Free security tools from Norton
Today, Symantec released betas of its Norton Internet Security 2011 and Norton AntiVirus 2011 for free public download.
To get an overview of Norton AntiVirus 2011 and download it, click here, and for details of what you’ll find in Norton Internet Security 2011 and a download link, click here.
Because the programs are betas, they are only available for use during the testing period before the final release. However, while the downloads are not a long-term security solution, they give you the opportunity to try the products out before committing to purchase.
Norton has also announced three new security tools that will remain free to consumers permanentlyN to help fight cybercrime:
* Norton SafeWeb for Facebook — Safeguard against malicious URLs by scanning your feed using Norton Safe Web. Protect your friends by advising them of malicious URLs you might have in your feed.
* Norton Power Eraser — Eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware that traditional virus scanning doesn’t always detect.
* Norton Bootable Recovery Tool (only available to Norton subscribers) — Gets you back up and running if your PC becomes so infected that it won’t work properly or even boot up.
Parents should also check out OnlineFamily.Norton. It lets them manage where their children go online, how long they spend there, who they talk to, and what information they’re sharing with others. It also helps parents open up a positive dialogue with their children about good online habits.
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.