Symantec has launched the public beta of its new
all-in-one Norton 360 consumer security service.
Norton 360 combines Symantec’s PC security and “tune-up”
technologies with new automated backup and online transaction
security capabilities.
The service offers protection from viruses, worms, Trojan
horses, spyware, adware, hackers and other internet threats and
risks.
The service, which will compete with Microsoft’s recently
launched OneCare subscription security protection, also helps
protect consumers from online scams and identity theft, while
safeguarding important documents, photos and music through
automated online backup and restore functionality.
Norton 360 provides consumers with free 24/7 support via
embedded e-mail and online chat, which will be active during the
beta period.
Users can download the free public beta of Norton 360 from
http://www.symantec.com/norton360beta
Beta testers must have Windows XP and they must uninstall other
security programmes from their systems for it to work properly,
said Symantec. This may prove a stumbling block for some users.
The final version of Norton 360 is scheduled to be available to
buy by March 2007 in multiple languages and countries. Prices have
not been disclosed.
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