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Norton AntiVirus 2009

Norton AntiVirus 2009Customer Support is HorribleAside from Symantec being the king of bloatware and sloware applications, the couple of times I did need support, I was stuck with horrible online chatting with overseas people India I think who could barely communicate with me and were of no help. Symantec...

Tags: SECURITY, Norton AntiVirus 2009, Symantec Corp., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Norton Co., Customer Support

Discussion threads 2008-10-22

Norton AntiVirus 2009

Symantec has been listening to its users, and this year the company delivers a slimmed-down and faster Norton Antivirus 2009. Almost all the security vendors have recognized the changing threat landscape and have rethought traditional protection. We especially like the Insight feature, which identifies "trusted" files and applications and doesn't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Norton Co., Norton AntiVirus 2009, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Symantec Corp.

Product reviews 2008-10-10

Norton AntiVirus 2009 16.0 (Windows)

Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast, responsive defense against all types of malicious software including viruses, spyware, worms, and other software threats. It protects your system without slowing it down. Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes help to ensure that you're protected from the latest threats.Working quickly and quietly...

Tags: Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Windows, Norton AntiVirus 2009, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-09-09

Additional Resources

Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (i32 Package) 11/19/2009 (Windows)

Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. The i32 Intelligent Updater package cannot be used to update Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition servers but can be used to update Corporate Edition clients. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set.

Tags: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Antivirus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Windows, Virus, Security, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (x86 Package) 11/19/2009 (Windows)

Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set. This is useful for updating multiple machines and products with one single package.

Tags: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Antivirus, Intel X86, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Windows, Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-19

McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise

Worked for SYMC - products inadequately testedWe rearchitected stuff as it was going out the door. That experience was one more reason I eventually switched to Mac.Working for SYMCYou should have stuck around...Then you could have said to have been part of improving of the process . Just compare Norton...

Tags: SECURITY, Norton 2010, McAfee Inc., Norton Co., Symantec Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

HP Envy 13

Symantec Norton Antivirus 2010 Review[pre]It's still 2009, but Norton couldn't wait for the New Year to release Norton Antivirus 2010. Is this really a security application ahead of its time, or is Norton 2010 just an average A/V suite released a few months too soon? Read our full review for...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Hewlett-Packard Co., Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, virus, security

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

MS Security Essentials test shows 98% detection rate for 545k malware samples

According to recent tests conducted by AV-Test.org aiming to measure the performance of Microsoft's Security Essentials, the freeware application achieved 98% detection rate for 545k malware samples including viruses, bots, trojan horses, backdoors and Internet worms, also achieving 90.95% detection rate for 14,222 adware/spyware samples it was tested against. ...

Tags: Freeware, Antivirus, Malware, Microsoft Corp., Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-10-01

Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29

Do we really need another security software on Windows 7?Hi!If I install MSE on Windows 7, do I really need to install another security software on Windows 7?Thanks!yes...It's called Linux and that will cure all windoze security threats forever.Yes and...while introducing 8 year old kernel faults on its own.No, but...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Koobface, FCS, MSE, Microsoft Corp., OneCare, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Norton AntiVirus 2010 (1 User, 1 PC)

Dramatic improvements to Norton over the past two years indicate that Symantec has been listening to the needs and complaints of consumers. Strong and surprising changes to Norton's effects on system performance introduced last year are maintained in this new version, and a new behavioral detection engine called Quorum shows...

Tags: SECURITY, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, PC, Norton Co., Symantec Corp., Quorum

Product reviews 2009-09-25

Should "Patch Tuesday" updates include a free virus scan?

No, because if Microsoft was to offer such a service the other antivirus companies will cry about it and more antitrust issues will come up. I really don't think Microsoft would be able to do it from a legal stand point. There may also be an issue of conflicting...

Tags: Scanners, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Spyware, adware & malware, A/V software, Microsoft Corp., MSRT, virus

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

The ultimate guide to scareware protection

Throughout the last two years, scareware fake security software, quickly emerged as the single most profitable monetization strategy for cybercriminals to take advantage of. Due to the aggressive advertising practices applied by the cybercrime gangs, thousands of users fall victim to the scam on a daily...

Tags: Search Engine Optimization, Web, Search Engine, Antivirus, Malware, Social Engineering, Security Software, Search, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Marketing Research, Marketing, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-09-13

Norton AntiVirus 2009 Definitions Update (Windows XP 64-bit/Vista 64-bit) 08/12/2009 (Windows)

Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set and will work with the following Symantec products: Norton AntiVirus 2008/2009 for Windows XP/Vista for 64-bit OS only Norton Internet Security 2008/2009 for Windows XP/Vista...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Operating System, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Network Technology, Security, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Software, Networking

Software downloads 2009-08-12

Norton AntiVirus 2009 Definitions Update 08/12/2009 (Windows)

Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set and will work with the following Symantec products:Norton AntiVirus 2008/2009 for Windows XP Home/XP Pro/Vista Norton Internet Security 2008/2009 for Windows XP Home/XP Pro/Vista Norton 360...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Security, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-08-12

Norton AntiVirus 11.0 Virus Definitions (Intel) 08/12/2009 (Mac)

This download will automatically update Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 11.x on Mac OS X and Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh 10.2 on Mac OS X virus definitions and engine files to detect and repair the most recently discovered Macintosh and PC viruses. Once downloaded and expanded on your hard drive, simply...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Apple Macintosh, Virus Definition, Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Intel Corp., Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS

Software downloads 2009-08-12

Virus Definitions for Norton AntiVirus 9.0/10.0/11.0 (PowerPC/Intel) 08/12/2009 (Mac)

This download will automatically update Norton AntiVirus for Mac virus definitions and engine files to detect and repair the most recently discovered Macintosh and PC viruses. Once downloaded and expanded on your hard drive, simply double-click on the Installer and the appropriate files will be installed on your computer. These...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Virus Definition, Norton Co., Antivirus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, IBM PowerPC, Virus, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Security, Processors, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components

Software downloads 2009-08-12

Symantec AntiVirus Definitions Update (i64 Package) 08/12/2009 (Windows)

Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set and will work with the following Symantec products:Symantec AntiVirus 10.0/10.1/10.2 Corporate Edition Client for 64-bit OS only Norton AntiVirus 2007 for Windows Vista 64-bit OS only...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Symantec AntiVirus, Norton Co., Antivirus, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Network Technology, Security, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Software, Networking

Software downloads 2009-08-12

Would antivirus ruin the iPhone experience?

Would antivirus ruin the iPhone experience?Huh ? I'm confusedIf that were the case, CLAM-X A.V. would beat them to the punch. But honestly does one really need that kind of protection on a phone? Will it be free? I don't see this going anywhere.Personally, I wouldjust wipe and restore. Would...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Apple iPhone, iPhone Experience, antivirus, Symbian Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?

Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?No it does not..."Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?" No it does not, not anymore then commercial does. The real question is does all antivirus software offer a false feeling of security? I am undecided...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Virustotal.com, false feeling, antivirus, security, malware

Discussion threads 2009-07-14

Morro FUD ...

Morro FUD ...You should've checked your emailPeople with subscriptions that were expiring in the last couple months were getting a free 6 month extension to OneCare.Norton AV 2009 isn't bad though. It's much faster than previous versions, but the Norton toolbar that it installs is garbage. I wouldn't...

Tags: Norton 360, Morro FUD, Norton Co., OneCare, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-12