Symantec Announces New Norton Internet Security 4

Symantec Corp., makers of Norton security software, today announced
the availability of Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac, a
next-generation security suite that integrates an all-new firewall and
antivirus protection with tools to help protect against identity
theft. The newest version of Norton Internet Security for Mac installs
in about one minute and features an improved user interface with fast,
unobtrusive updates. In addition, the solution includes fully
configurable settings for more technical users.

Symantec also launched today Norton Internet Security for Mac Dual
Protection, securing Mac users running Boot Camp or other Windows
virtualization software – programs that allow users to run both Mac OS
X Leopard and Windows operating systems. This solution provides
comprehensive protection from both Mac and Windows-based
vulnerabilities and malicious code. With Norton Internet Security for
Mac Dual Protection, Mac users benefit by receiving Symantec's newest
security suite for the Mac and the award-winning Norton Internet
Security 2009 for Windows.

While automatically blocking computers attempting to exploit
vulnerabilities from connecting to the Mac using different protocols,
Norton Internet Security for Mac's firewall now also offers
application control, which allows users to manage the applications
that are connecting to the Internet, protecting Macs from spyware.
Also, new location awareness controls let users specify different
connection settings for every network to which the computer is
connected. Norton Internet Security for Mac is also integrated with
Symantec's DeepSight Threat Management System, updating the firewall
rules at least once a day to protect against the latest attacking IP
addresses.

According to the Symantec Report on the Underground Economy, credit
card and financial information make up more than 50 percent of the
stolen goods advertised by cyber criminals online. [1] To help
consumers protect their personal information online from phishing
threats, Norton Internet Security for Mac now includes the leading
commercial antiphishing solution for Safari and Firefox browsers. By
blocking fake Web sites and authenticating popular Web sites, Norton
Internet Security for Mac allows users to bank, shop and browse online
with confidence.