Symantec launches new anti-viral software

“More than three years in the making,Quorum tracks files and applications and dozens of their attributes such as their age,download source,digital signature,and prevalence. These attributes are then combined using complex algorithms to determine a reputation. As a file is distributed across the Internet and these attributes change,Quorum updates the reputation of the file. This reputation is especially important when a file is new,likely to be a threat,and traditional defenses are not likely to detect it,” said a statement issued by the company.

“Cyber crime has surpassed illegal drug trafficking as a criminal money maker. Every three seconds an identity is stolen. With the introduction of the powerful new reputation-based security in Norton 2010,we have,once again,raised the bar for Internet security and set new standard for the industry. Norton 2010 gives consumers the power to ‘deny’ digital dangers and ‘allow’ a safe online experience,” said David Freer,vice president,Consumer Business Unit,Symantec Asia Pacific and Japan. “.”

Highlights from of the new product include fast install within a minute least working memory and fastest scan. The suggested retail price for Norton Internet Security 2010 is Rs 2,495 for a three PC license and Rs 1,450 for a single PC license and for Norton AntiVirus 2010 is Rs 1,995 for a three PC license and Rs 1,125 for a single PC license. The price includes one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates.