Symantec adds new features to its antivirus solutions

Worldwide Computer Products News, Jan 19, 2006

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IT security solutions provider Symantec Corp (Nasdaq:SYMC) has announced the delivery of product technology updates to its consumer and enterprise antivirus solutions.

According to the company, customers using Norton Internet Security 2006, Norton AntiVirus 2006, Norton SystemWorks 2006, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.0, and Symantec Client Security 3.0 received an updated antivirus scanning engine automatically throughout December 2005. In addition, the users received new Auto-Protect Spyware Blocking after being notified of a 'critical update' and were provided with instructions on how to manually download the package.

The updates are reportedly the first incremental technology updates Symantec has brought to its consumer solutions, as before the release of the 2006 product line, new technology was delivered to consumers with new product versions every year.

The updated antivirus scanning engine works in kernel mode - before the operating system loads - and protects users against malicious code that attempts to hide from current scanning methods, the company claims. No pricing details were disclosed.

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