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Software reviews: Symantec Norton Antivirus (2008)

Norton Antivirus 2008 is yet another product by famous Symantec that promises us peace of mind and security from viruses and spyware. The most known and used antivirus offers instant protection by blocking security threats before they have a chance to enter and damage your computer. New Norton doesn't leave anything unchecked. Even your emails and instant messaging files are scanned now for potential malware.

After a quick installation, update and first scan you will have your hands on the most reliable antivirus. So let us have a look at what Norton can offer us this time.

SONAR
Symantec Online Network for Advance Response is a new feature which changed the way Norton detects viruses. Instead of looking for signatures, Norton Antivirus 2008 now monitors the behavior of programs. This proactive technology helps to detect potential threats way before they attempt to cause damage. SONAR stays active and runs security checks on downloaded items even when the you turn off virus protection.

Automatic Blocks
Norton Antivirus 2008 quietly works in the background and does not need your attention to solve any potential security problem. You will get a warning that a threat was found but you will not need to stop your work and solve the problem, because Norton will do everything by itself.

Built-in Updates
Unlike its previous versions, Norton Antivirus 2008 has a built-in update system, which means easier and more convenient updates of the software. While you surf the web or chat with your friends, the new Norton continuously checks for updates and responds immediately if they are available, making you computer always secure from new threats.

Browser Defense
This new feature gives an important extra protection, because web browsers have vulnerabilities that can be used by harmful malware to enter your system. Norton Antivirus 2008 is aware of these vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and gives its extra attention to prevent any threats from downloading themselves on your computer by using these security gaps.

Rootkit Detection
Rootkits are malicious programs that can gain full control over your hardware and the administrative rights. They can damage core components of the operating system and software. Rootkits can be hard to detect, as they often disguise themselves as harmless. That is why Norton Antivirus 2008 is irreplaceable when it comes to protection against them. Norton will detect any suspicious activity normally carried out by a rootkit and will prevent the malware from


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