AT&T Upgrades Internet Security Suite with Award-Winning Mcafee Anti-Virus Software

AT&T* (NYSE: T) and McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) announced that the latest AT&T Internet Security Suite version has been upgraded to McAfee-based anti-virus software to enhance customers� protection from viruses, spyware and hackers. This update to the AT&T Internet Security Suite powered by McAfee strengthens customers� ability to surf the Web, shop and bank online worry-free.

Qualified AT&T High Speed Internet customers, including AT&T U-verseSM High Speed Internet customers, will receive a complimentary subscription to McAfee anti-virus software as part of their existing AT&T Internet Security Suite. AT&T�s comprehensive suite of security services includes anti-virus protection, anti-spyware, two-way firewall protection, anti-phishing solutions, PC tune-up tools, McAfee� SiteAdvisor� technology � a Web site safety tool � and McAfee Active Protection� technology to provide the fastest protection against malicious threats to PCs.

�We want our customers to have peace of mind online knowing their computers and personal information are protected from cybercriminals,� said Bob Bickerstaff, vice president of consumer data products for AT&T. �It�s important that our customers be able to enjoy a safe online experience, and by installing our strong security suite, they can stay ahead of common potential threats.�

�With more malicious software than ever before, AT&T customers will be able to take advantage of the McAfee-based technologies, such as the Active Protection technology in our anti-virus solution, which is number one in malware detection1), and our award-winning Web site safety advisor, SiteAdvisor site rating service, so consumers can surf the Web more safely,� said Todd Gebhart, executive vice president and general manager, McAfee Consumer, Mobile and Small Business. �This furthers our strategy of protecting consumers with the most essential security as they interact on PC and Web environments.�

In order to protect Internet users from scams and other online threats, AT&T and McAfee offer the following security tips:

Before making an Internet purchase, make sure that the Web site has encryption. If it is safe, it will display a key or closed lock in the Web browser. You can also check the Web address; it should begin with https:// (not just http://) if it is secure.
Type your e-mail address into a Web search engine to check if it is visible to spammers.
Be careful when opening e-mail attachments, especially with subject titles related to holidays, financial services, higher education diplomas, and at-home work offers. You could download malware onto your PC. Don�t click on links if you do not know the sender.
Make sure that your anti-virus software is up to date.
Create an alphanumeric password by including a combination of capital letters, numbers and special characters and using more than six characters.
Never respond to e-mail requests to validate or confirm any of your personal or account information, as this could be a phishing scam. If you are unsure if a request for information from a company is legitimate, contact the company directly.
To download the AT&T Internet Security Suite, AT&T High Speed Internet customers can click on �software center� on the att.net portal homepage. For more information about consumer scams and security, visit www.att.com/safety. For more information about McAfee products, visit www.mcafee.com.