Anti-Spyware Software meets needs of small-large businesses.

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McAfee® Anti-Spyware Enterprise uses proactive On-Access Scanning to identify and safely eliminate potentially unwanted programs such as spyware, adware, dialers, keyloggers, cookies, and remote-control programs. It is centrally managed under single console with McAfee ePO and McAfee ProtectionPilot, giving IT and security administrators visibility and control to configure system security policy, evaluate security status, and customize reports to fit needs.



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McAfee, Inc. Delivers the Industry's First Truly Business Grade Anti-Spyware Solution


McAfee Leverages Global Research Capability to Meet the Stringent Security Needs of Small to Large Businesses

RSA CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14 - McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), the leading provider of intrusion prevention solutions, today announced the availability of McAfee(R) Anti-Spyware Enterprise, which uses proactive On-Access Scanning to identify and safely eliminate potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) such as spyware, adware, dialers, keyloggers, cookies and remote-control programs. This announcement was made today at the RSA 2005 Conference in San Francisco.

McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise is easily deployed, controlled and monitored with best-in-class, centralized management tools designed specifically for the unique requirements of small-to-medium businesses or large distributed enterprises. The solution is backed by McAfee(R) AVERT(TM), one of the top-ranked anti-virus and vulnerability research organizations in the world, and offers comprehensive anti-spyware protection focused on today's top security threats.

"In 2003, Gartner warned clients that spyware would be the next wave of costly attacks against PCs and spyware did hit in a big way in 2004," said John Pescatore, analyst with Garter, Inc. "Many of our clients report that spyware is the cause of 30% of their helpdesk calls and often requires in-person IT support to remove the spyware or re-image the PC. Gartner believes that spyware prevention must be integrated with anti-virus and personal firewall protections to be effective in the long run."

McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise integrates seamlessly with McAfee(R) VirusScan(R) Enterprise 7.1 and 8.0i, adding an essential layer of protection for small to large businesses that need proactive protection from the rampant problem of spyware. The solution is easily deployed and centrally managed under a single console with the highly scalable McAfee(R) ePolicy Orchestrator(R) (ePO(TM)) for the enterprise, and McAfee(R) ProtectionPilot(TM) designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses.

McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise:

-- utilizes On-Access scanning to identify, proactively block, and safely eliminate potentially unwanted programs, before they can install on your computer system-including hard drives, memory, Windows Registry and other areas where programs can leave remnants.

-- offers traditional on-demand scanning using an extensive database of potentially unwanted programs, including cookies, for immediate detection and removal.

-- is managed centrally under a single console with McAfee ePO and McAfee ProtectionPilot, giving IT and security administrators the visibility and control they need to configure their system security policy, evaluate their security status and customize reports to fit their specific needs.

-- is backed by McAfee AVERT, which combines world-class malicious code and anti-virus research with intrusion prevention and vulnerability research expertise from the McAfee(R) IntruShield(R), McAfee(R) Entercept(R) and McAfee(R) Foundstone(R) Professional Services organizations.

"Spyware has become a large threat in the past few years, leading to congested network traffic, data theft, system corruption and huge clean-up and repair costs," said Vincent Rossi, senior vice president of product management and product marketing at McAfee, Inc. "McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise adds an essential layer of protection to help businesses free up important company resources and eliminate the costs associated with help desk calls and the clean up of malicious threats. And, with a single management infrastructure, IT and security administrators will save time and money through reduced deployment and training costs, reduced hardware investments and reduced policy redundancy."

McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise also provides channel partners with a robust solution to help their existing McAfee customers solve the issue of potentially unwanted programs, as well as, new customers that desire increased protection from spyware, adware, dialers, keyloggers, password crackers, cookies and remote-control programs.

Availability

McAfee Anti-spyware Enterprise will be generally available worldwide March 2, 2005 from McAfee, Inc. and its channel partners. For more information on availability and pricing, please visit www.mcafee.com or call 972-963-8000.

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., a worldwide leader in intrusion prevention and risk management solutions, delivers proven security products and services to help customers effectively balance the competing priorities between business needs and security requirements. McAfee applies profound security expertise toward helping companies, government agencies and consumers block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve the security of their systems and networks. This risk management approach results in absolute confidence. For more information, McAfee, Inc. can be reached at 972-963-8000 or www.mcafee.com.

NOTE: McAfee, ePolicy Orchestrator, AVERT, ePO, Foundstone, VirusScan and ProtectionPilot are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. The color red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Tracy Ross of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-5965, or tracy_ross@mcafee.com

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