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Norton Internet Security - Security Package Report

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Publisher Description Of Norton Internet Security

Norton Internet Security is a security suite design to protects against all types of online threats. It provides protection to safeguards the computer, identity, and home network without slowing down the computer. Norton Internet Security includes Virus & Spyware protection, AntiSpam, Two-way Firewall, Phishing Protection, Intrusion/Hacker Prevention, Rootkit Detection, and Parental Controls.  

The lastest version has been reengineered for faster, fewer scans and rapid updates, it is designed to makes online shopping, banking, and browsing safer and more convenient. 

The Norton Protection System is a multilayered system of technologies that work in concert to stop threats before they impact the computer. The system rely on the intelligence-driven Norton Insight technology, it targets only those files at risk, resulting in shorter and fewer scans. Browser protection safeguards the user from Web-based attacks. Moreover, pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes deliver the latest updates.

Key Features of Norton Internet Security:

  • Spyware Protection - detects and eliminates annoying Spyware.
  • Anti-Virus Protection - protects the computer from Viruses & Worms, as well as scanning emails and instant messages for viruses.
  • Protects against Hackers & Intrusion.
  • Integrated anti-spam filters spam.
  • Blocks identity theft by Phishing attempts.
  • Improved performance delivers faster scanning.
  • One click access to expert support.
  • Network security monitoring helps protect the wireless network.
  • Norton Identity Safe delivers enhanced identity theft protection.
  • Stores and encrypts passwords and other confidential data.
  • Works quietly in the background providing real-time protection.
  • Rootkit detection scans beneath the operating system for possible hidden problems.
  • Includes Virus Definition Updates and new product features as long as the user have an active subscription.
  • Automatically schedules scans, updates and other tasks for when the user is not
    using the PC.

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Norton Internet Security Information
Company Information:

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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Minimum System Requirement: Intel Pentium II 300 MHz processor (or faster)
Windows XP Home/XP Pro/XP Media Center Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Home
Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Starter Edition
256 MB Ram (*512 MB RAM required for the Recovery Tool)
300 MB free hard disk space
Standard Web browser
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive
Internet connection
Internet Explorer 6 (or higher)
Firefox 2 (or higher)
Microsoft Outlook® 97 or later
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later
AOL®
Yahoo!®
Microsoft®
Trillian™
Email scanning supported for POP3- and SMTP-compatible email clients.
Software Versions: Norton Internet Security 2009 16.1.0.3
Trial Version: Yes 15-Days Free Trial
Free Version: No Not Available
File Size: 61.5 MB
Price: $59.99 (3 Computers, 1 Year License)
$114.99 (3 Computers, 2 Years License)
Satisfacation Guarantee Policy: 60 Days Money-Back Guarantee
Customer Support: Norton's Customer Support Page

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Consumer Feedbacks And Complaints

Actual Customer Feedback:

"...The 2009 version is MUCH faster - to the point where I am leaving all options enabled. The hit to the system appears to be minimal. The user interface is simpler and less confusing also. Big improvements all around..."
Portion of actual user comment from Amazon.com

"...i decided to give this years version a try and boy was i surprised. It doesn't slow my computer down at all runs in the background quietly and updates constantly so u know your always up to date..."
Portion of actual user comment from Download.com

"...While I had almost no CPU usage being reported by windows and by NIS itself I noticed a significant performance hit on my main computer and my wifes computer was almost unusable after installing NIS 2009. After much research in to the cause of this problem I found NIS was causing hundreds of millions pagefaults on both computers (this was much worse on my wifes computer compared to mine but both were way out of control) I checked around on the internet and this seems to be affecting other people as well but Symantec has ZERO explanations for this problem and no solutions..."
Portion of actual user comment from Download.com

"...This new version of Norton Internet Security is nothing like the one that came with my HP laptop (2007 version). It is very fast, never intrudes, and looks great with the new styling. It found 17 bugs sitting on my PC that a well known Russian product missed and could not remove. My system seems much quicker and more responsive now as well..."
Portion of actual user comment from PG-CNet.com

"...I was quite hesitant trying the new Norton 2009 application as previous versions were huge in size, and slowed even the fastest PCs down.
However, I am more than happy with this version. Norton have really hit the jackpot this time. It is remarkably fast at scanning and web surfing. The footprint is very small, and takes up little RAM. Protection against viruses and malware appears to be superb. Ram. I can only suggest to readers to give it a try. You may well end up purchasing it online..."
Portion of actual user comment from PG-CNet.com

"...To be honest, I was really not expecting much.  The program had been getting consistently larger and slower with each iteration, and I was worried by what this latest version might hold.   I should not have worried.  Symantec did an amazing job, practically rebuilding the whole program from the ground up.  The interface is clean, simple, and easy to use; and the program itself uses almost no resources as it runs in the background.  I have no idea how they did it, but Symantec took one of the most notorious resource hogs, and turned it into a lean, mean, protection machine..."
Portion of actual user comment from GearDiary.com

"...Old file versions needed deleting before new ones would work, and the key I got online did not work. On the plus side, Norton online support was first class, and got me up and running. Norton needs to improve its online documentation and include a few simple explanations. Once installed, my initial impression of the new version was that it didn't have as many easy to see features as the older version. Having been running it for a few days, however, it is clear that the protection is wider and deeper, but that many more settings are automated, making life easier..."
Portion of actual user comment from Software.com

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Related Products - Norton Internet Security For Macintosh Report
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Publisher Description Of Norton Internet Security For Macintosh

Norton Internet Security for Macintosh provides essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats in one convenient package for Macintosh users. It is a integrated, security suite with a easy-to-use interface that includes protection found in Norton Anti-Virus for Mac, Norton Confidential, and two-way firewall functionality.

Norton Internet Security for the Macintosh includes anti-malware, firewall, anti-phishing and online Web-threat protection for the Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and 10.5 "Leopard" platforms.

The package includes security-based updates from Symantec that address vulnerabilities found in the Apple operating system or applications such as Quicktime, sometimes prior to Apple releasing updates. In addition, Norton Internet Security for Mac contains a file-lockdown feature called FileGuard that lets users decide which files they may want to prevent from being opened or copied.

The software also makes use of Symantec's DeepSight sensor's honeypot technology that identifies IP addresses linked to malicious Web sites, and proactively warns consumers about accessing infected sites.

Norton Internet Security for Macintosh is compatabile with Mac OS X v10.4 and 10.5 and runs natively on Intel and PowerPC processor–based Mac computers.

Key Features of Norton Internet Security for Macintosh:

Norton Anti-Virus:

  • Protects against PC as well as Mac viruses.
  • Quarantines suspicious files until they can be repaired.
  • AutoProtect can find viruses within file archives.
  • Automatically detects and removes viruses in Internet downloads, email attachments, file transfers, and other incoming files.
  • Live Update automatically downloads and installs new security updates.

Norton Personal Firewall:

  • Automated setup makes installation simple.
  • Stealth Mode immediately makes the computer invisible on the Internet.
  • Detects all available Internet services on the computer and keeps each one turned off unless the user intentionally activate it.
  • Lets the user allow or deny access to the Mac by service, port number, or IP address.

Norton Privacy Control:

  • Blocks JavaScript pop-ups as well as other types of Web ads.
  • Protects personal information during instant messaging sessions.
  • Prevents personal information from being sent from the user's computer without the user's knowledge. (Norton Privacy Control runs on Mac OS X only.)

Norton Parental Control:

  • Prevents children from viewing unsuitable Websites.
  • Allows the user to use a prepared list of objectionable sites or create one.
  • Lets the user block or unblock specific categories within Symantec's list. (Norton Parental Control runs on Mac OS X only.)

Aladdin iClean:

  • Removes Internet cookies, cache files, and Web history logs to protect privacy and reclaim disk space.
  • Provides a comprehensive list of items the user can safely delete.
  • Makes it easy to select the exact items the user want to remove.

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Norton Internet Security For Macintosh Information
Minimum System Requirement: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher (includes 10.5.x support)
Macintosh system with PowerPC or Intel Core processor
256 MB of RAM (512 MB Recommended)
150 MB of available hard disk space
Internet connection required for LiveUpdate
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive
iChat 4.x
Microsoft Messenger 7.0.1 for Mac
Yahoo! Instant Messenger 3.0 for Mac
AIM for Mac beta 2 for Mac
Software Versions: Norton Internet Security For Mac 4.0
Trial Version: No Not Available
Free Version: No Not Available
File Size: Not Available
Price: $79.99 (1 Year License)
$89.99 Norton Internet Security Dual Protection For Mac (1 Year License)
Satisfacation Guarantee Policy: 60 Days Money-Back Guarantee
Customer Support: Norton's Customer Support Page

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