SANTA CLARA, Calif. and DALLAS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* and McAfee, Inc. today 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-verse(SM) 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(R) SiteAdvisor(R) technology -- a Web site safety tool -- and McAfee Active Protection(TM) 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 detection(1), and our award-winning 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.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

Qualified customers include all AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet customers and AT&T High Speed Internet (DSL) customers with speeds of 3 Mbps and higher.

(1) AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issues 18-22, 17/08/09 - 10/10/09)

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

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About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee is committed to relentlessly tackling the world's toughest security challenges. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by an award-winning research team, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com

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CONTACT: Kim Eichorn of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-3606,
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