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Norton™ AntiVirus Dual Protection for Mac®

The #1 selling antivirus solution for the Mac*

Mac OS® X version 10.4.11 or higher | Upgrade | Renew

Protects your Mac when running Windows® with Boot Camp® virtualization software

Includes Norton AntiVirus 2009 for Windows to protect those who use their Intel® based Mac to run Mac OS X and Windows operating systems.**

Key Technologies

Key Technologies for Mac OS®X
  • Antivirus
  • Vulnerability Protection
  • Internet Worm Protection
Key Technologies for Microsoft® Windows®
  • Antivirus
  • Antispyware
  • Bot Protection
  • Vulnerability Protection
  • Pulse Updates
  • Norton™ Insight
  • NEW! SONAR™ 2 Behavioral Protection
  • NEW! Norton Insight Network
  • NEW! Norton Download Insight
  • NEW! Norton File Insight
  • NEW! Norton Threat Insight
  • NEW! Norton System Insight

Key Benefits

  • Automatically detects and removes viruses and worms — Offers automatic protection against the latest threats with set-and-forget ease.
  • Scans and cleans downloaded files and email attachments — Detects and removes threats so you can download and share files without spreading infections.
  • Automatically updates for continuous protection from the latest threats — Security updates provide up-to-date protection during your subscription period.†††
  • Protects against attacks that target software vulnerabilities — Prevents cyber criminals from using security holes in your operating systems, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins to steal your identity.
  • Works with new Mac OS® X v10.6 — Runs natively on Intel® and PowerPC® based Mac® systems. Takes full advantage of advanced features in Mac OS X v10.6 to help you better protect your computer.
  • Even easier to use — The new and improved dashboard widget lets you quickly and easily check virus protection status and get the latest info on current threats directly from the experts at Symantec™ Security Response.
  • Includes Norton AntiVirus 2010 for Windows® — Offers dual protection when running both the Mac OS® X and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems on an Intel® processor–based Mac®.

Features

  • NEW! SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses real-time online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats (Windows only).
  • NEW! Includes all-new Norton AntiVirus dashboard widget.
  • Detects and removes viruses, Trojan horses, and rootkits.
  • Vulnerability Protection prevents identity thieves from exploiting security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers, and browser plug-ins.
  • Automatically scans emails and IMs for threats so you can exchange files freely.
  • Stops fast-spreading Internet worms from getting on to your system.
  • Uses multiple layers of security that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove the latest threats (Windows only).
  • Security updates provide up-to-date protection during your subscription period.†††
  • Runs in the background so you can work, browse the web, watch movies or play games without any noticeable impact on performance.
  • Free 24x7 online technical support.
  • Automatically downloads protection updates as they become available during your subscription period.†††

Awards

  • July 2008 LAPTOP Magazine: Top Security Suite
  • October 2005 Macworld: 4.5 mouse rating

Customer Reviews

May 02, 2009 -"Needed antivirus software for the Mac. Asked a friend his opinion, he said start with Norton's. And there I stopped, am happy enough with it as it does everything that is stated of it. And if you need tech advice it is just an e-mail away. Good product, it just works."
-P. Tuften
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Norton AntiVirus for Mac

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
Windows 7
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
  • AIM® for Mac 2.0b4

Norton AntiVirus 2010 for Windows

Norton AntiVirus 2010 for 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
  • 200 MB of available hard disk space®
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)
Email scanning supported for POP-3- and SMTP-compatible email clients Browser support for Vulnerability Protection feature
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 32-bit 6.0 or higher3
  • Mozilla Firefox® 3.0 and later3


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
Includes Norton AntiVirus 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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* Top-selling antivirus software product for Macintosh systems from June 1998 through November 2007 based on The NPD Group's retail Top Selling Business Software list.
** Available only with Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac with Dual Protection.
***1 Year Protection: With Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac, you receive a license to use the product together with a renewable, one-year subscription, which begins upon initial installation, to receive virus protection and scanning engine updates. With Norton AntiVirus 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.
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.
*Top-selling security software product for Macintosh® systems from June 1998 through June 2009. Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service (June 1998 to June 2009)

†††1 YEAR PROTECTION: With Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac, you receive a license to use this product together with a renewable, one-year subscription, which begins upon initial installation, to receive virus protection and scanning engine updates.

With Norton AntiVirus 2010 for Windows, you receive a license to use this 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 a www.symantec.com.

3As made available by Symantec within your subscription period.