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Norton Internet Security Dual Protection For Mac®

Security for the rest of us

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Higher | Upgrade | Renew

Key Technologies

Security technologies for Mac OS® X include
  • Antivirus
  • Antiphishing
  • Identity protection
  • Vulnerability Protection
  • Intrusion Prevention
  • DeepSight™
  • Two-way Firewall
  • Internet Worm Protection
  • File protection
Security technologies for Microsoft® Windows® include
  • Antivirus
  • Antispam
  • Antispyware
  • Antiphishing
  • Identity Protection
  • Website Authentication
  • Parental Controls
  • Botnet Protection
  • Browser Protection
  • Two-way Firewall
  • Internet Worm Protection
  • Intrusion Prevention
  • Pulse Updates
  • Recovery Tool
  • Rootkit Protection
  • SONAR™ (Symantec™
    Online Network for
    Advanced Response)
    Behavioral Protection
  • Norton™ Protection
    System

Key Benefits

  • Protection for both Mac OS® X and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.
  • Integrates protection found in Norton AntiVirus™ 11 for Mac, and Norton™ Confidential
  • Customizable two-way firewall helps make intelligent incoming and outgoing security decisions for you.
  • Detects and automatically removes online threats.
  • Delivers continuous, up-to-date protection via automatic updates during your subscription period.†††
  • Defends against Web-based attacks.
  • Advanced phishing protection keeps your personal identification out of the reach of fraudulent websites.
  • Encrypts sensitive data from being modified or stolen by eavesdropping keystroke loggers.
  • Helps you manage and configure your network connections.
  • Control how applications connect to the Internet, who can connect to your Mac, and what these people are allowed to do.
  • Universal support for Intel® and PowerPC® processor–based Mac computers.

Features

Control and security without disruptions:
  • Integrated, nonintrusive security suite with a simple, easy-to-use interface that includes protection found in Norton AntiVirus™ 11 for Mac®, Norton™ Confidential, and two-way firewall functionality.
  • Automatically detects and removes spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, malware, and Internet worms.
  • Delivers continuous, up-to-date protection via fast, unobtrusive scanning and automatic updates during your subscription period.†††
  • Scans and cleans downloaded files and email attachments.
  • Security technologies work in concert to proactively block attacks, detect threats, and stop them before they impact you (Windows only).
  • New! An innovative new scanless architecture scans only the files at risk, saving time and dramatically improving performance (Windows only).
  • New! Botnet detection prevents others from taking control of your Mac, accessing your private information, or using your computer to host an attack (Windows only).
  • Tightly integrated spam filtering makes every email count (Windows only).
  • Works with Mac OS® X v10.4 and 10.5 and runs natively on Intel® and PowerPC® processor–based Mac computers.
  • Includes Norton Internet Security™ 2009 for Windows® to protect those who use their Intel® processor–based Mac® computer to run both the Mac OS® X and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.
Helps keep your identity and other information safe
  • Authenticates popular shopping and banking sites and blocks phishing websites.
  • Improved Norton™ Identity Safe organizes your online identities and safeguards your personal information when you buy, bank, and browse online (Windows only).
  • New! Browse confidently with industry-leading protection from Web-based attacks—one of the fastest growing types of online threats (Windows only). Please note Waiting for PassMark testing.
Secure networking
  • 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

July 1, 2009 -"I've used the product for some time now and feel Symantec really got it right. I have no complaints and feel others would benfefit tremendously from this product -especially those that have not used a Norton product in some time and want them to see the improv i love it use it and when you do you will say i was right thank you Norton"
-I. Hamou
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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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For Mac®

MAC OS X
  • Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher (includes 10.5.x support)
  • Macintosh system with PowerPC or Intel Core processor
  • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB Recommended)
  • 150 MB of available hard disk space
  • Internet connection required for LiveUpdate
  • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive
Support instant messaging clients for Confidential data filtering includes:
  • iChat 4.x
  • Microsoft Messenger 7.0.1 for Mac
  • Yahoo! Instant Messenger 3.0 for Mac
  • AIM for Mac beta 2 for Mac
Required for all installations [Retail box only]
CD-ROM or DVD drive

For Microsoft Windows®:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista® Home/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Starter Edition
  • 300 MHz or faster processor
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 200 MB of available hard disk space
  • Standard Web browser
Required for all installations [Retail box only]
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Email scanning supported for POP3- and SMTP-compatible email clients
Supported instant messaging clients:
  • AOL®
  • Yahoo!®
  • Microsoft®
  • Trillian™
Internet browsers (phishing protection):
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 (32-bit only) and later
  • Mozilla Firefox® 2.0 and later
Must meet minimum Mac OS X operating system requirements
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
Advanced Protection
Blocks browser, OS, and application threats; protects against infected Web sites
Protects against the latest threats with proactive multilayered protection system
Real-time SONAR technology detects emerging spyware and viruses before traditional definitions are available
Password protects your files, keeping them safe from others opening or viewing the files
Identity Protection
Blocks phishing Web sites
Identity Safe securely stores and manages your login and personal information
Guards against keyloggers with automatic login and form filling
Authenticates popular shopping and banking sites
Networking
Helps secure and monitor your home network
Automatically secures your PC when connecting to public wireless networks
Support
Free email, chat, or phone 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.

Copyright © 2009 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, DeepSight, LiveUpdate, Norton, Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, and SONAR are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corp., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.