McAfee's new Internet security software

MUMBAI: McAfee Inc. has launched its new security suites, including  McAfeeTotal Protection, McAfee Internet Security, and McAfee VirusScan Plus suites.   

McAfee’s new lineup changes the computer security landscape by perfectly matching a consumer’s need to be protected from the myriad of ever evolving threats with an extremely fast computing experience. 

According to a press release, the new functionalities include:  fastest detection of malware in the world, accelerated PC performance over last year’s products with less impact on start-up, shorter scan times and faster launching of common applications and enterprise-grade spam protection, which catches 99% of all spam.

The suite also includes Improved protection in the home with network monitoring to alert consumers when intruders connect to their network, file protection for sensitive financial documents, and safe shop which protects from identity theft and credit card fraud when shopping online

“We’re very excited to launch our 2009 versions of consumer security software, which lead the industry in almost every category,” said Todd Gebhart, senior vice president and general manager, McAfee Consumer, Mobile and Small Business. “With significant performance enhancements and our new Active Protection technology we now deliver the fastest detection on the market, while also delivering on the promise of unmatched PC performance.” 

Some of the additional features for 2009 include:  McAfee Anti-Theft File and Data Protection: Available as a free bonus download to McAfee Total Protection, McAfee Anti-Theft lets consumers drag and drop sensitive files into “digital” vaults onto the PC or USB drive, and encrypts the vaults, which are securely password protected. Available in English versions only.

 McAfee SECURE : As a part of our innovative web security protection, now included with McAfee 2009 is unique security that helps protect consumers from identity theft and credit card fraud when shopping online. The McAfee SECURE™ trust mark is integrated into SiteAdvisor technology, and only appears next to the ratings of sites that pass daily testing of more than 10,000 threats.

Quick Scan: Rapidly scan the areas of a PC most susceptible to security attacks.

Free Phone Support—In addition to the new features listed above, in India McAfee provides free, unlimited phone, chat, and email support to its customers. Free phone support is available daily from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 pm CST.

Pricing 

·  McAfee Virus Scan plus 2009: 1 User – Rs. 1499

·  McAfee Virus Scan plus 2009: 3 User – Rs. 2299

·  McAfee Internet Security 2009: 3 User – Rs. 2699

·  McAfee Total Protection 2009: 3 User – Rs. 3199

·  McAfee Anti–Theft – Rs. 1199