In addition, Norton AntiVirus 5.0 includes new features like Quarantine, which allows users to isolate infected files, and Bloodhound, which detects viruses by observing applications' typical behavior and recording aberrations. The new version also provides more frequent virus definition updates and patches, Merrit said, which can save users the trouble of seeking out the appropriate patch whenever a virus rumor makes the rounds on The upgraded utility offers some features protecting not only against bona fide viruses, but also "Trojan horse" programs aimed at stealing passwords, malicious Java or ActiveX code which can corrupt files of Web site visitors, and virus hoaxes which can alarm online neophytes unnecessarily, according to Marian Merritt, senior product manager for Symantec. Norton AntiVirus 5.0 still protects Windows 95 and Windows NT workstation users, but also includes some features designed specifically for use in concert with the latest Microsoft ![]() Symantec will introduce the latest version of its popular antivirus suite next week, the first of its Norton utilities for Windows 98 users.
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