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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

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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For Mac®

MAC OS X
  • Mac OS® X version 10.4.10, 10.5 and 10.6
  • 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
Works with new Mac OS® X v10.6 — runs natively on Intel® and PowerPC® based Mac® systems
Includes Norton Internet Security 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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†††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.

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