Norton's new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard-compatible version of its anti-virus software is now available.
"Featuring new vulnerability protection technologies, this version delivers protection where many attacks occur - through applications connected to the Internet," says Arno Fourie, Symantec (Norton) product manager at Workgroup.
"Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac also features a sleeker, redesigned user interface and enhanced performance," he says. "Mac users benefit as this version automatically detects and removes viruses in addition to scanning and cleaning downloaded files and e-mail attachments."
It also offers an extra layer of protection against attacks that target software vulnerabilities, he says. "This signature-based protection prevents threats from infecting systems and deletes and blocks malware and viruses from installing when downloading pictures, music and software."
The Mac version detects and removes viruses and worms, preventing virus infected e-mail from spreading, and protecting against attacks. "Even Mac users can be sent a macro virus from a friend or co-worker on a PC," says Fourie.
"Moreover, while Macs may seem immune to some threats, they can still pass malicious code onto other users via e-mail, instant messenger or Web links, but Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac scans for both PC and Mac vulnerabilities, viruses and macro viruses."
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