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As user dependence on the Internet continues to increase, Comodo created the "TestMy PC Security" site as part of its Trusted Internet initiative to meet people'sneed to ensure safe and secure online business and communication. The site providesa unique means to objectively determine how effective a PC's security system is atprotecting sensitive information from hackers, fraudsters, and malware. Each ofthese tests can be downloaded and run individually, or they can be downloaded as anentire suite in one operation.
The site was designed to be both a testing and education resource for users andincludes:
* 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 fora variety of reasons. First, it was designed to help users understand how preparedthey are to defend against a variety of online attacks. Second, this resource wascreated in response to user dissatisfaction with the current state of desktopsecurity testing which often post outdated results. Third, with millions of usersparticipating and submitting test results, the entire community benefits with betterinformation on emerging threats. Finally, this resource was created specifically tobe free of commercial influences as these results objectively report on theexperiences of a worldwide community of users as opposed to posting results from afew testers as is most often the case with other testing sites.
Each test is a small, non-destructive program designed to expose the existence ofsecurity flaws on Windows based systems. The tests deliberately attempt to bypass auser's security software by simulating the techniques used by real world malwaresuch as Trojans and viruses. Based on the results of these tests, users can thentake remedial action to correct the problems. This includes downloading Comodo'sfree solutions such as its award winning Comodo Firewall Pro and Comodo MemoryGuardian a new solution that is effective at stopping 90%+ of buffer overflowattacks in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.
"Users depend on the Internet more and more, and they need to know that the Internetcan be trusted with their most personal and sensitive information." said MelihAbdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo. "It is important that weprovide the tools for users to test their current security system along withsolutions that allow them to protect themselves better. We offer these testing toolsand our desktop security software for free because it is part of how we intend tocreate a trusted Internet where users and online organizations can interact securelyand with reciprocal identity verification."
For more information, please visit: www.testmypcsecurity.com.Abou t 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 contact:Judy ShapiroComodo+1 (201) 963-9471Email: judy.shapiro@comodo.com
