Symantec launches Internet security products for Mac users

Symantec Corp announcedthe industry’s first complete line of Internet

security and problem-solving products designed specifically for Mac OS X.

The release includes Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 2.0. Norton

SystemWorks for Macintosh 2.0 is the world’s first product to allow users to

fix disk errors and recover lost files or applications natively on Mac OS X.

"Computer users who use the Internet at work or at home are becoming

more and more aware of the need for comprehensive online security and are

demanding the most advanced Internet security solutions," said Joy Ghosh,

Country Manger, Symantec-India. "This new line of security products for the

Macintosh is easy-to-use and introduces new features that not only address

online security and privacy issues but also provide the most comprehensive and

reliable disk repair and data recovery solutions," he added.

"Apple takes a proactive approach towards security within Mac OS X in a

variety of ways," said Arno Lenior, Marketing Director, Apple Computer,

Pacific. "Symantec’s new product line for Mac OS X builds on Apple’s

commitment towards security."