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November 7, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) -
Jersey City, NJ
-- For most people, attending to personal computer security rates right up
there with changing their smoke detector batteries, or checking their moles.
They install a firewall, and consider themselves to be duly diligent if they
run antivirus scans regularly.
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Members of TestMyPCSecurity.com are more vigilant. Not only do they take
pride in having the strongest protection from malicious software. As
experts, they also share their knowledge with others.
TestMyPCSecurity.com
is a site for independent ratings of PC security software. On the site,
users can now download one of the largest collections of computer security
tests anywhere to test their firewall and antivirus software. 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, they rate their computer security software.
The site was
designed to be both a testing and education resource for users. It 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.
Based on the
results of these tests, users can also take remedial action to correct the
problems.
As a sponsor of the project, Comodo Security Solutions, Inc.,
provides infrastructure support such as hosting the website and the
community discussion forum. Comodo has no influence over the results of
individual tests and, other than purely hosting the community and website,
does not seek to control the test environment in any way. Comodo initiated
the project to help make sure that end users will always have current data
on how well their security products protect them.
“Prevent—don’t detect,”
said Chief Security Architect and CEO of Comodo, Melih Abdulhahyoglu. “An
ounce of firewall and antivirus software is worth a pound of cure.
TestMyPCSecurity.com allows computer users to trade information about how
well their security products prevent common computer intrusions. Armed with
up-to-date information, consumers can make wise choices.” To test PC
security, or to learn more, visit 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 our website at
www.comodo.com.
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