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The Symantec Internet Security Threat Report is one of the most comprehensive sources of Internet threat data in the world. Symantec’s analysts have access to unparalleled sources of data with which to identify, analyze, and provide informed commentary on emerging trends in attacks, malicious code activity, phishing, and spam. The Symantec Internet Security Threat Report gives enterprises and consumers the essential information they need to secure their systems effectively — now, and into the future.

Over the past few years, Symantec has completed a course reversal for its Norton consumer Internet security suites. The massive package of security tools works better than it ever has before, with an impressive set of features, some useful new tools, including remote management and download stability analysis, and third-party security efficacy benchmarks that are at the top of the heap.

Symantec positions its premium security suite, Norton Internet Security 2012, as one of the best paid-licence security suites available. The tight integration of behavioural threat detection, in conjunction with serious attention to download stability, makes Norton a compelling choice. The extras are worthwhile, too, especially for people looking for one security solution that includes mobile. There's no doubt that this is comprehensive, robust security that users can put their trust in.

Malware spam is back after a one-month hiatus! The attack has returned to the forefront of the spam threat landscape in the form of .zip and .html attachments, as discussed in the September 2010 State of Spam & Phishing report. Malware spam more than tripled in volume, and .zip attachment spam saw a four-fold increase month-over-month. As such, we reviewed what this attachment spam contained and discussed how those threats pose a serious risk to users. Overall, spam made up 92.51% of all messages in August, compared with 91.89% in July.

The third in the Symantec Guide to Scary Internet Stuff looks at the Underground Cybercrime Economy and how to protect yourself.

This is just a quick video I made of the Norton Internet Security 2011 Beta install time and loading times along with a very brief look at the new UI.