U.S. Robotics and Symantec Protect Internet Users From Online Security Threats

April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Robotics and Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ:SYMC), the world leader in Internet security, are providing Internet users with the security that protects them from online viruses, hackers and privacy threats. Announced today, U.S. Robotics will bundle either Symantec's award-winning Norton Personal Firewall 2003 or Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2003 software with select U.S. Robotics analog, DSL and home networking devices.

"U.S. Robotics is in the business of simplifying how people connect to the Internet. Our goal is not only to connect our customers, but also to protect our customers once they're online," said Frank Sugino, strategic development manager for U.S. Robotics. "Symantec's leading Internet security software assures our customers that their computers will be safeguarded from the risks associated with going online. Now, our products not only connect, they protect too."

Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall 2003 keeps hackers out and personal data in. Its robust defenses include intrusion detection, application control, and privacy protection -- all in one easy-to-use program. Right out of the box, Norton Personal Firewall hides a user's PC on the Internet to keep hackers from seeing it. Norton Intrusion Detection blocks suspicious incoming connections, and Internet Access Control stops malicious programs from spying on a user's system. Norton Privacy Control prevents confidential data from being sent out though email, instant messages, and Microsoft Office attachments. The software will be available beginning in Q2 2003 worldwide.

For customers of select U.S. Robotics products in North America, Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2003 will be bundled with their analog, DSL and home networking devices. Norton Internet Security 2003 provides essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats in one easy-to-use, fully integrated suite. Norton AntiVirus, the world's most trusted antivirus solution, removes infections automatically and protects both email and instant messages. Norton Personal Firewall continuously hides a user's PC from hackers, blocks online intrusions automatically, and safeguards confidential information. Norton Spam Alert blocks unwanted email, and Norton Parental Control shields children from objectionable Web sites.

According to Steve Cullen, senior vice president, Consumer and Client Product Delivery at Symantec, "Teaming up with U.S. Robotics protects Internet users who are concerned about privacy and cyber attacks. From small business owners to families with children, a reliable, comprehensive source of Internet security is essential to protect against today's online vulnerabilities."

U.S. Robotics customers will receive a 30-day subscription service from Symantec that will deliver regular updates to firewall rules, intrusion detection signatures and other security updates. Users may purchase a one-year subscription renewal after the expiration of the initial subscription period or they may purchase an upgrade to their existing product.

Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall 2003 and Norton Internet Security 2003 will be offered to U.S. Robotics customers during product installation via the easy-to-use Wizard set-up.

For more information, please visit www.symantec.com .

For further information regarding U.S. Robotics and its products, please visit the Web site at http://www.usr.com.