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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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Installation is simple: you can accept all the defaults without worry, and you'll be prompted to go online and get up-to-date definitions as soon as you install. If a virus is found, the software will try to automatically repair the file. In addition to looking for known viruses, the Norton AntiVirus Bloodhound feature tries to spot new viruses and worms by their behavior. AntiVirus 2003 also checks for viruses in files you download from the Web, in e-mail, and now in instant messages. If you use MSN Messenger you'll need to reboot; other messaging tools are protected straight away. With e-mail, Norton AntiVirus 2003 can check incoming and outgoing messages and files in POP3 clients like Outlook Express. While AntiVirus 2002 would only stop you from getting infected by an e-mail worm, this version stops you from passing the infection on to others.

Checking your system and downloading updates are two things you need to do regularly. Norton AntiVirus 2003 makes them relatively painless by setting up a full scan once a week and checking for new updates whenever you're online. Running a full scan does take time and you're not given an estimate of how long; a large drive can take 30 minutes or even an hour, and it ties up a lot of your PC's power. Simple update scanning hardly slows down your PC down at all.

Norton AntiVirus 2003 is an excellent way to guard against viruses. While it's not a major upgrade, as instant messaging becomes more popular, it's good to see tools to protect your system. --Mary Branscombe, Amazon.co.uk

Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2003 scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing e-mail, stopping viruses from infecting your computer or spreading to other computers. It removes viruses automatically, without interrupting your work. To prevent infections during real-time online chats, Norton AntiVirus now also detects viruses in instant-message attachments, including ones you receive using MSN, Windows, AOL, and Yahoo! messaging services.

Updates are downloaded automatically over the Internet to protect your computer with the latest virus definitions from the Symantec Security Response team. These virus experts work 24 hours a day, developing new definitions whenever a new threat is discovered. Even between virus definition updates, Symantec's exclusive Worm Blocking and Script Blocking technologies can identify and stop suspicious programs.

Because Norton AntiVirus is so simple to set up and use, you can be up and running with powerful virus protection right away. You also get step-by-step instructions for installing the program on a computer that's already infected. For small businesses, 5- and 10-user packs are also available.

Publisher: Symantec
Author: Symantec
Release Date: 2002-09-03
ISBN/EAN: 0037648219952

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VShield provides around-the-clock protection and monitors all files that are created, renamed, modified, copied, or executed and blocks access to the files it suspects are infected. Internet-born viruses get a rough time as VShield scans all downloads and checks for hostile ActiveX controls and Java applets. Access to specific Web sites can be blocked using either a URL or IP address, and the new x-ray feature scans e-mail messages before they are even opened. VirusScan can be scheduled to run at regular intervals. If a virus is detected it leads you gently through a clean-up process that lets you clean the infected file, quarantine it, or delete it. The signature file can be easily kept up to date as the McAfee AVERT team regularly posts new updates on its Web site. Viruses are a constant threat, and there's no excuse for not protecting your PC. VirusScan slams the door shut in their faces. --Dave Mitchell

McAfee VirusScan protects you from dangers that threaten your computer. VirusScan is designed to automatically detect as-yet-undiscovered viruses with advanced ViruLogic technology, improving detection and cleaning of viruses as well as increasing scanning speed. With its unique Email X-Ray feature, VirusScan catches new viruses in Internet e-mail before messages are opened. It also features groundbreaking detection from hostile ActiveX and Java attacks on the Web. VirusScan is backed by McAfee AVERT Labs, the world's largest antivirus research group, who works around the clock to find the latest viruses and distribute cures. VirusScan now allows users to automatically back up important files to a protected area on their hard drive, while the new Quarantine feature allows users to isolate suspicious files. New SecureCast technology makes VirusScan update files smaller and downloads faster, so it's easier than ever to keep your protection up-to-date. VirusScan also includes VirusScan Central, a completely new user interface with a revolutionary look and feel, offering quick access to all VirusScan features.

Publisher: Network Associates
Author: Network Associates
Release Date: 2000-03-09
ISBN/EAN: 0731944151250

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