SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc., the leader in Intrusion Prevention and Risk Management solutions, together with its Japanese affiliate, McAfee Co., Ltd., today announced that Toshiba will pre-install McAfee security solutions on its 2006 Dynabook Notebook PCs, beginning with Dynabook's spring 2006 models. The 2006 models are scheduled to be released on December 28, 2005. Through its partnership with Toshiba in Japan, McAfee(R) has provided security for Toshiba's Qosmio notebook series computers since August 2004. The current partnership, which will involve pre-installing McAfee's software on the new Dynabook models, has evolved from a former arrangement in which McAfee's products were bundled with the notebooks. With its proven security solutions and established global reputation, McAfee is quickly expanding its presence in Japan's domestic consumer market. This expansion of Toshiba's partnership with McAfee will enable McAfee to provide its proven security solutions to a large number of users. Said Takahiro Kato, President of McAfee Co., Ltd., "The continuing partnership with Toshiba, a market pioneer in laptop computers, demonstrates that McAfee's always-on and easy to use online security products are valued as the most secure solutions by both Toshiba and its customers, and gives us an opportunity to continue to protect as many individual computer users from increasingly sophisticated threats and organized cyber crime." McAfee products will be installed on Dynabook TX and Dynabook TW notebooks in the spring 2006 series. Both models are notebook PCs for consumers, featuring widescreen LCDs and enhanced usability data transport tools. Through the use of McAfee online security products, Dynabook users will have access to a comprehensive range of fully automated personal security services, including protection against viruses, spyware and hackers, private information safeguards, and tools to fight spam and phishing. McAfee Virus Scan(R) 2006 and McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2006 both offer full functionality and free technical support for 90 days, including constant monitoring from the 24-hour, 365-day McAfee Data Center. Dynabook customers will also be eligible to download McAfee Privacy Service 2006 and McAfee SpamKiller(TM) 2006 from the McAfee website for a free trial period of 90 days, complete with full technical support. About McAfee Virus Scan 2006 McAfee Virus Scan 2006 is a fully automated antivirus protection solution that provides secure protection against existing and emerging viruses, email viruses, worms and spyware programs and blocks access to user data and private information. It features a range of new functions such as automatic deletion of spyware programs, automatic daily updating of DAT files and automatic restoration of virus-infected files. In this way, McAfee Virus Scan 2006 maintains the maximum level of computer security at all times. About McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2006 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2006 continuously monitors all forms of internet connection, including broadband, wireless and dial-up, to detect and bar unauthorized internet traffic such as hacking attempts on your computer. New features include Access Control, which can be used to permit temporary internet access by designated applications, and Game Mode, which automatically blocks pop-up messages when full-screen mode is detected. About McAfee, Inc. McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com/. McAfee, VirusScan and SpamKiller are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee 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. (C) 2005 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved. DATASOURCE: McAfee, Inc. CONTACT: Francie Coulter of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-992-8407 or ; or Pamela Ames of Red Consultancy, +1-415-618-8808 or , for McAfee, Inc. Web site: http://www.mcafee.com/

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