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Article: Symantec rewrites antivirus code: Norton AntiVirus 2007.(FIRST LOOKS)(Product/service evaluation)
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- Australian PC World
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
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These days antivirus protection is a necessity for any PC user, and Norton has long been one of the most trusted apps. The latest release, which is part of the Internet Security suite reviewed in our January issue (page 36), does nothing to change this reputation and also adds support for Windows Vista.
As online communication becomes more complex, the essentials of Norton have expanded. Norton now protects during filesharing and instant messaging as well as providing active system scanning. The program automatically detects and blocks malware such as viruses, worms and Trojans. It also tracks down spyware and adware.
As well as being updated for Vista, ...