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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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BitDefender detects 99.51% of malware in new independent testing by leading security authority

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — BitDefender([R]), a global provider of award-winning antivirus software and data security solutions, announced today that its antivirus engine detected 99.51% of the malware in independent tests conducted by AV-Test.org of Germany. In doing so, BitDefender led all other single-engine competitors in finding the most malware, once again demonstrating the powerful capabilities of its patent-pending B-HAVE([R]) advanced detection techniques.

Performed earlier this month, the test measured the capabilities of 29 competing single- and multi-engine antivirus solutions on their ability to detect nearly a million different pieces of malware using the most up-to-date signatures. Only validated samples of malware found in the wild and collected by AV-Test in the past six months were used in the testing process.

"We are very pleased with the results of this test and will strive to continue leading the pack among top antivirus vendors," commented Bogdan Dumitru, BitDefender’s chief technology officer. "AV-Test’s results demonstrate BitDefender’s ongoing commitment to providing home and SMB users with solutions that offer the absolute highest levels of malware protection. The timing of these results is ideal, as it shows the level of protection now available in BitDefender 2008, our newest line of security solutions."

For further details on the results of this test, please visit AV-Test.org (http://www.av-test.org). Details on the company’s testing techniques can also be obtained here.

About BitDefender[R]

BitDefender is a leading global provider of security solutions that satisfy the protection requirements of today’s computing environment. The company offers one of the industry’s fastest and most effective lines of security software, setting new standards for threat prevention, timely detection and mitigation. BitDefender delivers products and services to over 41 million home and corporate users in more than 180 countries. BitDefender has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Romania. Further information about BitDefender can be obtained by visiting: http://www.bitdefender.com.

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MADRID (AFP) — Experts at Spain’s environment ministry have appealed for help abroad to track a potentially deadly virus that threatens a species of dolphins in the Mediterranean.

The morbillivirus, which causes measles in its human form, has been found in several striped dolphins washed up dead on beaches in Spain in recent weeks, said a ministry statement.

“According to analyses which were carried out, the virus identified is practically the same as the one that caused a …

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