Symantec Announces New Consumer Security Service
CUPERTINO, Calif. - Feb 7, 2006 - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC)
today announced it is developing a next generation consumer
security service for Windows Vista and Windows XP. Code-named
Genesis and scheduled for release in the fall, the new service is a
streamlined security solution designed to provide continuous,
up-to-date protection. Genesis will seamlessly integrate Norton's
best-of-breed, market leading security and PC tuneup technologies;
incorporate online backup, and introduce innovative patent-pending
technology for protection from the new-class of Internet threats:
crimeware, phishing scams and fraudulent websites.
Symantec's new service will provide consumers with the freedom to
enjoy their favorite online activities with confidence that they
are secure. Consumers can expect this single, comprehensive
solution to meet their computing needs with a simple interface and
keep them safe in the following areas:
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banking
Using its new patent-pending technology, Genesis will provide
protection against the emerging dangers of crimeware, phishing
scams and fraudulent websites designed to steal personal and
financial information. This unique type of protection will restore
consumer confidence in online banking and shopping by
employing zero-hour threat technology acquired from Whole Security,
Inc. Zero-hour threat protection provides an additional layer of
non-signature, behavior-based security specifically looking for
malicious code designed to steal personal information.
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Thinkpad Continuous system protection for Web browsing, e-mail, instant
messaging
Using proven antispyware, antivirus, firewall and intrusion
prevention technology from the market leading Norton line of
products, the Genesis service will protect computer systems against
viruses, worms, spyware and all major types of security threats by
staying continuously and quietly updated in the background.
Almost 10 years later, the trend of abandoning desktop computers in favor of laptops is creating a new era in computing security.
Microsoft Protection of valued photos and important files via online
backup
Genesis will protect personal data from loss by automatically
backing up valued digital content. Family photos, financial
statements and other important documents could be identified by
category to be routinely and automatically backed up by Genesis to
an online site.
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Laptop Computers Tuned for optimum PC
performance
Based on Symantec's 20-year history of creating market-leading
tools such as Norton Utilities and Norton SystemWorks, Genesis will
automatically keep computer systems tuned-up and operating well, by
running essential optimization and clean-up features in the
background on a regular basis.
Õood security practices not only involve using a comprehensive security solution. Computer users also need to be educated about the threats they can run into while online and what the best practices are for staying safe and protecting their identity online. said Bill Rosenkrantz, director, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec Corp. ymantec is committed to educating the public about Internet safety and security, and we share the NCSA dedication to educating and protecting consumers online. .
Laptop Computer "Online threats to consumers have expanded from wide-spread
nuisance viruses to targeted attacks designed to steal personal
confidential information," said Enrique Salem, senior vice
president, products and
solutions, Symantec Corp. "Not
only is the nature of threats changing, but
so are consumers. They want a single easy solution that will run
in the background and give them the confidence that their
favorite data is safely stored, their online transactions are
confidential and their PC is tuned for performance. Genesis is
the only product a consumer needs."
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Desktop Computer Availability
Genesis is scheduled to be available to consumers this fall under
the Norton brand for both the Windows XP and Windows Vista
platforms. The price of the service will be available at the time
of product delivery. An ongoing subscription fee will cover all
updates and a designated amount of online storage for backup.
Notebooks Internet users can go to www.symantec.com for further
information on Symantec's Norton consumer products that are
available now to provide protection for using the Internet, online
transactions, PC tuneup and backup, such as Norton Internet
Security, Norton SystemWorks and Norton Ghost.
Lenovo About Symantec
Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help
individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and
integrity of their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif.,
Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information
is available at www.symantec.com.
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