Sony Communication Network Corporation to Offer Comprehensive McAfee, Inc. Security Services to Its So-net Users in Japan

Sony Communication Network Corporation to Offer Comprehensive McAfee, Inc. Security Services to Its So-net Users in Japan

So-net Customers Gain Access to New Optional Solutions Including McAfee VirusScan, McAfee Personal Firewall Plus, and McAfee SpamKiller

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), the pioneer and worldwide leader of intrusion prevention solutions, today announced that So-net, a major Internet service provider operated by Sony Communication Network Corporation in Japan, is now offering McAfee's online security services to So-net customers. McAfee VirusScan(R), McAfee(R) Personal Firewall Plus, and McAfee SpamKiller(R) are now available as optional solutions with the So-net Internet service.

"It goes without saying that our partnership with Sony Group -- a world-class brand that is the pride of Japan -- in the ISP field is an extremely significant event that we are proud of," said Takahiro Kato, president, McAfee Japan. "This partnership strengthens our position as a leading supplier of security solutions for home users worldwide."

The McAfee security services available immediately to So-net users include the following:

McAfee VirusScan

McAfee VirusScan(R) provides advanced, real-time protection against viruses, mass-mailing worms, Trojans, and potentially unwanted programs, such as spyware, adware and web dialers. It helps protect against threats that may originate from e-mail, instant messaging, Internet downloads, file-sharing programs and Web surfing, automatically detecting and cleaning known viruses before they attack the user's system. Designed for both novice computer users and online pros, McAfee VirusScan's award-winning threat prevention technology helps to provide a safe and worry-free online experience.

McAfee Personal Firewall Plus

Easy to install and use, yet highly configurable, McAfee(R) Personal Firewall Plus monitors users' Internet connections for unauthorized access, no matter the type of connection -- DSL, cable modem, satellite, dial-up or wireless. With advanced intrusion prevention, color-coded security alerts and detailed logging, McAfee Personal Firewall Plus gives users control of their communications to and from the PC, for a safer and more worry-free online experience. Automatic updates help keep users ahead of hackers and cyber thieves, making McAfee Personal Firewall Plus an effortless way to help protect the PC and the personal data that resides on it.

McAfee SpamKiller

McAfee SpamKiller(R) employs a technologically superior, multi-layered filtering engine to help keep e-mail inboxes spam-free. Unsolicited, fraudulent and inappropriate e-mail messages are increasing at a rapid pace. Consequently, anti-spam protection is an essential layer of defense in an effective security strategy. McAfee SpamKiller offers a comprehensive set of features and advanced detection and reporting options that enable users to eliminate spam quickly and easily, while also granting them the power to fight back.

About Sony Communication Network Corporation

Sony Communication Network Corporation, which operates the So-net service, forms the Internet Service Provider arm of the Sony Group. It has been providing Internet connection services since 1996 and, since that time, the company has continued to create and offer new services. So-net users may now purchase McAfee services individually or as suite at a discounted price.

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., creates best-of-breed intrusion prevention and risk management solutions. McAfee's market-leading security products and services help large, medium and small businesses, government agencies, and consumers prevent intrusions on networks and protect computer systems from critical threats. Additionally, through the Foundstone Professional Services division, leading security consultants provide security expertise and best practices for organizations. For more information, McAfee, Inc. can be reached at 972-963-8000 or on the Internet at http://www.mcafee.com/ .

NOTE: McAfee and Foundstone are either registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. The color red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks in this document are the sole property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Shawn Wolfe of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-992-8252, or
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Web site: http://www.mcafee.com/


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