Norton Internet Security 2003
Editors' rating
Excellent
8.0
out of 10
- The good: Intrusion detection sniffs out Nimda-like worms; shuts down your Net connection after a period of inactivity; easier-to-use interface.
- The bad: Support costs $30 per call.
- The bottom line: As an upgrade, Norton Internet Security 2003 is a solid package for the price. However, you can expect to pay a lot for technical support.
- Reviewed by:
- Gregg Keizer
- Review date: 9/22/02
- Update date: 9/22/02
Intro of Norton Internet Security 2003
Keeping your PC safe from hackers and virus-writing cranks is a breeze with Norton Internet Security 2003 (NIS). The software isn't free; so, if money's tight, the no-cost version of ZoneAlarm 3.0 remains your best bet. If you're willing to spend a buck or two, however, NIS 2003 will make it worth your while. Now with intelligent intrusion detection that sniffs out suspect data transmissions (the sneaky hack popularized by Nimda and Code Red), NIS 2003 protects you from backdoor break-ins. It has also added a bunch of other security and privacy tools, which let you, for instance, map the locale of hack attacks and stop pop-up ads. For $40 (after the rebate), this firewall/virus-killer combo is the best deal in town if you don't mind the expensive technical-support fees.
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