New in v7.0 (2005 Edition): Enhanced McAfee VirusScan (more efficient scanning of larger files and better protection from malware), improved McAfee Personal Firewall Plus (enhanced intrusion detection and fast setup assistant), improved McAfee SpamKiller (features enhanced spam detection technology, Personal Filter Editor, and Whitelisting support), improved McAfee Privacy Service (age-specific Parental Controls and easy-to-use filtering options), Identity Protection (secures personal identification and financial information), improved spyware/adware detection and removal (detects and removes potentially unwanted programs hiding on your PC that can steal log-ins and passwords - key-loggers, hijack your dial-up connection - Web dialers, or track your online surfing - adware); Release Notes - Last Updated: 01.13.05 Pros: Easy to use; effective anti-virus technology, firewall security, and spam control; Security Center ties the various components together
Cons: No evaluation release of the complete Internet security suite available; firewall lacks advanced customization features; spam client could be easier to use, especially with Outlook Express; McAfee.com makes if difficult (or even impossible) to try all the components before buying
