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The 2007 version includes the new Security History feature to let you review detections and other actions taken by Norton AntiVirus. Also new for this release is Cookie Tracking Support, which gives you the ability to remove detected tracking cookies.

The improved user interface in AntiVirus 2007 contains a convenient, centralized location where you can review detections, items repaired, and action required. View larger.

The new Security History is a convenient, centralized location where you can review detections and other actions taken by Norton AntiVirus. AntiVirus 2007 continues to offer Auto-Protect, Worm Blocking and more alerts. It also provides the option to allow Norton AntiVirus to automatically take action or be alerted prior to taking action. This "set-it-and-forget-it" solution lets you view alerts when you want to, so you can let Norton AntiVirus take care of the rest. At your convenience you can visit the Security History to view detections made and actions already taken by Norton AntiVirus.

Tracking Cookie Support is also new for AntiVirus 2007. Upon scanning the system, tracking cookies will be detected and you will have the option to delete tracking cookies or ignore them. For some sites, you may want to allow cookies so that you don't need to sign into the site each time you visit it. But other cookies you may want to delete, such as those from third-party advertisers.

Internet Worm Protection has been enhanced for 2007 so that it now protects against entire categories of spyware, viruses, worms and Trojan horse programs. Rather than block individually identified threats, this feature now matches individual but unknown threats to known worm and virus families and blocks them from installing on the system without requiring specific virus or worm signatures, giving you zero-hour protection. This technology helps protects against new spyware, viruses and worm threats before they are even created.

Rootkit protection has been improved for AntiVirus 2007 to better guard against hidden threats such as rootkits, a type of virus that exhibits no discernible symptoms in order to evade detection. Previous versions of Norton AntiVirus already protect against user mode and application level rootkits. Leveraging VxMS technology acquired by Symantec through its merger with Veritas, Symantec has increased detection of emerging stealth threats by including patent-pending rootkit protection at the deepest level within the operating system. This protects against kernel mode rootkits that have dropped a driver onto the system. These threats may be invisible to Windows or other security software, but can be detected and removed by AntiVirus 2007.

Norton AntiVirus protects your computer with three distinct types of scans.

• The Preinstall Scan detects and cleans spyware, viruses and worms on an already infected system. The enhanced pre-install scan now detects and removes high-risk spyware before AntiVirus is even installed.
• QuickScan runs invisibly after you receive new virus definitions from Norton. QuickScan helps ensure that your computer is fully protected against even the newest threats. QuickScan has now expanded to search for other areas on the system such as "My Documents" and other areas of common infection.
• Full Scan is a full-system scan that now includes a foreground and background throttling mode. The background throttling mode performs the scan using less processing power so users can continue working on their system without major performance impacts.

The Norton Protection Center has been completely redesigned to communicate security status simply and efficiently. You can browse easily through each drop-down category to view the status of the category’s security features. Overall computer status is always visible via the Norton Status icon on the taskbar or in the Windows system tray icon.

The improved Auto Protect Blocking detects and blocks incoming viruses, spyware and unwanted adware threats as they attempt to install and execute on your system. Auto Protect Blocking now blocks both threats and high security risks from ever installing on the system. It is always running invisibly in the background to protect your computers. The easy "install and forget" feature keeps you from having to make constant security decisions to keep your computer safe and protected.

Packer support has also been updated for 2007 to protect against virus hidden in compressed files or other masking technology. Many virus writers use packer tools to package up a virus such that the virus becomes difficult to detect. Sympack will now focus on unpacking the virus so that it can be detected.

Publisher: Symantec
Author: Symantec
Release Date: 2006-09-30
ISBN/EAN: 0037648278232

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All the security your Internet-connected family or small business needs.

Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox.

Protects your PC in real time against known viruses, spyware and other malware.

Comprehensive Proactive Protection from Internet Security Threats

Antivirus & Antispyware

• Protects your PC in real time from known viruses, spyware and other malware with hourly updates
• Blocks unknown viruses using advanced proactive detection techniques
• Monitors and prevents spyware threats in real-time
• Detects and removes the newest breed of hidden threats known as rootkits
• Provides a smooth gaming experience by reducing the system load to a minimum

Anti-Phishing

• Protects against phishing attempts by filtering all accessed web pages
• Reduces the risk of identity theft by preventing personal information leaks via e-mail or web

Hassle-Free Hourly Updates
Hourly updates ensure that you are protected against the latest threats without pushing a button. Lost program files are not a problem either. In the rare event of file damage due to PC problems, BitDefender automatically repairs and updates itself.

Free 24/7 Support
Got a question? Our security experts are available to help you 24/7 via phone, email or chat at no additional cost.

Firewall

• Controls applications' access to the Internet while "hiding" your computer from hackers
• Helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network by notifying you when computers log in to the network

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Antispam

• Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox
• Now responds faster to new spamming techniques with new adaptive engines

Parental Control

• Blocks access to inappropriate web content and e-mail
• Allows or blocks web access during specified intervals

New--Gamer Mode
The new Gamer Mode temporarily modifies protection settings so as to minimize their impact on gaming performance, maintaining a safe, fun gaming experience.

Publisher: Bitdefender
Author: Bitdefender
Release Date: 2007-08-31
ISBN/EAN: 0891480001416

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Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, and other Internet threats.

Blocks spyware and viruses with advanced protection.
Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, and other Internet threats. It works automatically to block harmful software before it penetrates the system.

Key Features

• Designed to automatically detect and remove spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.
• Helps ensure you can exchange files via email and instant messaging without worrying about threats.
• Smart technology runs quietly in the background to let you work and play without disruption.
• Enhanced performance lets you start, scan and run faster.
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware and virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection.
• Get help fast with free online technical support.

Performance and User Enhancements--What's New

• Start, scan, and run faster. Improved performance delivers an enhanced online experience.
• Get help fast with free online technical support via live chat and email all from within the product.
• SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) technology delivers behavior-based protection that can detect emerging spyware and viruses even before traditional signature-based definitions are available.
• Optimized product design improves scan times and decreases impact on system startup and resource usage.

Protects your computer by automatically detecting and removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.

Antivirus and Antispyware Protection

• Protects your computer by automatically detecting and removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.
• Exchange files via email and instant messaging without worrying about receiving threats on your computer or spreading them to others.
• New smart technology runs quietly in the background to let you work and play without disruption.
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware and virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection.
• Connect with confidence knowing your protection is continuously updated for one year as new spyware and viruses emerge.
• Threat blocking technology quietly monitors system activities to stop most spyware, viruses, and worms before they can install and cause damage on your system.
• Email and instant message scanning detects and removes infected attachments even if they're hidden in archives.
• Unsurpassed protection reliability--the only antivirus with over seven years of consecutive VirusBulletin 100% detection awards.
• Quick Scan automatically runs on receipt of new definitions to help ensure protection against the latest threats.
• Full System Scan performs a deep scan of the system and hard drive to remove existing spyware, viruses, and other threats.

Internet Worm Protection

• Internet Worm Protection blocks viruses, spyware, and worms without needing specific threat signatures.

Rootkit Detection

• Rootkit protection finds and removes threats hidden deep in the operating system.

Continued Protection and Ease of Use

• Includes one year of automatic definition updates, new product features, and access to updated versions of Norton AntiVirus.
• Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period.
• Integrated network mapping provides a view of your home network.

Publisher: Symantec
Author: Symantec
Release Date: 2007-09-11
ISBN/EAN: 0037648609609

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Comprehensive anti-virus protection

Email protection. Your email is secure no matter which email program you use because Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 scans email traffic in real-time: POP3, IMAP and NNTP for outgoing mail and SMTP for incoming mail. Moreover, Kaspersky Anti-Virus comes with plug-ins and disinfection routines for email databases for popular email programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express.

Award-winning antivirus software which protects your PC from viruses, Trojans, spyware, rootkits and other malicious programs. Compare Kaspersky Products

Work, communicate, surf the internet and play online games on your computer safely and easily.

Virus detection and notification.

Quarantine potentially infected objects.

Real-time Internet traffic scanning. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 scans all HTTP Internet traffic in real-time no matter which browser you use. Malicious programs are detected before they are able to infect your computer. You can use the Internet for business or pleasure and still be secure.

On-access and on-demand file scanning. You can scan any and all areas on your computer from individual files to drives to removable storage media. You can also chose to scan only critical areas such as start up objects, which are a favorite target for virus writers.

Security for your data

Prevents criminals from harvesting your data. Many of today's Trojans and keyloggers are designed to send your data to third parties without your knowledge or consent. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 detects and destroys such programs, making sure that your data stays where it belongs until you decide to share it.

Rollback of malicious changes. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 monitors system and application behavior for suspicious behavior. Once malicious behavior is detected, the process is blocked and all of the changes are rolled back, leaving you with a clean system and your original data intact.

Stability and critical protection

Rescue disk. Creating a rescue disk is quick and easy using the built in wizard in Kaspersky Anti-Virus. If your computer is ever attacked by a virus, you can restore and disinfect your system right away by yourself using the rescue disk you created even if the operating system has been damaged.

Self-protection. Today virus writers begin their attack on your computer by disabling anti-virus protection. Kaspersky Anti-Virus is designed to block all attempts to disable protection, leaving you to work and play securely.

Simple and Convenient

Quick installation and configuration. Express installation takes only a few minutes of your time. The default settings have been configured to provide best performance and best security, so you only need to install the program and can immediately return to your usual activities. If you enjoy customizing your security, the solution has extensive and flexible configuration options that will allow you to adjust the settings exactly as you like.

Minimal load on your system. A range of technologies ensures that you get the best out from your computer and stay secure: only new and changed files are scanned in real-time; scanning is paused if your other activities require additional resources; default settings for real-time monitoring ensure maximum performance.

Automatic hourly updates. Kaspersky Anti-Virus checks for updates on Kaspersky Lab servers regularly. In case of virus outbreaks the checks are more frequent. All updates are downloaded and installed automatically. You don't need to worry about a thing.

Publisher: Kaspersky Lab
Author: Kaspersky Lab
Release Date: 2007-09-01
ISBN/EAN: 0689076056175

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Control and peace-of-mind, at-a-glance One look at the newly designed Overview panel lets you know if all of your security systems are armed and active or if something needs attention.

Join any public or private network. We'll make sure you're protected. Whether you join an unsecured wireless network at the airport or a safe network at home, we detect it and protect it with the appropriate security policy. So your computer stays invisible when it needs to, and allows printer and file sharing when it doesn't.

Essential Protection from Viruses and Hackers
Whenever a computer connects to the Internet, it is vulnerable to viruses, worms, and hacker attacks. And more viruses emerge every day, capable of causing severe damage to sensitive files and hard drives. ZoneAlarm Antivirus combines award-winning antivirus security with the world's #1 network and program firewall and an operating system firewall. The result is multi-layered, proactive protection that's more robust than basic antivirus solutions because it not only removes viruses already on a PC, but also stops new viruses before they can even infect it. It also features the exclusive SmartDefenseTM Service, which automatically configures security settings to keep experts and novices alike protected against the latest outbreaks.

Comprehensive Antivirus Protection

• Award-winning antivirus automatically scans and removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Users can change, update, monitor and customize settings via the intuitive interface. Received PC World's World Class 2005 Award.
• Advanced proactive detection uses heuristic-, behavior- and pattern-based analysis to detect unknown viruses and malicious programs to protect against emerging threats.
• Automatic hourly updates stops the newest virus attacks, with new signature that are available faster. Reduced update sizes make updates virtually instant.
• Multiple automatic scanning options find viruses in emails, compressed files, and in files accessed by a PC (when a file is opened, accessed, written, or restored from disk).
• Broader coverage also protects from keyloggers, backdoors and other dangerous malware missed by most antivirus engines.

The industry's best anti-virus is the only one with hourly updates You get an antivirus database + an extended threat database. You get hourly updates--an industry exclusive. And you get fully automatic, maintenance-free operation. Perhaps that's why experts choose ZoneAlarm Antivirus over the competition.

The legendary ZoneAlarm firewall It's counted on by more people than any other. It wins more awards than any other. And it's the only one with an extra layer to stop the worst spyware--including root kits--from damaging your computer's operating system.

Network and Program Firewall

• World's #1 network and program firewall uses multiple layers of protection.
• Barricades every PC port from external attack.
• Makes PC invisible to hackers when connected to the Internet.
• Prevents malicious programs from accessing the Internet and transferring stolen data.

Operating System Firewall (OSFirewall)

• Detects suspicious behavior and disables dangerous programs on the operating system.
• Monitors program installation, registry changes, and file access down to the operating system, as well as monitoring additional program actions for more thorough protection against spyware, Trojan horses, rootkits, kernel-level attacks, and other threats.

SmartDefense Service

• SmartDefense Advisor automatically provides safe recommendations on whether users should allow or deny Internet access to programs that request it.
• DefenseNet acts as an early warning system to keep PC security updated from the latest spyware attacks using up-to-the-minute intelligence from the ZoneAlarm community.
• Outbound filtering tells when a program on the computer is trying to access the Internet, and prevents unauthorized or unknown programs from sending out personal information.
• MD5 Signature Technology is the equivalent of a human fingerprint for programs. It helps prevent users from accidentally granting Internet access to malicious software that pretends to be legitimate.

Game Mode

• Allows gamers to temporarily suppress security alerts with one click, for uninterrupted fun.
• Maintains maximum security during game play.

Additional Security Features

• Inbound MailSafe automatically quarantines suspicious email attachments and blocks them from auto-launching or being opened by accident.
• Outbound MailSafe automatically monitors outgoing email and halts messages with potential viruses before they're transmitted. Prevents worms and viruses from sending infected emails to everyone in an address book.
• Wireless PC protection identifies new and unsecured networks, sets appropriate security.
• Free upgrades for one year so you always have the most current version.
• Free online technical support available 24/7 and through the automated support agent.

Easy-to-Use Security

• Pre-loaded security settings provide easy, instant protection for anyone who wants simplicity with peace of mind.
• Auto-Learn is a system that automatically configures security settings based on a user's unique computer environment and behavior, making the initial set-up virtually silent.
• Easy setup includes a new interface and pre-scan that make getting started even easier.
• Automatic network detection identifies new wired or wireless networks so users can adjust protection when at home, at the office, or in an Internet cafe.
• Automatic update notification keeps Internet security current with automatic alerts when new updates are available.

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