Norton Anti-Virus - Anti-Virus Report

Norton Anti-Virus was designed to remove viruses, worms, malware, software exploits and Trojan horses automatically - without interrupting home user's work. The Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes help to ensure that you're protected from the latest threats.

Futhermore, a unique feature Norton Anti-Virus has is the ability to block many types of Internet based attacks with its Intrusion Prevention System, which acts as a firewall. Intrusion Prevention scans and blocks any network traffic that attempts to hijack vulnerable programs. And the new Norton Protection System employs a multilayered set of security technologies that work in concert to detect, identify, and block attacks.

Symantec’s exclusive LiveUpdate automatically checks for new virus protection updates on a regular schedule to keep the program up to date against the latest threats. In order to receive updates, a valid subscription is required. When a user's subscription expires, the user loses functionality of the program. No updates or patches can be downloaded unless renewed.

The features SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) technology, designed to detect potentially malicious code before traditional virus definitions are available. SONAR monitors program behavior rather than looking for specific viral signatures. Browser Defender is intended to protect Internet Explorer from drive by downloads and unpatched exploits. Home Network Security Status displays status of Norton AntiVirus on all PCs in a home network.

Key Features of Norton Anti-Virus:

• Norton Internet Worm Protection stops certain damaging Internet worms at their attempted point of entry.
  
• QuickScan tool automatically searches for and removes viruses whenever new virus protection updates are downloaded.
  
• PreInstall Scan quickly detects and removes infections that can interfere with installing and launching Norton Anti-Virus.
  
• Automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
  
• Scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing email messages.
  
• Blocks viruses in instant message attachments.
  
• Detects spyware and certain non-virus threats such as adware and keystroke logging programs.
  
• Scans compressed file archives before the user open them and risk infecting the computer.
  
• Downloads new virus protection updates automatically to protect against new threats.
  
• Worm Blocking and Script Blocking can detect new threats even before virus protection updates are created for them.
  
• Improved performance delivers faster scans.
  
• Network mapping provides a view of the home network.
  
• Detects and removes spyware and viruses.
  
• Blocks spyware and worms automatically.
  
• Protects email and instant messaging from viruses.
  
• Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading.
  
• Rootkit detection finds and removes hidden threats.
  
• Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period
  
• Remove dangerous threats from files the user downloads.
  
• Remove viruses from email and instant messages.

Key Technologies of Norton Anti-Virus:

• Anti-Virus Software
  
• Spyware Remover
  
• Bot Protection
  
• Browser Protection
  
• Internet Worm Protection
  
• Intrusion Prevention
  
• OS and Application Protection
  
• Rapid Pulse Updates
  
• Recovery Tool
  
• Rootkit Detection
  
• Norton Insight
  
• SONAR Behavioral Protection

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Symantec Corporation founded in 1982, is an international corporation which sells computer software, particularly in the realms of security and information management.

Their Headquarter is in Cupertino, California, USA, Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries and is part of the NASDAQ 100 and Fortune 500. Symantec is one of the ten largest software companies in the world.

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Norton Anti-Virus for Macintosh provides similar functionalities as its Windows counterpart. It removes viruses automatically, cleans infected Internet and email downloads, and protects against advanced online threats and attacks that target software vulnerabilities. 

It is compatible with Mac OS® X v10.5 and takes full advantage of the operating system's advanced features to help protect the Macintosh. A built-in vulnerability protection helps prevent identity thieves from exploiting newly discovered application and operating system weaknesses.

Norton Anti-Virus for Macintosh features silent, automatic virus definition updates; fully integrated schedule management settings; extensive file-scanning capabilities; a Auto-Protect functionality; and a user interface that makes routine tasks more accessible than ever before. Moreover, the LiveUpdate makes it simple to keep virus and vulnerability protection updates current against new threats.

Key Features of Norton Anti-Virus for Macintosh:

• Automatically Detection and Removal Viruses - Offers automatic protection against the latest threats with set-and-forget convenience.
  
• Scans, Cleans Downloaded Files and Email Attachments - Delivers continuous, up-to-date protection via fast updates.
  
• Protects Against Attacks that Target Software Vulnerabilities - Provides advanced protection against software and Internet vulnerabilities.
  
• Works with Mac OS® X v10.5 - Runs natively on Intel® and PowerPC® based Mac® systems
  Includes an all-new Norton AntiVirus dashboard widget.
  Greater Performances - leading protection in the background, so the user can work and play without any noticeable impact on performance.

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Norton Anti-Virus Gaming Edition application was designed to be the fastest virus protection for game users. It stops spyware, worms, bots, and other threats cold—without slowing down your PC.

It is based on the same architecture as Norton Anti-Virus, however, it has a lower impact on boot times. It offers a "Gamer Mode" that protects a computer from malware while allowing for maximum performance for games by reducing its network utilization, unlike Norton Anti-Virus and suspends updates, alerts, and other background activities and is automatically enabled when system is in full screen mode. "Gamer Mode" can also be manually enabled.

Key Featuers of Norton Anti-Virus Gaming Edition:

Gamer Mode

• Suspends alerts and notifications to avoid interrupting game play.
• Option to suspend real-time monitoring activities and updates to reduce PC and network resource usage even further.
• Automatically enabled when PC is in full-screen mode.
• Turn it on manually with a simple click on the Norton system tray icon.

Fast Performance and Light Resources Usage:

• Fast and light virus, spyware, and rootkit protection available, optimized for gaming.
• Installs in under one minute on average.
• Requires less than 6 MB of memory.
• Opens only two processes.
• Uses less than 50 MB of hard disk space (without definitions).
• Adds less than 3 seconds to boot time.
• Norton Insight technology scans only those files at risk, resulting in fewer, shorter, and faster scans of less than 35 seconds on average—almost five times faster than the competitive industry average.

Protection Features

• Automatically detects and removes the latest online threats.
• Tiny, rapid Pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes.
• Norton Protection System delivers multilayered protection.
• Patent-pending, industry-leading protection from Web-based attacks.
• Real-time SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) technology detects emerging spyware and viruses before traditional definitions are even available.
• Botnet detection prevents bots from taking control of the PC.
• Norton Recovery Tool boots and repairs badly infected PCs.
• Specialized deep-cleaning technology delivering complete scans.
• Easy access to intelligence on Internet threats targeting gamers.

Control Without Disruptions

• Smart Scheduler automatically schedules non time-critical activities such as scans and updates to occur while the PC is idle.
• Comprehensive control gives the user the option to customize security settings.
• Review the security status of every process on the PC. 

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