WHAT IS NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 4.0 FOR MAC?
Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac is
Symantec’s most complete security offering for Macintosh computers. It includes the
online threat protection offered by
Norton Antivirus 11 for Mac as well as
strong identity protection features found in Norton Confidential (now discontinued). It also boasts a
powerful two-way firewall to keep hackers away and ensure your personal data never leaves your computer without your consent.
DO I NEED NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 4.0 FOR MAC?
If you own a Mac and you frequently connect it to the Internet, then the simple answer is yes. Many people believe Macintosh computers are inherently better protected against online threats than PCs; while this is partly true, Macs are not perfect in this regard:
- Yes, Mac computers are overall more robust in terms of security than Windows-based PCs. This is in part due to the fact that Apple manufactures both the hardware and the operating system for their computers, allowing for tighter integration of the different components.
- However, a lot more computers connected to the Internet run on Windows compared to Mac OS X or Leopard. Evidently, programmers writing the code of malicious software to steal people’s identities might as well target as many computers in one pass as possible. This is why Windows-based computers are more likely to be targeted by viruses and other malware compared to Macs.
WHAT CAN NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 4.0 FOR MAC DO FOR ME?
Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac essentially
combines the strengths of three products to protect your computer:
Norton Antivirus 11 for Mac, Norton Confidential for Mac and Norton Personal Firewall for Mac (the two latter products have been discontinued as standalone applications). Their main features are presented below:
Online Threat Protection (Norton Antivirus 11 for Mac)
• You get strong protection against viruses, worms, spyware, Trojan horses, software vulnerability attacks and other malware.
• All downloads and email attachments are scanned to ensure they are clean.
• Norton DeepSight allows you to blacklist hostile IP addresses by accessing an official list of these addresses maintained by the US government.
Identity and Data Protection (Norton Confidential for Mac)
• A powerful phishing protection feature keeps your identity information out of the reach of fraudulent websites.
• Your sensitive data is encrypted so it cannot be modified or stolen by keylogger programs.
• Confidential File Guard password-protect your files so only authorized users can open and view them.
Firewall Protection (Norton Personal Firewall for Mac)
• A two-way firewall shields your Mac from hackers and ensures your personal data cannot leave your computer without your consent.
• Control who can connect to your computer and what connected users can do.
• Control what applications are allowed to connect to the Internet.
In this latest iteration of Norton Internet Security for Mac, you’ll also be able to enjoy a
product that is now much easier to use: only the
necessary information is presented to the user, the various
settings are easy to comprehend and the
most conservative ones are selected by default; of course,
they can easily be tweaked by users.
Don’t assume you are safe from online threats just because you own a Mac. Get a comprehensive security package to protect your sensitive data and identity: order
Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac today!