This guide provides comprehensive instructions for configuring Norton 360 to work effectively with modern AI-powered development environments, specifically focusing on Cursor and Windsurf. As of April 2025, Norton 360 has undergone significant updates, including enhanced AI-based threat detection and interface changes that can affect developer workflows. This guide addresses the latest version (22.24.8.36 and later) and its impact on development activities.
Developers frequently encounter conflicts between Norton 360's security features and development tools, often experiencing blocked executables, interrupted debugging sessions, and slowed development workflows. These issues have become more pronounced with the latest versions of Norton 360 as they utilize more advanced AI to analyze files and network connections.