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Security software maker Symantec announced the release of Norton AntiVirus 2009. The latest version of the software incorporates new security and usability features and works with Windows XP, Microsoft's new version of the Windows operating system. The software is available in stores and through Symantec now for $49.95, with a $20 rebate for those upgrading from a previous version of Norton AntiVirus. Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast, responsive defense against all types of malicious software including viruses, spyware, worms, and other software threats. It protects your system without slowing it down. Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes help to ensure that you're protected from the latest threats. Working quickly and quietly in the background, Norton AntiVirus requires little memory and system resources. The new Norton Insight relies on extensive online intelligence to target only those processes at risk, resulting in faster, shorter, fewer scans. And the new Norton Protection System employs a multilayered set of security technologies that work in concert to detect, identify, and block attacks. Version 2009 improves on product performance. System Safety Monitor from System Safety adds a much needed extra layer of defense against today's malware attacks. The behavior and rules based controls provide critical insight into the otherwise invisible workings that - left undetected - can too often allow infection to occur. Learning mode can help clean systems stay clean and comprehensive reporting can help ferret out and block malware on already infected systems. Manufacturer's Site Pros - Comprehensive reporting and controls
- Learning mode simplifies use on clean systems
- Provides insight into rogue DLLs and code injection attacks
- Parent/child relationships ensure greater integrity of loaded apps
Cons - Not suitable for less experienced users
- Interface can be cumbersome to navigate
Description- Controls low level disk and keyboard access - ideal for preventing keyloggers;
- Tracks and blocks changes to the registry and other critical system components;
- View DLLs loaded by an application and control whether DLL/code injection is allowed
Guide Review - System Safety MonitorSystem Safety Monitor is host intrusion prevention software (HIPS) that monitors and reports on system events. Prominent alerts allow users to make choices as to what types of behavior should or shouldn't be allowed. As with any behavior or policy-based protection, the product is best suited to a more experienced level of user. Wrong choices could prevent normal system operation or allow a malware infection to occur. Used properly, System Safety Monitor provides much needed insight into system events and processes, providing the means to disallow behavior that might otherwise be harmful. System Safety Monitor goes beyond many typical permission-based systems. For example, parent/child process relationships are exposed, information that can be invaluable to making the proper decision. Typically, when Internet Explorer is legitimately launched by the user, the parent process would be Explorer.exe (Windows Explorer). If a different parent process is indicated in the alert, this might be indication of DLL injection or some other symptom of infection. Tags: Norton AntiVirus 2009, free Norton AntiVirus 2009 download, Norton AntiVirus, AntiVirus 2009, Norton 2009, security software, pc protection programs, Norton AntiVirus 2009 reviews, Norton AntiVirus 2009
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