Symantec Adds New Protection Features to its Antivirus

March 13, 2012 - PRLog -- The updated antivirus scanning engine now removes many of today's most stubborn risks from home and enterprise computer systems through it's new driver technology. The engine works before the operating system loads - in kernel mode -- and protects users against malicious code that attempts to hide from current scanning methods. By working in the kernel mode, the engine can open locked files, avoid programs running within the computer's user setting, and initiate maintenance during the system boot cycle. See the latest antivirus at http://www.scan.com

"In order for Internet security solutions to be effective, they must keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat environment," said Enrique Salem, senior vice president, security products and solutions, Symantec Corp. "By being able to deliver product updates such as these, we are providing our users with the assurance that their Symantec security solutions have the latest technology needed to keep them safe and secure online."
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Much like an airport x-ray machine can look inside luggage and identify items that security guards are unable to see, the new antivirus scanning engine can look deep inside a computer system to handle malicious code, adware, and spyware that are hidden from users by stealth technology.

The updates also include new Auto-Protect Spyware Blocking, which enhances Symantec's ability to handle non-viral security risks by blocking spyware and adware applications before they are installed on a user's system.

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Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com Information about norton antivirus and its products is available at http://www.scan.com/products-page/norton/norton-360-5-0-1...