR PC IS INFECTED — DO NOT TURN OFF”

• Trojan installers disguised as updates, especially for Chrome and Edge

• Phishing pages that mimic banks, delivery companies, and even government portals

• Remote‑access scams where criminals pretend to be BT, Sky, or Microsoft support

Once the trojan gets in, it doesn’t just slow your PC down. It steals passwords, banking details, email logins, and sometimes even takes full control of the machine.

This isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a real risk.

Why We’re Giving Norton 360 Away For Free

We’ve always believed that a clean, serviced, secure machine should stay secure long after it leaves the workshop. But with the current wave of attacks, basic protection isn’t enough. People need full‑suite security — real‑time threat detection, ransomware protection, safe browsing tools, and automatic blocking of fake antivirus pages.

Norton 360 delivers all of that, and more:

• Real‑time protection against trojans, malware, and ransomware

• Advanced firewall to stop unauthorised access

• Anti‑phishing and safe‑web tools that block fake antivirus pages

• Password manager to secure your logins

• Dark web monitoring for email breach alerts

• Cloud backup to protect your files

It’s the kind of protection that actually makes a difference — and we want every customer who trusts us with their computer to walk out with it.

So from now on:

Every workshop security clean‑up = FREE Norton 360 for 12 months

Every annual service = FREE Norton 360 for 12 months

No upgrade fees. No renewal traps. Just genuine protection included as part of the job.

Why This Matters for Southwell and the Surrounding Villages

We’re a local business. We know our customers by name. We’ve repaired the laptops of parents, grandparents, students, small business owners, and retirees for more than 25 years. When we see a threat hitting our community, we don’t shrug — we act.

The recent surge in trojan infections isn’t just affecting tech‑savvy users. It’s hitting people who’ve never had a virus before. People who’ve never clicked anything suspicious. People who simply saw a pop‑up that looked official and trusted it.

That’s why this matters.

If we can prevent even one person from losing access to their online banking, or falling victim to a remote‑access scam, or having their personal photos encrypted by ransomware, then giving away Norton 360 is worth every penny.

A Quick Word of Advice: Don’t Ignore Strange Pop‑Ups

If your computer suddenly shows:

• A warning you’ve never seen before

• A message telling you to call a phone number

• A screen that won’t close

• A “security scan” that you didn’t start

• A demand for payment to unlock your PC

Turn the machine off. Don’t click anything. Don’t call the number. And bring it straight to us.

We’ll clean it, secure it, and now — we’ll protect it for a full year with Norton 360.

The Bottom Line

Cyber threats are rising. Fake antivirus scams are everywhere. Trojans are more convincing than ever. But you don’t have to face any of it alone.

Southwell Computer Centre is responding with something simple, practical, and genuinely helpful:

Free Norton 360 with every workshop security clean‑up and annual service.