Reading, UK (October 1, 2008) – To ignite the launch of its fastest and lightest Norton security software, Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today kicked off the “Blast Off With Norton” contest in UK & Ireland[1], offering the chance to win a trip aboard a zero gravity flight and compete for the grand prize – a ticket to rocket 62 miles above Earth aboard a suborbital space flight! News Facts:

- To launch Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus 2009, Symantec is offering the chance for three people to win a seat on a zero gravity flight, where participants can experience the sensations of floating, flipping and flying through the air weightless
- Fewer than 500 people have been to space, but one lucky winner will join this exclusive club courtesy of Symantec
- Finalists will receive one ticket for a zero gravity flight, airfare and travel accommodations, and a free copy of Norton’s latest security software.
- The contest runs from October 1 - December 31, 2008
- Finalists will be announced in January 2009 and the winner of the suborbital flight will be announced in February 2009

About Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus 2009

- Reengineered for speed, Norton 2009 includes hundreds of performance enhancements and introduces new technologies:
- Community intelligence-driven Norton Insight technology removes the need to scan common files, thus greatly reducing the number of files that have to be scanned regularly
- Frequent Pulse Updates deliver the latest protection updates faster than ever
 
Norton 2009 includes the Norton Protection System, a multilayered system of technologies that work in concert to stop threats before they impact you.
 
Norton 2009 delivers Symantec’s best customer experience through features that solve daily problems:
- Silent mode suspends alerts and updates automatically to avoid interrupting or slowing activities such as games, movies or presentations
- Smart scheduler handles scans, updates and other activities when the PC is idle, and processes retreat into the background within milliseconds of user activity
- New user interface (UI) streamlines the experience so users can reach important features with a single click, and advanced users can configure custom settings with ease
- Lightweight UI includes advanced performance meter to detail CPU usage at any given time
- Symantec now delivers free support to Norton Internet Security and Norton - AntiVirus 2009 customers across all available channels – via the web, email (where available), chat or phone throughout the duration of the product subscription period[2]
 
Norton Internet Security 2009  and Norton AntiVirus 2009 are available now for purchase through the Symantec online store at www.symantecstore.co.uk as well as various retail locations and online 

[1] Contest terms and conditions vary by country.
[2] Availability of support channels vary by region, and regular Internet connection fees and call charges may apply in certain countries. For full support details, please visit www.symantec.com/globalsupport