New McAfee Internet Security 5.0 Protects Consumers' Privacy

Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee Consumer Products, a division of Network Associates, Inc. (NYSE:NET), today launched McAfee Internet Security 5.0, an updated version of its world-class security product suite. This latest version offers one of the most extended sets of privacy protections in one package. Containing the latest versions of McAfee VirusScan and McAfee Firewall, McAfee Internet Security 5.0 is an easy-to-use security suite that combats viruses, hackers and other malicious online threats. Featuring privacy safeguards, McAfee Internet Security 5.0 allows PC users to encrypt confidential data, shred files, detect spyware, block unwanted ads including pop-ups, control Internet cookies and Web bugs, filter questionable content and remove unneeded files easily.

"As people spend more time on the Internet, their risk of exposure to harmful threats increases," said Tracy Hulver, director of product management, McAfee Consumer Products Division. "The latest McAfee Internet Security product offers a multitude of privacy and security features that are easy-to-use and deploy, ensuring that users who are connected to the Internet are protected around the clock and enjoy a safe, worry-free computing experience."

Key New Features of McAfee Internet Security 5.0 include:

• World-Class Anti-Virus: Includes McAfee's latest version of the award-winning VirusScan Home Edition 7.0 software to protect users' systems from viruses, Trojans, Internet worms, harmful scripts and other malicious threats. VirusScan combines unparalleled detection with automatic updates and Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) Email which notifies users of suspicious activities in their email box, and HAWK Script Stopper which blocks malicious scripts.
• Superior Firewall Protection: As a critical component of McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Firewall 4.0 allows users to control the inbound and outbound communication of their PC. Users are now able to trace hack attempts and report hackers and spammers to their ISPs. Additional features include intrusion detection, and simple home networking and custom rule creation wizards. McAfee Firewall provides essential security for Internet connections.
• Enhanced Privacy Safeguards: Improvements in McAfee Internet Security's privacy tools make this version one of the most comprehensive security suites available. Spyware and adware protection helps enhance privacy by allowing users to block snooper programs that attempt to track Web user habits. Stealth program detection blocks hidden key loggers and other insidious programs from stealing passwords, while the Identity Protector prevents personal identification and financial information from being transmitted over the Internet without a user's permission. Additionally, the MRU (Most Recently Used) Cleaner deletes Web trails and enhances privacy by clearing the MRU's of Microsoft-based software and other popular programs.
• Improved Blocking and Filtering: MIS 5.0 stops pesky pop-up ads from harassing online users and offers heightened control measures to parents. Additionally, MIS 5.0 can be configured to allow or block which applications are available to different users and filter Usenet newsgroups, so parents can easily control the flow of information on their PCs and better protect their families.
• Comprehensive Control: Users now have unparalleled levels of control over their applications and files with McAfee Shredder and McAfee File Guardian. The enhanced McAfee Shredder safely and securely erases files and frees up valuable PC space, while File Guardian gives users the ability to lock and encrypt selected files for safe keeping.

Pricing and Availability
McAfee's enhanced security suite, McAfee Internet Security 5.0, is available through retailers nationwide beginning this month for $69.99. McAfee VirusScan Home Edition 7.0 and McAfee Firewall 4.0 are sold separately for $49.99 and $29.99 respectively. Competitive upgrade rebates will be available on all products to easily transition new and existing customers to the latest McAfee product line.

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Source: Network Associates Inc.