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Norton AntiVirus 2007 and Norton Internet Security 2007 have been unveiled by security solutions provider Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC), designed for Windows XP Home/XP Pro users.
Norton AntiVirus 2007 provides advanced protection against viruses, spyware and related risks for consumers, blocking attacks from virus and worm families without needing individual signatures for each new threat. It incorporates enhanced scanning capabilities, with a faster full system scan, and offers technology able to find new virus types which use rootkits to hide from security software.
Norton Internet Security 2007 offers the features of Norton AntiVirus 2007 and provides new phishing protection, an enhanced firewall and defence against software vulnerabilities. Its Intrusion Prevention feature offers protection against recently discovered vulnerabilities in applications such as the Windows operating system, shielding security holes more quickly than vendors release patches to fix flaws.
Norton Internet Security 2007 offers faster scans, a faster boot time and faster UI response and will provide add-on packs with AntiSpam and Parental Controls for those requiring these features.
Norton AntiVirus 2007 has a suggested retail price of USD39.99, while Norton Internet Security 2007 is priced at USD69.99, with current subscribers eligible for product upgrades able to renew at USD39.99 and USD49.99 respectively.
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