Released on = February 15, 2006, 10:06 pm

Press Release Author = Comodo Inc

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = Comodo Technologies Provides Hushmail with Tools to
Authenticate Its Site and Offers Free Downloads for Security Conscious Customers

Press Release Body = Jersey City, NJ (February 14, 2006)- Comodo Inc a global leader
in Identity and Trust Assurance (ITA) Management solutions, today announced that
Hushmail, a provider of secure Internet communications, has integrated Comodo\'s
verification solution to address the security needs of both new and existing
customers. By simply downloading and installing the Comodo Verification EngineT
plug-in for Internet Explorer, consumers can not only verify that they are working
with an authenticated Hushmail site (verifying both the URL, IP address and the
Hushmail logo itself), but they can verify a multitude of other trademarks and
brands on the Internet.

In 2005, Hushmail was the victim of a Phishing/Pharming attack where their users
were directed to a fraudulent site that appeared to be the legitimate Hushmail site.
Luckily, Hushmail was quickly able to remedy the problem, but their end user trust
was compromised. Today, Hushmail moved from implementing a reactive phishing
strategy to taking a proactive stance by identifying Comodo as the only provider
able to deliver a solution to Hushmail customers. Hushmail has enabled the Comodo
VerificationEngine to provide an extra layer of assurance that the site that users
are accessing is the true Hushmail Website.

We have always prided ourselves in providing superior email encryption, but
encryption is not effective against attacks that trick users into accessing
malicious Websites. The DNS attack at our domain registrar that redirected users
away from our site underscored the need for us to help our users address security
concerns that go beyond encryption, said Ben Cutler, CEO of Hush Communications.
Offering the Comodo Verification Engine to our users will enable them to feel secure
that the Website they are accessing is the true Hushmail Website.

Content verification Certificates (CVCs) empower enterprises to take a proactive,
preventative response to phishing attacks by allowing highly reliable end-user
verification. Working with Comodo will allow Hushmail to leverage CVC\'s verification
process, (initiated by the user and not the Web server) which allows any digitally
signed content bound to a specific URL/IP to be rendered onto the display in a
different way to all other \"non-verified\" elements, easily highlighting trusted
elements. With the CVC, a unique \"fingerprint\" is created for the content of
Websites that allows consumers to instantaneously distinguish legitimate content on
Web pages from fraudulent ones.

The heart of Comodo\'s Brand Verification Solution for Hushmail is the CVC. This
certificate is created, distributed, and revoked using proven PKI (Public Key
Infrastructure) methods to provide the highest level of security for Web page
content. This certification facilitates the deployment of verified login boxes,
verified navigation panes, verified trade marks / brands and verified accreditation
/ association logos such as the Hushmail logo.

For the consumer, Hushmail offers one of the most user-friendly secure mail
solutions available on the Internet. With the creation of one simple password,
Hushmail ensures the security, privacy and authenticity of emails, transparently
performing the encryption and decryption of each communication. In addition, the
Comodo solution provides users a simple tool to identify the legitimate Hushmail
site. Users simply download Comodo\'s free verification engine and then roll their
mouse over the Hushmail logos. If it is a legitimate site an Internet box on the
outside border of the Website will turn green. This engine is available free to all
consumers and can verify more than 10,000 of the most well known e-businesses.

We know that phishing and other fraudulent attacks are on the rise, and Comodo is
committed to thwarting these before they happen, said Melih Abdulhayoglu, President
and CEO of Comodo.With Hushmail, we believe that our Content Verification
Certificate and consumer Verification Engine will help bring security back to the
Company and enable trust online and assurance for its customers moving forward.
About Comodo

Comodo is a leading global provider of Identity and Trust Assurance services on the
Internet, with over 200,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Jersey City, NJ
with global offices in the UK, Ukraine, Norway and India, the company offers
businesses and consumers the intelligent security, authentication and assurance
services necessary to ensure trust in online transactions.

As a leading Certification Authority, and in combination with the Digital Trust Lab
(DTL), Comodo helps enterprises address digital ecommerce and infrastructure needs
with reliable, third generation solutions that improve customer relationships,
enhance customer trust and create efficiencies across digital ecommerce operations.
Comodo\'s solutions include integrated Web hosting management solutions,
infrastructure services, digital e-commerce services, digital certification,
identity assurance, customer privacy and vulnerability management solutions. For
additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust OnlineT - please visit:
www.comodogroup.com.
About Hushmail

Hushmail is a Web-based e-mail service that lets you send and receive email in total
security. Hushmail messages, and their attachments, are encrypted using Open PGP
standard algorithms. These algorithms combined with Hushmail\'s unique key management
system, offer users unrivalled levels of security. Hushmail\'s security is
end-to-end; messages are encrypted before leaving the sender\'s computer and remain
encrypted until after they arrive on the recipient\'s machine, where the contents are
automatically decrypted. Hushmail\'s encryption works automatically, transparently
and seamlessly, requiring no specialized computer skills or knowledge. Encrypting a
message is as simple as clicking a mouse.



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