Released on: 30, August 2007
, Author: Comodo Group
, Audience: Computers related
Jersey City, NJ (August 30, 2007) - In response to theproliferation of various hacker methods and techniques, Comodo, a global leader inIdentity and Trust Assurance Management solutions, announced today that the BETAversion of Comodo Memory Guardian is now available for download. This solution isdesigned to protect against buffer overflow attacks where hackers inject malwareinto user's PCs, as the type of attack recently reported involving Yahoo Messenger.In this attack, hackers compromised the Yahoo Messenger application when consumersaccepted a webcam invitation (for more information on this attack, please seeInformation Week, August 15, 2007).
Comodo Memory Guardian prevents damage from most types of buffer overflow attacks,which is when a malicious program or script deliberately sends more data to itsmemory buffer than the buffer can handle, causing a crash. It is at this point thata successful attack can create a back door to the system though which a hacker cangain access. The goal of most attacks is to install malware onto the compromised PCwhereby the hacker can reformat the hard drive, steal sensitive user information, oreven install programs that transform the machine into a zombie PC.
Comodo Memory Guardian is reliable protection against this form of attack and hasbeen effective at stopping 90%+ of these types of attacks. Comodo Memory Guardian isexpected to be available for general release later this year.
"I'm pleased that Comodo is able to help protect consumers against many types ofhacker attacks," said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect ofComodo. "Comodo's strong reputation within the realm of desktop security, combinedwith our ability to address many types of threats should help pave the way forstronger consumer threat protection."
Comodo Hacker Memory Guardian (BETA) is available for download. For moreinformation, visit http://forums.comodo.com/comod o_memory_guardian_beta_corner/ comodo_memory_guardian_beta_v 1015_download_here- t11946.0.html.About Comodo
The Comodo companies provide the infrastructure that is essential in enablinge-merchants, other Internet-connected companies, software companies, and individualconsumers to interact and conduct business via the Internet safely and securely. TheComodo companies offer PKI SSL, Code Signing, Content Verification and E-MailCertificates; award winning PC security software; vulnerability scanning servicesfor PCI Compliance; secure e-mail and fax services.
Continual innovation, a core competence in PKI, and a commitment to reversing thegrowth of Internet-crime distinguish the Comodo companies as vital players in theInternet's ongoing development. Comodo secures and authenticates online transactionsand communications for over 200,000 business customers and 3,000,000 users of ourdesktop security products.
For additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online visithttp://www.comodo.com
F or more information, reporters and analysts may contactJudy ShapiroComodo+1 (201) 963-9471Email: judy.shapiro@comodo.com
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