Symantec unveils first complete line of Internet security and problem-solving products for Mac OS X

Symantec unveils first complete line of Internet security and problem-solving products for Mac OS X

New Macintosh versions of Norton Internet Security and Norton SystemWorks offer improved online safety, disk repair and recovery capabilities

Hong Kong -- March 26 2002 - Symantec, the world leader in Internet security, has announced the industry's first complete line of Internet security and problem-solving products designed specifically for the Mac OS X.

Now available in Hong Kong, the release includes Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 2.0, which improves Mac users' online productivity, safety and privacy with the addition of its stealth protection mode, confidential information controls and Internet ad-blocking features. Norton SystemWorks for Macintosh 2.0 is the world's first product to allow users to fix disk errors and recover lost files and/or applications natively on Mac OS X.

"Those who use the Internet at work or at home are becoming more and more aware of the need for comprehensive online security and are demanding the most advanced Internet security solutions," said David Sykes, Director of North Asia, Symantec. "The software of the new complete product line for the Macintosh is easy-to-use and introduces new features that not only address online security and privacy issues but also provide the most comprehensive and reliable disk repair and data recovery solutions."

"Apple takes a proactive approach towards security within Mac OS X in a variety of ways," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Symantec's new product line for Mac OS X builds on Apple's commitment to security by helping to protect computers and networks at multiple entry points, and we're excited to receive their support."

New Privacy Control Feature To Safeguard Mac Users' Confidential Data Anyone connected to the Internet, regardless of computing platform, has the potential to fall prey to hack attacks, privacy infringements, intrusion attempts and damage from malicious code. Symantec's Norton Privacy Control, a new component of Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 2.0, will allow users to keep track of specified confidential information, like social security and credit card numbers, and control whatever information leaves their machine over the Internet. Additionally, Norton Privacy Control will offer an advertisement-blocking feature that can help improve online speed and performance by blocking most Internet advertisements and pop-up windows.

"Macintosh users, like their PC cousins, are not immune to security threats," said Brian Burke, Sr. Research Analyst, Internet Security, at IDC Research. "Hack attacks, privacy infringements, intrusion attempts and damage from malicious code can happen to anyone connected to the Internet, no matter what computing platform they choose."

In addition to Norton Privacy Control, Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 2.0 will also include:

Norton Personal Firewall for Macintosh 2.0 with a new stealth mode feature making Mac users invisible to hackers online
Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 8.0 featuring a new interface and scheduling features to provide easy-to-use, proactive protection against viruses and other malicious code
Who's There? Firewall Advisor by OpenDoor Networks providing detailed information on intrusion attempts
iClean by Aladdin Systems, for quick removal of cookies, cache and history files to further protect users' privacy.

Only Disk Repair / Data Recovery Capabilities Built Natively for Mac OS X
Norton SystemWorks for Macintosh 2.0 provides a comprehensive solution to keep machines working at peak performance by solving critical problems and protecting systems from viruses. This market-leading software suite will include the world's first native Mac OS X disk repair and data recovery capabilities, allowing users to fix common disk errors and recover lost files or applications. The new version also features Norton Scheduler, so users can schedule virus scans and software updates.

Norton SystemWorks for Macintosh 2.0 includes:

Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 8.0
Norton Utilities for Macintosh 7.0, that can recover lost files and erased data as well as recover crashed or accidentally initialised files
Retrospect Express Backup 5.0 by Dantz, which stores backup files on removable cartridges, DVD-RAM, compatible, CD-R/RW, MO, an external hard drive, or even on a secure site via the Internet
Spring Cleaning 4.0 by Aladdin Systems, which completely uninstalls applications and their associated files to regain disk space and sweep away hard-to-find Internet cookies, cache, and history files
DiskWarrior Recovery Edition by Alsoft, which scavenges hard drives for all files to allow Mac users to recover files and folders with drag and drop convenience

Pricing and Availability
Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 2.0 and Norton SystemWorks for Macintosh 2.0 are available now for an estimated retail price of HK$667 and HK$887, respectively. Symantec's new Macintosh products are available for purchase at various retail locations. All of Symantec's new Macintosh Internet security solutions are compatible with Mac OS X. Attached please find the product photos.

About Symantec
Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Symantec has worldwide operations in 38 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com

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