McAfee unveils beta versions of consumer security suites

BANGALORE: McAfee,

Inc. today announced the beta version of its service platform code-named

"Falcon."

The company said in a statement that it could be downloaded in advance of the

final product launch later this summer.

McAfee has improved and added technologies that fight both traditional and

emerging threats, providing unparalleled protection against identity theft,

phishing scams, and spyware. McAfee SiteAdvisor offers an entirely new level of

protection for those consumers who use the Internet to search and surf by

clearly identifying potentially dangerous Web sites that have engaged in

"social engineering" attacks such as spyware,

adware, spam and online scams.

Findings are summarized with red, yellow, and green icons that provide online

users with an at-a-glance view of Web site ratings so they can stay safe as they

search, browse, and transact online. Each of McAfee's consumer suites will

include Site Advisor, and it is also available as a free download.

By default, McAfee's consumer security services require virtually no user

interaction. However when a consumer opens the application, McAfee's newly

redesigned Security Center enables him/her to run a PC scan, get updates and fix

security issues with just one click.

Consumers with home networks have access to new features that allow them to

manage all the PCs on the home network, providing automated, encrypted security

capabilities and allowing families to easily share printers and files.

"This beta release provides consumers with a chance to experience the

industry's most comprehensive protection, including online threat protection

against spam, viruses,

Trojans, spyware and other malware," said Marc Solomon, Director of Product

Management. "Our Total Protection beta service goes far beyond traditional

malware protection to shield every aspect of the consumer's digital life,

including network and wireless security management, Web-based search protection

and backup technologies all combined into a single, easy-to-use service."

Two security services are available for download and testing: McAfee Total

Protection Beta offers the most advanced security in the market today by

protecting users from emerging, complex, and multi-faceted threats on their PCs,

wireless home networks, and safeguarding them when they use the Internet.

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