Symantec Adds New Protection Features to its Consumer and Enterprise Antivirus Solutions

Symantec Adds New Protection Features to its Consumer and Enterprise Antivirus Solutions

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the delivery of product technology updates to its consumer and enterprise antivirus solutions, providing users with expanded protection against stealth computer threats. These updates are the first incremental technology updates Symantec has brought to its consumer solutions. Prior to the release of the 2006 product line, new technology was delivered to consumers with new product versions annually.

Customers using Norton Internet Security 2006, Norton AntiVirus 2006, Norton SystemWorks 2006, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.0, and Symantec Client Security 3.0 received an updated antivirus scanning engine automatically through their products’ LiveUpdate feature throughout December. Users also received new Auto-Protect Spyware Blocking after being notified of a “critical update” and provided with instructions on how to manually download the package.

“In order for Internet security solutions to be effective, they must keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat environment,” said Enrique Salem, senior vice president, security products and solutions, Symantec Corp. “By being able to deliver product updates such as these, we are providing our users with the assurance that their Symantec security solutions have the latest technology needed to keep them safe and secure online.”

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