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Worldwide Computer Products News-30 August 2001-Symantec introduces new version of Norton Internet Security suite (C)1995- 2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Symantec Corp has launched Norton Internet Security 2002, a new version of its online security and privacy suite for Windows users. The suite incorporates several products - Norton AntiVirus for virus protection, Norton Personal Firewall to defend against hackers, Norton Privacy Control to keep the user's personal information private and Norton Parental Control, a control filtering system that aims to ensure the safety and protection of children as they use the Internet. A new feature is instant message filtering, which blocks personal and confidential information from being unknowingly sent through Microsoft Instant Messenger, Windows Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger. This version also offers a special wizard that automatically detects home networks for quick and easy configuration. Other enhancements include support for Microsoft's XP operating system and an improved parental control function - parents can now protect children from receiving inappropriate content through file-sharing programs and peer-to-peer networks. Norton Internet Security 2002 will be available in September, prices at USD69.95. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected]))