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Softonic Rating:
Very good810
License:
Evaluation
Added:
August 22, 2007
Updated:
September 12, 2007
Publisher:
Website
File size:
63.0 MB
Downloads:
33,506
Elena Santos

“Provides essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats”

by Elena Santos

Norton has been always considered to be a synonym of security. Some of their products have been in the market for years and are used by millions of computer users around the world on a daily basis. And Norton Internet Security is one of them.

This complete security suite has just released its latest version, with a noticeably better performance that makes the program run faster and an improved behavior, thanks to which you can just work with the computer or browse the web without being interrupted every now and then.

The suite includes antivirus and antispyware tools, along with two new features which I personally find very interesting: a network security monitor and an identity protection tool. The first one is especially good for wireless connections, as it enables you to prevent unauthorized accesses, while the second one protects you from phishing attacks by displaying an unattractive toolbar in your web browser.

On the downside, I found out that this program is really meant to be permanently running, as there's no option to switch it off. I know I'm not supposed to do that, but in any case there should be an easy, accessible way to temporarily turn protection off. Also, I didn't like the fact that this Norton comes bundled with the Yahoo! toolbar, although you can decline this offer during installation.

Languages:

Spanish

Recent changes in Norton Internet Security:

  • Improved performance delivers faster starts and scans
  • One click access to expert support
  • Network security monitoring helps protect your wireless network
  • Norton Identity Safe delivers enhanced identity theft protection
  • Works quietly in the background

Limitations:

15 day Trial Period

OS requirements for Norton Internet Security:

  • OS: WinXP

Minimum requirements:

  • Processor: 300 MHz
  • Memory: 256 MB
  • Free space: 350 MB
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • DVD or CD-ROM drive
Pros
  • Very complete suite, includes all basic security tools
  • Runs silently in the background
  • Improved performance makes it faster
Cons
  • Phishing protection is installed as a toolbar in your web browser
  • There's no easy way to close the program
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From the publisher of Norton Internet Security

Enjoy your connection to the world. Protect your computer from viruses, hackers, spyware, and spam with comprehensive security and all the tools that Norton Internet Security offers you: antispyware, antivirus, a two-way firewall, advanced phishing protection, intrusion prevention and rootkit detection.

This is what Norton Internet Security features for you:

  • Detects and eliminates spyware
  • Removes viruses and Internet worms automatically
  • Protects email and instant messaging from viruses
  • Protects against hackers
  • Blocks identity theft by phishing Web sites
  • Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
  • Rootkit detection searches underneath the operating system using patented technology

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Softonic Rating:Very good
8/10

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276 ratings
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  • Currently 8/10.
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  • Currently 8/10.
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  • Currently 8/10.
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