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Norton™ Internet Security Dual Protection For Mac®

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Key Technologies

Key Technologies for Mac OS®X
  • Antivirus
  • Identity Protection
  • Internet Worm Protection
  • Antiphishing
  • Two-Way Firewall
  • Vulnerability Protection
  • Intrusion Prevention
  • File Protection
  • DeepSight™
Key Technologies for Microsoft® Windows®
  • Antivirus
  • Smart Firewall
  • Antispyware
  • Identity Protection
  • Norton™ Safe Web
  • Pulse Updates
  • Network Monitoring
  • Vulnerability Protection
  • NEW! SONAR™ 2 Behavioral Protection
  • NEW! Professional-Strength AntiSpam
  • NEW! Norton Download Insight
  • NEW! Norton Insight Network
  • NEW! Norton System Insight
  • NEW! Norton Threat Insight
  • NEW! Norton File Insight
  • Parental Controls

Key Benefits

  • Protects both Mac OS® X and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems — Guards your Mac, online activities, and your identity against all types of Internet threats. Provides universal support for Intel® and PowerPC® processor-based Mac computers.
  • Provides a single, comprehensive protection solution — Provides protection found in Norton AntiVirus™ 11 for Mac and Norton™ Confidential for Mac to protect against online threats for Mac OS X, and Norton Internet Security 2010 for the Microsoft Windows platforms.
  • Customizable two-way firewall helps make intelligent incoming and outgoing security decisions for you — Keeps hackers from harvesting your personal information from your Mac while eliminating annoying firewall alerts.
  • Detects and automatically removes online threats — Stops malware, viruses, Trojan horses, bots, and Internet worms before they can do damage.
  • Delivers continuous, up-to-date protection — Automatically updates virus definitions during your subscription period.†††
  • Defends against web-based attacks — Guards security holes in your operating systems, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins and prevents dangerous software from automatically downloading to your Mac when you surf the web.
  • Protects your identity — Advanced phishing protection keeps your personal identification out of the reach of fraudulent web sites.
  • Encrypts sensitive data — Prevents your confidential information from being modified or stolen by eavesdropping keystroke loggers.
  • Simplifies managing and configuring network connections — Automatically detects new networks, helps you configure security settings, and remembers those settings for future use.
  • Puts you in control of Internet access — Lets you decide how applications connect to the Internet, who can connect to your Mac, and what these people are allowed to do.

Features

Extensive Security Protection
  • Automatically detects and removes spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, malware, and Internet worms.
  • Scans and cleans downloaded files and email attachments.
  • Monitors email and instant messages for threats so you can exchange files freely.
  • Provides universal support for Intel® and PowerPC® processor–based Mac computers.
  • Get help fast with free online technical support.
Helps keep your identity and other information safe
  • NEW! Browse confidently with industry-leading protection from web-based attacks—one of the fastest growing types of online threats (Windows only).
  • IMPROVED! Norton™ Identity Safe organizes your online identities and safeguards your personal information when you buy, bank, and browse online (Windows only).
  • Advanced phishing protection authenticates popular shopping and banking sites and blocks phishers to keep your personal identification out of the reach of fraudulent websites.
  • Encrypts sensitive data to prevent it from being modified or stolen by eavesdropping keystroke loggers.
  • Confidential File Guard password protects your files, keeping them safe from others opening or viewing the files (Mac only).
Control and security without disruptions
  • NEW! An innovative new scanless architecture scans only the files at risk, saving time and dramatically improving performance (Windows only).
  • NEW! Bot detection prevents others from taking control of your system, accessing your private information, or using your computer to host an attack (Windows only).
  • Customizable two-way firewall helps make intelligent incoming and outgoing security decisions for you.
  • Lets you control how applications connect to the Internet, who can connect to your Mac, and what these people are allowed to do.
  • Stays out of your way — runs quietly in the background without requiring you to respond to confusing security alerts.
  • Delivers continuous, up-to-date protection via automatic updates during your subscription period.†††
  • Security technologies work in concert to proactively block attacks, detect threats, and stop them before they impact you (Windows only).
  • Tightly integrated spam filtering keeps unwanted emails out of your mailbox (Windows only).
  • Works with Mac OS® X v10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 and runs natively on Intel® and PowerPC® processor–based Mac computers.
  • Includes Norton Internet Security™ 2010 for Windows® for comprehensive protection when running both the Mac OS® X and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems on an Intel® processor–based Mac®.
Secure Networking
  • Helps you manage and configure your network connections.
  • Network security monitoring helps you secure your home network against threats and uninvited guests (Windows only).
  • Wireless network security automatically connects, cloaks, and secures your Mac on public Wi-Fi networks (Windows only).

Customer Reviews

August 25, 2009 -"I have used Norton Internet Security for many years and have never experienced a virus or on line attack. I love this product!! It does automatic updates. It runs on the system tray, and you barely know it is running. I am happy, safe, and know that Norton Internet Security is the best!!"
-Ross D.
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August 25, 2009 -"This is a easy to use program that provides me with the peace of mind I need in dealing with multiple web sites daily. I never have to worry about unauthorized acess or password stealing. A great product that I have been using for over 5 years now. Have easily recommended to all my friends and family."
-Todd W.
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June 18, 2009 -"This program was easy to install and works like a charm...even with VISTA. I have used Norton products since 2000 and have never been disappointed. Norton leaves me feeling confident that my system is protected no matter where I go online. Best protection for broadband internet connection. Keep up the good work Symantec!"
-Sledge55
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Mac OS® X

  • Mac OS® X version 10.4.10, 10.5 and 10.6
  • Macintosh system with PowerPC® or Intel® Core processor
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 250 MB of available hard disk space
  • Internet connection required for LiveUpdate
  • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
  • Phishing Protection toolbar support for Firefox 3 and Safari 4 browsers
Instant messaging client support for Confidential Data Filtering
  • iChat® 4.x
  • Microsoft® Messenger 7.0.2 for Mac
  • Yahoo!® Instant Messenger 3.0.0 for Mac beta
  • AIM® for Mac 2.0b4 for Mac
Windows 7

Microsoft Windows®

Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later Home/Professional/Media Center
Microsoft Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
Minimum Hardware Requirements
  • 300 MHz or faster processor
  • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB RAM required for Recovery Tool)
  • 300 MB of available hard disk space (Optional Norton Add-On Pack requires an additional 120 MB of available hard disk space.)
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)
Support for AntiSpam
  • Microsoft Outlook® 2002 or later*
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later*
  • Windows Mail (spam filtering only)
Browser support for Vulnerability Protection and Phishing Protection
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit only)*
  • Mozilla Firefox® 3.0 and later*
Email scanning support for POP3-and SMTP-compatible email clients
Core Protection
Blocks viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots, and rootkits
Defends against hackers with a quiet two-way firewall
Protection while running either Mac or Microsoft Windows OS platforms
Removes viruses from email, instant messages and files
Works with new Mac OS® X v10.6 — runs natively on Intel® and PowerPC® based Mac® systems
Includes Norton Internet Security 2010 for Windows
Advanced Protection
Blocks browser, OS, and application threats; protects against infected Web sites
Protects against the latest threats with proactive multilayered protection system (Microsoft Windows only)
Password protects your files, keeping them safe from others opening or viewing the files
SONAR 2 technology uses real-time, online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats before traditional definitions are available (Microsoft Windows only)
Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them (Microsoft Windows only)
Tells you where files and applications came from and if they're trusted (Microsoft Windows only)
Threat Insight provides in-depth information about detected threats including what actions the threats attempted to perform and how they were eliminated (Microsoft Windows only)
Blocks unwanted, dangerous and fraudulent emails — "Spam" (Microsoft Windows only)
Helps keep your kids safe online with parental controls (Microsoft Windows only)
Identity Protection
Blocks phishing websites
Identity Safe securely stores and manages your login and personal information (Microsoft Windows only)
Guards against keyloggers with automatic login and form filling (Microsoft Windows only)
Authenticates popular shopping and banking sites
Identifies unsafe Web sites in your search results (Microsoft Windows only)
Encrypts sensitive data from being modified or stolen by eavesdropping keystroke loggers
Networking
Helps you manage and configure your network connections
Helps you secure and monitor your home network against threats (Microsoft Windows only)
Automatically secures your computer when connecting to public wireless hotspots (Microsoft Windows only)
Support
Free email and chat support†
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†††1 Year Protection

With Norton Internet Security™ for Mac®, you receive a license to use the product, together with a renewable, one-year subscription that begins upon initial installation, to receive virus protection and scanning engine updates.

With Norton Internet Security 2009 for Windows®, you receive a license to use the product during a renewable, one-year service period, which begins upon initial installation, together with protection updates and new product features as available throughout the service period. Product features may be added, modified, or removed during the service period.

†Symantec provides free, unlimited 24x7 email and chat support. Support by phone is also available 24x7. Certain telephone support is provided as a fee-based service. To access support, click on the Support link found in your product. Information can also be found at www.symantec.com/globalsupport.

Use of each product is subject to acceptance of the Symantec License Agreement included with the product and available for review at www.symantec.com.
*As made available by Symantec within your service period.

†††1 YEAR PROTECTION: With Norton Internet Security™ for Mac® you receive a license to use the product, together with a renewable, one-year subscription that begins upon initial installation, to receive virus protection and scanning engine updates.

With Norton Internet Security 2010 for Windows® you receive a license to use the product during a renewable, one-year service period which begins upon initial installation, together with protection updates and new product features as available throughout the service period. Product features may be added, modified, or removed during the service period.

Use of each product is subject to acceptance of the Symantec License Agreement included with the product and available for review at www.symantec.com.

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