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McAfee and Cox Partner Up On Broadband Security

Just recently, McAfee and Cox Communications announced that they would partner up to deliver antivirus and security software applications for those using high-speed Internet through Cox, the country’s third largest cable company.

The Cox Security Suite includes McAfee VirusScan Plus, Privacy Service and SiteAdvisor and will be available to Cox high-speed broadband subscribers early next year at no additional cost.

As long as the customer maintains an active subscription, the applications will be automatically upgraded.

McAfee Security Benefits and Features

The McAfee security suit that will be provided to Cox high-speed Internet customers will include Virus protection / removal tool, a privacy feature and a diagnostics tool which provides warnings against potentially dangerous websites.

VirusScan Plus
The VirusScan Plus blocks, detects and removes viruses, spyware, Trojans and any other malware programs.

Privacy Service
The Privacy Service application provides parental controls for blocking access to specific websites and the display of some images. It also limits the total amount of time users can access the Internet.

SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor guards against malicious websites that feature spam, adware, phishing attacks and other online scams.

Consumers Underestimate Internet Security


While more than 90 percent of consumers believe they have the security software needed to guard against online threats, less than 50% of consumers actually have an adequate level protection according to a recent survey by the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Cox high-speed Internet customers are expected to benefit with added Internet security from the award winning Internet security supplier with its new McAfee suite in early 2008.