In October 2010, Symantec announced about the beta release of Norton 360 version 5.0 that is available for public download. The latest version of Symantec's flagship incorporates the best security protection found in Norton Internet Security 2011 and also includes the latest generation of the Norton reputation based security technology.
With state of the art detection technology onboard, Norton 360 5.0 is capable of checking specific attributes of downloaded files to identify and stop completely new malicious programs.
1. What’s New?
- Download Insight 2.0 - scans downloaded files for malware before the files can be opened.
- Norton Safe Web - alert user of unsafe webpages before loading them.
- Sonar 3 - "zero-day" protection against new breed of threats.
- Norton Online Family - as the name suggests, it provides parental control settings for parents.
- System Insight 2.0 - Keep your system running smooth with no lag. It also shows the the CPU usage by currently running programs (screenshot below).
2. Key features of Norton 360 version 5.0
- Protects your PC, online activities and your identity 24/7
- Blocks botnets
- Provides industry - leading security without slowing you down
- Makes online shopping safer
- Offers secure, one-click login to web sites
- Protects your identity when you buy, bank or browse online
- Secures your browser from attacks
- Protects your important files from loss
- Delivers up to the minute virus protection
- Speeds up PC boot time
- Helps make your PC run like new again
- Defends your wireless network from intruders
Norton 360 version 5.0 Public Beta is good for use for 90 days and you can try it by following the link below.
Download link: Norton 360 version 5.0 Public Beta
