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McAfee Unleashes New Betas For Testing



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2006-06-16

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The beta version of McAfee's "Falcon" platform is now available for testing, so the company can get feedback to prepare for the official release later this summer.

The beta, which is available here, will include improved as well as new technologies for threat protection.

Among these are SystemGuards, intelligent anti-phishing technology, and X-Ray for Windows for protection against rootkits.

Also included are a safe search feature in McAfee SiteAdvisor, that identifies potentially dangerous sites while searching and surfing the web, and new features for home networks.

Along with the Falcon beta, comes two new beta security services from McAfee - McAfee Total Protection Beta and McAfee VirusScan Plus Beta. McAfee cites key benefits for each:

McAfee Total Protection Beta:
  • Identifies, blocks, cleans, and removes viruses automatically


  • Blocks spyware before it installs on a PC and removes existing spyware


  • Protects consumers' online identities so they can shop, bank, e-mail, and instant message


  • Shields and conceals online access of PCs from hackers


  • Monitors incoming and outgoing Internet activity automatically, looking for suspicious applications and data


  • Prevents spam and phishing scams


  • Filters offensive content, pictures, and Web sites so children can be safe when online


  • Manages Wi-Fi network security, blocks hackers from attacking


  • Wi-Fi networks and monitors PCs across home networks for security weaknesses


  • Helps consumers easily share files and printers in a home network


  • Cleans clutter off of PCs to keep them running smoothly


  • Provides advanced warnings using SiteAdvisor's patent-pending technology to help consumers avoid sites which send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams


  • Automated local back-up saves copies of consumers' most valuable files
  • McAfee VirusScan Plus Beta
  • Identifies, blocks, cleans, and removes viruses automatically


  • Blocks spyware before it installs on a PC and removes existing spyware


  • Shields and conceals online access of PCs from hackers


  • Monitors incoming and outgoing Internet activity automatically, looking for suspicious applications and data


  • Guards important files stored on a PC, and helps prevent it from crashing


  • Provides advanced warnings using SiteAdvisor's patent-pending technology to help users avoid sites which send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams
  • McAfee will also introduce a new suite, McAfee PC Protection Plus and an updated version of McAfee Internet Security Suite this summer.

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