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March 20, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz
) - Jersey City, NJ --- Today,
Comodo, a leading security company, announced the launch of a new website
that will house one of the largest collections of computer security tests
anywhere. These tests include a combination of widely available firewall
leak and Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) tests in addition to
proprietary firewall tests from Comodo. The tests were created as safe way
for users of all abilities to determine the effectiveness of their security
software at eliminating vulnerabilities that could leave their computer
system susceptible to identity-stealing malware. Users can determine their
risk of being victimized from stolen identities, corrupted data, crashing
computers, and other problems.
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As user dependence on the Internet continues to increase, Comodo created
the "Test My PC Security" site as part of its Trusted Internet initiative to
meet people's need to ensure safe and secure online business and
communication. The site provides a unique means to objectively determine how
effective a PC's security system is at protecting sensitive information from
hackers, fraudsters, and malware. Each of these tests can be downloaded and
run individually, or they can be downloaded as an entire suite in one
operation.
The site was designed to be both a testing and education resource for
users and includes:
Detailed and technical explanations about firewall leak tests and HIPS
testing, Downloads of individual and batch security individual tests,
Information on other people's test results and comments, and The ability to
become part of the Test My PC Security testing community. Comodo created
this free, comprehensive and independent site of diagnostic tests for a
variety of reasons. First, it was designed to help users understand how
prepared they are to defend against a variety of online attacks. Second,
this resource was created in response to user dissatisfaction with the
current state of desktop security testing which often post outdated results.
Third, with millions of users participating and submitting test results, the
entire community benefits with better information on emerging threats.
Finally, this resource was created specifically to be free of commercial
influences as these results objectively report on the experiences of a
worldwide community of users as opposed to posting results from a few
testers as is most often the case with other testing sites.
Each test is a small, non-destructive program designed to expose the
existence of security flaws on Windows based systems. The tests deliberately
attempt to bypass a user's security software by simulating the techniques
used by real world malware such as Trojans and viruses. Based on the results
of these tests, users can then take remedial action to correct the problems.
This includes downloading Comodo's free solutions such as its award winning
Comodo Firewall Pro and Comodo Memory Guardian– a new solution that is
effective at stopping 90%+ of buffer overflow attacks in both 32-bit and
64-bit environments.
"Users depend on the Internet more and more, and they need to know that
the Internet can be trusted with their most personal and sensitive
information." said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect of
Comodo. "It is important that we provide the tools for users to test their
current security system along with solutions that allow them to protect
themselves better. We offer these testing tools and our desktop security
software for free because it is part of how we intend to create a trusted
Internet where users and online organizations can interact securely and with
reciprocal identity verification."
For more information, please visit:
www.testmypcsecurity.com .
About Comodo
The Comodo companies provide the infrastructure that is essential in
enabling e-merchants, other Internet-connected companies, software
companies, and individual consumers to interact and conduct business via the
Internet safely and securely. The Comodo companies offer PKI SSL, Code
Signing, Content Verification and E-Mail Certificates; award winning PC
security software; vulnerability scanning services for PCI Compliance;
secure e-mail and fax services.
Continual innovation, a core competence in PKI, and a commitment to
reversing the growth of Internet-crime distinguish the Comodo companies as
vital players in the Internet's ongoing development. Comodo secures and
authenticates online transactions and communications for over 200,000
business customers and 3,000,000 users of our desktop security products.
For additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online™ visit
http://www.comodo.com .
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