Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0 Family Edition

Yesterday, however, I was pleased in a new way. For some reason others on the internet made repeated, concentrated efforts to hack my computer. In the period of one half hour, there were close to 2,000 attempts made, and this software blocked them out. It also provided a text-format log file which I was able to forward to my ISP.


Necessary and Good enough   October 6, 2001
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

If you have a DSL or cable connection you are probably already aware of the need for a firewall to protect your PC from attacks from the Internet. The firewall included in this package will provide that protection for you and is easy to install and manage, unlike more sophisticated but difficult to use products. The majority of the other features are also useful but not necessary. You will find that your browser already alows you to do most of those with the built in security. Getting a software that filters undesirable content is also something to consider. Overall, it is easy to use (I already installed it for a couple of friends) and necessary, especially if you are not a very advanced user.


Internet security   July 28, 2001
 8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I couldn't imagine not having this program when you have children surfing on the web. If you are not sure, then pull up some questionable websites before you have this program. This program will give you the peace of mind that a parent needs by blocking all the sites you don't want. Remember when the book stores always had Playboy behind a counter for adults only to buy? This program puts these sites 'behind the counter' because our children are not adults.


It works and it is easy to use   May 27, 2001
 24 out of 24 found this review helpful

I have been using Norton Internet Security for two years now and I am very happy with it. The installation was pretty painless, and the configuration is fairly simple. If you want you can just select "High-Medium-Low" type settings or you can go into the advanced sections and tweak the firewall to your hearts content.

The reason I selected this over other firewall products are the extras: ad blocking, a few more privacy features, and anti-virus protection. The ad-blocking speeds up my Internet connection because I don't have to download all those adds and pop up windows. Privacy settings keep web sites from tracking my page jumps, and it lets me manage who I will accept cookies from (though the cookie management is a little clunky). Bundling the anti-virus saves me the trouble of buying one separately.

Unlike some Norton products I've owned in the past, I haven't had any software conflicts, and the auto-update utility works seamlessly. If you have a DSL or Cable Modem, and you don't have a firewall installed, you are crazy. I get security alerts every month or so letting me know about a Trojan Horse or some other attempt to mess with my PC. Norton blocks the attacks, pops up a warning, and logs the IP address of the attacker, which I usually pass on to my ISP. I've also logged onto security sites that will run port scans on your system and look for security holes and Norton has passed every time.


Norton Internet Security 3.0 family edition   May 21, 2001
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Having had a previous version of Norton Internet Security, I love the ease of use of this version and the ability it has to keep you informed of just what it is doing. I do wish that it would be more infromative as in just exactly it is blocking and from where, but it does give you peace of mind. More importantly it also protects your kids from objectionable web sites. I would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about buying this type of software.