Released on: December 6, 2007, 9:25 am

Press Release Author: Comodo Group

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: New A-VSMARTT Technology Delivers Proactive Protection
Against Viruses, Spyware, Malware, Rootkits and Trojans

Press Release Body: Jersey City, NJ, December 06, 2007 - In 2007 alone, over $20B
will be spent on computer products according to a report by the National Retail
Federation\'s Shop.org and in a move to keep these PCs malware free, Comodo, a
leading security company announced the release of its free Comodo Firewall Pro
(Version 3.0) with A-VSMART technology. A- VSMART is new technology architecture
which stands for \"Anti; Virus, Spyware, Malware, Rootkit and Trojans\" and with this
technology, Comodo Firewall Pro can provide preventative protection against malware
to keep computers safe. This new version of the award winning firewall, used by
millions, is being released just in time to protect new computers since even new
computers are vulnerable to viruses, spyware and malware. Latest research estimates
that a new, unprotected computer might only remain virus free for 12 minutes once
connected to the Internet, and VirusTotal, a security research company, reports that
even computers with an anti-virus solution may not be safe because less than 1% of
new viruses are actually detected by at least one anti-virus engine.

Comodo Firewall Pro (V 3.0) is able to provide unprecedented protection from
viruses, malware, spyware and rootkits because unlike detection/ signature based
security solutions that lets in all applications and then tries to detect previously
identified viruses by their signature, Comodo Firewall Pro actually prevents viruses
and malware from entering a computer before any damage can occur. This proactive
approach enables PCs to remain free from more viruses better than virtually any
other detection based solution on the market today.

To deliver this high level of preventative protection, Comodo Firewall Pro
incorporates key technologies and features:

* Breakthrough Technology: A-VSMARTT Technology Architecture

The key component of this next generation firewall lies in the A-VSMART
(Anti-Virus, Spyware, Malware, Rootkit, Trojan Prevention) architecture that
both proactively monitors internal system applications and processes while
also actively monitoring all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. To
deliver this high level of protection, Comodo Firewall Pro with A- VSMART
architecture utilizes key proprietary technologies:
o Defense+ for proactive monitoring of internal systems and processes

Defense+ is an advanced Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) that
proactively monitors systems and system processes to prevent system
changes such as rootkit installations, inter-process memory injections,
key-loggers and more. HIPS technology is driven by an extensive white
list database (with nearly one million applications and growing) which
identifies trusted applications and prevents untrusted applications from
being introduced onto the computer.
o Patent Pending \"Clean PC Mode\"

This feature is powerful technology to protect new computers because the
firewall (if installed in Clean PC mode) creates a profile of the
computer with all existing applications registered as safe. The firewall
then prevents any unrecognized Software from being installed unless; a)
the application is recognized by Comodo's extensive white list or b) the
user grants installation permissions. It also prevents any suspicious
system processes to occur.
o Advanced firewall engine for preventative management of incoming,
outgoing Internet traffic

Comodo Firewall Pro offers the highest levels of preventative monitoring
of all inbound and outbound traffic which will prevent hackers, malware
and identity thieves from penetrating a computer.
o Security rules interface

Version 3.0 gives offers users more control over security settings than
ever before, enabling granular level controls on a global or per
application basis. This version also sees the introduction of pre-set
security policies which allows users to deploy a sophisticated hierarchy
of firewall rules with a couple of mouse clicks.
o Enhanced graphical UI (User Interface)

Completely redesigned look and feel makes it even easier for users to
manage and configure.
o Pop-Up alerts provide critical security information

Users are immediately informed with a pop-up alert if the firewall
detects a potential security threat. Each alert includes a Security
Considerations section which provides clear advice on whether you should
allow or block a process.
o Event logging

Version 3.0 features a vastly improved log management module - allowing
users to export records of firewall activity according to several
user-defined filters.
o Comodo Firewall Pro is compatible with most Operating Systems including
Microsoft VistaT.

\"Comodo Firewall Pro with A-VSMART technology pre-empts potential threats from
damaging a computer in the first place,\" said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief
Security Architect of Comodo. \"Today\'s announcement is part of Comodo\'s ongoing
commitment to deliver desktop security solutions designed to make prevention the
first line of defense. Consumers need a layered approach to computer security and
with Comodo Firewall Pro they can be assured that their first of defense is able to
protect them from many of the threats that are on the Internet today.\"

For more information, please visit http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com

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