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McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

By Robert Vamosi, CNET.com on 03 December 2007 04:58 PM

Tags: mcafee, internet, security suite, 2008, norton, anti-virus

Manufacturer: McAfee

Platform

  • Windows
  • Yes
  • Web-based
  • Yes

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Overview

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The good:
  • Covers three PCs for about AU$100
  • Includes backup and recovery
  • All of the tools integrate well
The bad:
  • Offers security updates only once a day
  • Independent test scores could be higher
  • No tutorial or manual
  • No telephone support in Australia
The bottomline:

McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.

Editors’ rating:

7.3/10

RRP: AU$99.95

Related topics:

mcafee, internet, security suite, 2008, norton, anti-virus

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