Released on: February 8, 2008, 9:12 am

Press Release Author: Comodo Group

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Comodo Firewall Pro with A-VSMARTT Technology Gets Malware
Threats Off Consumers\' Minds

Press Release Body: JERSEY CITY, NJ February 08, 2008 - Comodo, a global
Certification Authority and leading provider of security solutions, announced today
the release of Comodo (V3.0.16.295) which adds new features that deliver extra
performance. Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0) advanced network firewall engine offers the
highest levels of security that prevent inbound and outbound threats and is also
designed to integrate advanced technologies with a full set of features to optimize
usability, functionality, and a high level of user configurability. The key
component of this next generation firewall lies in its A-VSMART technology
architecture, short for \"Anti; Virus, Spyware, Malware, Adware, Rootkit and Trojan\".
Comodo\'s next generation firewall helps customers more effectively prevent all types
of threats and gives near bulletproof protection against root-kits, inter-process
memory injections, key-loggers, and more from gaining computer access. With
prevention as the first line of defense, almost all threats are mitigated including
unknown threats, Day Zero attacks, and ID stealing malware.

This new release of Comodo Firewall Pro provides the following enhancements:

Anti-Leak Configuration (NEW):
A new default configuration is introduced to make D+ show fewer number of popup
alerts while still remaining leak proof.

On-Demand Virus Scanning (NEW):
CFP now provides an option to scan for viruses during the installation and from
its graphical user interface

A-VSMART Warranty Program (NEW):
CFP now provides the users an option to enroll in one of the available A-VSMART
Warranty programs for a worry free, malware free PC.

Default Configuration (Enhanced):
Default configuration now protects more registry keys and more COM interfaces.
Default Web Browser and FTP Client policies are modified to support passive FTP
requests

Comodo Firewall Pro can be used at home or in a business for free. Comodo Firewall
Pro is part of a well architected set of free solutions offered by Comodo that
enable online users to conduct business safely and within a secure environment over
the internet. Comodo\'s firewall was recently awarded CNET\'s Download.com highest 5
star rating. Furthermore, PC Magazine identified this solution as an editor\'s choice
because it can be used by diverse users from novices to experts protecting to many
critical system areas. \"Best of all, it\'s free!\" (December 18, 2007).

For more information on Comodo Firewall Pro, please visit
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.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 OnlineT visit
http://www.comodo.com

For more information, reporters and analysts may contact:
Judy Shapiro
Comodo
+1 (201) 963-9471
Email: judy.shapiro@comodo.com


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