Networks Unlimited, distributor for Ironport Systems, the world leader in e-mail security, explains that OutBreak Filters protects customers within the critical period between the first exploit of a virus outbreak and the release of an AV signature. During the recent Mytob-HJ outbreak, OutBreak Filters protected customers 32 hours and 57 minutes before traditional AV vendors provided protection.
Mytob-HJ is a dangerous worm that spreads by telling users to open an attachment to verify or update account information. Once opened, the virus disables security software and replicates further through network shares and e-mail harvesting.
The virus also opens a backdoor that remote hackers can use to take over the computer, and use it to send spam and host spyware. Remote hackers can also install key loggers and screen scrapers onto the infected PC to steal personal, confidential and financial information without the user`s knowledge.
IronPort`s proven virus OutBreak Filters even more effective
IronPort started an industry trend when it first introduced Virus OutBreak Filters in June 2004. IronPort`s Virus Outbreak Filters analyse global traffic patterns to identify anomalies and then quarantine potential outbreaks until the traditional anti-virus signatures are updated.
This breakthrough technology has provided protection an average of 13.6 hours ahead of signature availability for more than 100 major outbreaks.
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IronPort Systems is the leading e-mail security products provider for organisations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. The company has developed a family of e-mail security appliances, the IronPort C-series, which offer breakthrough performance, unprecedented ease of use, reduced total cost of ownership, and is shipped with pre-loaded Symantec Brightmail, the industry leader in anti-spam technology. IronPort is driving new standards and providing innovative products for those faced with the monumental task of managing, protecting, and growing mission-critical e-mail systems.
IronPort has over 1 500 customers spanning 45 countries, including governments in 10 nations. In Q4 2004, IronPort added more than 30 Global 2000 companies as new customers and won the largest purchase in e-mail security history, delivering a large-scale system for the US Federal Government. IronPort powers and protects the e-mail for six of the 10 largest ISPs in the world, six of the 10 largest technology companies, and five of the 10 largest media companies.
Networks Unlimited
Networks Unlimited provides best-of-breed product solutions in the areas where efficient networking communications is the key to success. Our solutions are focused on providing tangible results to our clients through network management, productivity and security solutions. For further information and news on Networks Unlimited, please visit www.nu.co.za.or contact Jessica van Wyk on +27 (0) 11 467-6000 regarding IronPort.