Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008 announced by Symantec

Worldwide Computer Products News, August 30, 2007

Worldwide Computer Products News-30 August 2007-Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008 announced by Symantec(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Internet security solutions provider Symantec Corp (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced on Wednesday (29 August) the launch of Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008.

According to the company, the new features of Norton 2008 products include: browser defender, which defends against drive-by downloads and other new or unknown threats that exploit vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer; Norton Identity Safe, which protects personal information and identity when buying, banking or browsing online (included in Norton Internet Security 2008 only); one-click support; home network feature, which maps connected devices to provide a view of devices on the local network, and within Norton Internet Security 2008 also checks the status of wireless network security; as well as performance enhancements.

In addition, both products reportedly include the SONAR behavioral detection technology that protects against malicious code before standard virus and spyware detection definitions have been created. Norton Internet Security also features new Threat Interceptor vulnerability protection technologies, which include: Threat Interceptor - Browser Defender; Threat Interceptor - Intrusion Prevention; and Threat Interceptor - Generic Exploit Blocking.

The suggested retail price of Norton AntiVirus 2008 is USD39.99, including a one-year service subscription. Norton AntiVirus 2008 Small Office Packs for five and 10 users are priced at USD89.99 and USD149.99, respectively. The suggested retail price for Norton Internet Security 2008 is USD69.99 for a three PC license, including a one-year service subscription. Norton Internet Security 2008 Small Office Packs for five and 10 users are priced at USD109.99 and USD199.99, respectively. Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security users with up-to-date subscriptions will receive the product updates at no additional cost via the Ongoing Protection subscription service model.

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