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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 10.4.11 or higher (includes 10.6.x support)
  • 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
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