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AOL Launches Comprehensive New Security Suite To Help Protect Members From Viruses, Spyware, Identity Theft

AOL Safety and Security Center Consolidates Anti-Virus, Spyware Protection, Firewall, Phishing Protection in One Place to Make Security Easy for Members

Automatic Updates Help Protect Vulnerable Always-Connected Broadband Users from New and Emerging Threats

Laptop Battery DULLES, VA - December 2, 2005 - AOL today launched its new Safety and Security Center to make it easier for AOL members to protect themselves against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, identity theft, and other online threats. The AOL Safety and Security Center consolidates the industry's most comprehensive set of automatic online safety tools -- including anti-virus software, spyware protection, a firewall, phishing protection, and more -- in a single, convenient location. Security features are automatically updated to help protect vulnerable members, in particular those using always-on broadband connections, from new and emerging threats.
"A broadband connection is basically an open pipe to the Internet, which means that high speed users are particularly vulnerable to thousands of new viruses and spyware threats as they emerge," said Joe Redling, President, AOL Access Business. "That's why it's so important for our members to have safeguards like anti-virus, spyware protection, phishing protection and a firewall as they move into the broadband world. Through the Safety and Security Center, AOL offers the most comprehensive set of automatic online safety tools available anywhere -- for both dial-up and broadband members -- all in convenient place. Our goal is to offer a simple, one-step solution that makes it easy to stay safe online."

You and your family can surf the internet safely, open email attachments and use your computer without fear of viruses, spyware, malware or junk email. Secure Internet Security 2006 protects your computer against all types of security threats. one security solution protects against viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware and other malicious code (malware).

Thinkpad In addition to the integrated anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall features, the AOL (R) Safety and Security Center also gives members easy access to other safety and security features, including spam settings, Parental Controls, pop-up controls, Money Alerts, and Computer Check-up. AOL members using AOL (R) 8.0 or higher can download this standalone product at no additional charge from AOL Keyword: Safety or www.aol.com/safety.

Microsoft Among the safety and security features found in the AOL Safety and Security Center:

grade security for home or small office network Protect up to five computers from viruses, worms, spyware, and other security threats with technology used by the world most highly guarded organizations. in security packages, including Firewall, Antivirus, Spyware, you will not need to purchase or manage additional security software for your PC . This means that you not only save money, you are relieved from the installing and managing multiple security software licenses.

Laptop Computers ** Virus protection powered by McAfee that is automatically-updated when the user is online to help protect members' entire computers from viruses, trojans and other online threats.

Do you share your Social Security number with others Always be careful about sharing your Social Security number. time jobs especially, be very cautious with your personal information. There are plenty of unscrupulous employers more interested in collecting Social Security numbers than in hiring new employees. Do you use security passwords to protect your laptop The personal information on a laptop can mean more to an identity thief than the laptop itself. protect your laptop, check it regularly for viruses, and make sure your password is secure.

Laptop Computer ** AOL (R) Spyware Protection 2.0, launched in September, that offers four different levels of protection against more than 28,000 known spyware, adware, and sneakware programs. ASP 2.0, powered by CA, is automatically updated to help protect users against new and emerging threats.

Also, use a personal firewall program to protect your computer from viruses and spyware on the Internet.

Desktop Computer ** Phishing protection that helps prevent theft of personal information by blocking access to known phishing sites when members are using the AOL software or the new AOL (R) Explorer browser.

Notebooks ** A leading firewall, powered by McAfee, that helps protect members against hackers and other attacks from the Internet, which is provided to AOL members on both dial-up and broadband connections.

Lenovo ** Robust Parental Controls that help limit access by children to inappropriate content on the Web and allow parents to configure custom controls, such as an online timer and a regular AOL (R) Guardian "report card" of their activity online.

Hard Drive ** AOL (R) Money Alerts to help protect members from offline identity theft by warning them whenever a credit card charge or bank account transaction is made over a preset limit.

Travelstar ** A single unified console that updates users about the status of all of the AOL security software on their computer, including anti-virus, spyware protection, firewall, phishing protection, Parental Controls, spam protection, pop-up controls, and more.

Gateway ** Easy-to-adjust settings, with a default setting that automatically does a comprehensive scan of members' computers at regular intervals for online threats.

Laptop Parts ** One-click combined virus and spyware scans.

Software ** Home network monitoring through Network Magic.

Hard Drives The launch of the AOL Safety and Security Center is being supported by a major broadcast advertising campaign to alert current and potential AOL members to the comprehensive protections provided in the suite.

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More information about AOL's new Safety and Security Center can be found at http://www.aol.com/safety. About America Online, Inc.

Canon America Online, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate a leading network of Web brands and the largest Internet access subscription service in the United States. Brands include the AOL(r) service, the AOL.com(r) website, and the AIM(r), MapQuest(r), Moviefone(r), Netscape(r), CompuServe(r) and ICQ(r) services. America Online offers a range of digital services including the TotalTalk(r) voice service. The company also has operations in Canada and Europe. America Online, Inc. is based in Dulles, Virginia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.(TWX)

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