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Norton Mobile Security Adds Protection for iOS, Simplifies User Experience

More Than One in Three Mobile Device Users Worldwide Has Had Their Device Lost or Stolen

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/20/12 -- Today, Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) released the latest version of its flagship mobile offering, Norton Mobile Security. The new Norton Mobile Security delivers powerful protection for consumers' mobile needs, including support for iOS devices, contacts backup and an improved user experience.

Mobile phones are an integral part of consumers' lives, with two-thirds of adults worldwide reporting they use a mobile device to access the Internet. However, one in three mobile device users have had a device lost or stolen, putting their sensitive information at risk(1). Norton Mobile Security helps consumers keep their device secure, recover a lost or stolen device and prevent strangers from accessing their information.

"It's no secret that people are using mobile devices more than ever in their daily lives, for everything from connecting with friends to paying for a cup of coffee," said Dave Cole, vice president, product management, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec Corporation. "Your phone may not just be your phone -- it may be your wallet, identity card, address book and family photo album. As we use our phones in new ways, we're also putting sensitive information at risk if the device gets lost or stolen. With the latest version of Norton Mobile Security, we are making it simple for people to stay protected on whichever device they choose."

Norton Mobile Security offers new and improved features including:

  • Multi-Device, Multi-Platform Support - Now protects a consumer's multiple devices, including Android smartphones and tablets, as well as iPhones and iPads
  • Contacts Backup & Restore - Saves contacts from a user's Android or iOS device so that they can be easily restored if lost or deleted. Contacts can also be restored across devices
  • Web-Based Management - Lets consumers control the security of their devices with simplicity and ease, from one convenient place on the Web
  • "Scream" Alarm - Sets off an audible alarm so consumers can quickly find their missing Android mobile device
  • Remote Locate - Pinpoints a lost or stolen device on a map so users can find it fast

Pricing & Availability
Norton Mobile Security has an MSRP of $29.99 and is available for purchase via various retailers, the Norton online store or Google Play. In addition, Norton 360 Multi-Device and Norton One will be updated with the features in the latest release of Norton Mobile Security. Norton customers with a valid product subscription are eligible to receive the latest product updates via the subscription service model. For more information, visit the Norton Update center at http://updatecenter.norton.com. Consumers can visit mobilesecurity.norton.com to learn more and try Norton Mobile Security Lite for free.

Visit mobilesecurity.com for additional insights from Norton mobile security experts, including articles, videos, widgets and infographics shedding light on timely mobile topics.

About Norton
Norton protects the Stuff that matters to consumers, across all aspects of their digital lives. Norton provides a range of security solutions including technologies for PCs and mobile devices, live tech support services and online backup. Like Norton on Facebook.

About Symantec
Symantec protects the world's information, and is a global leader in security, backup and availability solutions. Our innovative products and services protect people and information in any environment -- from the smallest mobile device, to the enterprise data center, to cloud-based systems. Our world-renowned expertise in protecting data, identities and interactions gives our customers confidence in a connected world. More information is available at www.symantec.com or by connecting with Symantec at: go.symantec.com/socialmedia.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Any forward-looking indication of plans for products is preliminary and all future release dates are tentative and are subject to change. Any future release of the product or planned modifications to product capability, functionality, or feature are subject to ongoing evaluation by Symantec, and may or may not be implemented and should not be considered firm commitments by Symantec and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions.

(1)Norton Cybercrime Report, Symantec Corporation, September 2012

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