Released on: March 19, 2008, 9:31 am

Press Release Author: Comodo Group

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Testing Resource is Part of Comodo\'s Trusted Internet
initiative to secure PCs for free for all online users

Press Release Body: Jersey City, NJ (March 19, 2008) - Today, Comodo, a leading
security company, announced the launch of a new website that will house one of the
largest collections of computer security tests anywhere. These tests include a
combination of widely available firewall leak and Host Intrusion Prevention System
(HIPS) tests in addition to proprietary firewall tests from Comodo. The tests were
created as safe way for users of all abilities to determine the effectiveness of
their security software at eliminating vulnerabilities that could leave their
computer system susceptible to identity- stealing malware. Users can determine their
risk of being victimized from stolen identities, corrupted data, crashing computers,
and other problems.

As user dependence on the Internet continues to increase, Comodo created the \"Test
My PC Security\" site as part of its Trusted Internet initiative to meet people\'s
need to ensure safe and secure online business and communication. The site provides
a unique means to objectively determine how effective a PC\'s security system is at
protecting sensitive information from hackers, fraudsters, and malware. Each of
these tests can be downloaded and run individually, or they can be downloaded as an
entire suite in one operation.

The site was designed to be both a testing and education resource for users and
includes:

* 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 for
a variety of reasons. First, it was designed to help users understand how prepared
they are to defend against a variety of online attacks. Second, this resource was
created in response to user dissatisfaction with the current state of desktop
security testing which often post outdated results. Third, with millions of users
participating and submitting test results, the entire community benefits with better
information on emerging threats. Finally, this resource was created specifically to
be free of commercial influences as these results objectively report on the
experiences of a worldwide community of users as opposed to posting results from a
few testers as is most often the case with other testing sites.

Each test is a small, non-destructive program designed to expose the existence of
security flaws on Windows based systems. The tests deliberately attempt to bypass a
user\'s security software by simulating the techniques used by real world malware
such as Trojans and viruses. Based on the results of these tests, users can then
take remedial action to correct the problems. This includes downloading Comodo\'s
free solutions such as its award winning Comodo Firewall Pro and Comodo Memory
Guardian- a new solution that is effective at stopping 90%+ of buffer overflow
attacks in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.

\"Users depend on the Internet more and more, and they need to know that the Internet
can be trusted with their most personal and sensitive information.\" said Melih
Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo. \"It is important that we
provide the tools for users to test their current security system along with
solutions that allow them to protect themselves better. We offer these testing tools
and our desktop security software for free because it is part of how we intend to
create a trusted Internet where users and online organizations can interact securely
and with reciprocal identity verification.\"

For more information, please visit: www.testmypcsecurity.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

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Comodo
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