Released on: January 17, 2008, 9:04 am

Press Release Author: Comodo Group

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Next Generation, Preventative Firewall Achieves High Acclaim
from Leading Industry Sources in its Ability to Prevent Viruses, Spyware, Malware,
Rootkits and Trojans from Infiltrating Computers

Press Release Body: JERSEY CITY, NJ January 17, 2008 - Comodo, a leading Internet
security company, today announced that the new release of Comodo Firewall Pro
Version 3.0. is being downloaded and installed at a rate of almost 40,000 new users
per day which makes Comodo Firewall Pro the fastest growing free firewall solution,
protecting millions of computers worldwide. This new release advances computer
security from being a defensive and reactive system to a preventative and proactive
solution based on a new A-VSMARTT technology architecture, (A-VSMART is short for
\"Anti; Virus, Spyware, Malware, Adware, Rootkit and Trojan\"). While still free,
Comodo\'s next generation firewall helps customers more effectively prevent virtually
all types of threats from penetrating a computer and incorporates the latest
security prevention technologies available.

Despite the sophisticated level of prevention, Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0) remains
easy for the home user to install and use \"out of the box\", yet does a better job of
protecting computers from malware than conventional solutions because it operates
from a prevention rather than a detection perspective. Unlike detection/
signature-based solutions that allow all applications to gain access to system
resources to be evaluated based on their signature, Comodo Firewall Pro takes the
opposite approach. Comodo A-VSMART architecture allows only those applications known
to be safe to gain access to computer resources, greatly reducing the probability of
damage occurring.

The feature list of Comodo Firewall Pro firewall is designed to integrate advanced
technologies with a full set of features designed to optimize usability, enhance
functionality and enable a high level of user configurability.

Key Technology and Features Highlights

The key component of this next generation firewall lies in its A-VSMART (Anti:
Virus, Spyware, Malware, Adware, Rootkit, Trojan) technology architecture that both
proactively monitors internal system applications and processes while also actively
monitoring all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. Some key features and
technologies include:

* 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 detect and prevent system
changes such as rootkit installations, inter-process memory injections,
key-loggers and more. HIPS technology is driven by a white list architecture
which identifies trusted applications and prevents untrusted applications
being installed onto the computer.
* Patent Pending \"Clean PC Mode\"
This powerful new feature allows Comodo Firewall Pro to create a profile of
all applications on a new computer. This then prevents any unrecognized
malware from being installed and maintains the \"virus clean\" status of a new
computer.
* 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 and identity
thieves from penetrating a computer.
* Security rules interface
Version 3.0 gives users more control over security settings than ever before.
Users can quickly set granular internet access rights and privileges on a
global or per application basis using the flexible and easy to understand
interface. 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Vista Compatibility

\"Comodo Firewall Pro has achieved an unprecedented level of market acceptance from
both industry experts and everyday users.\" said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief
Security Architect of Comodo. \"Both PC Magazine and CNET\'s Download.com have given
this firewall high rating for effectiveness because we developed this solution to
prevent malware from damaging a PC in the first place. Since its launch less than 60
days ago, so many everyday users are embracing this solution that we are, in effect,
protecting a small city every day. This solution is part of our overall strategic
focus to deliver a Trusted Internet where the merchant/ customer interaction space
can be secured and authenticated. At Comodo we are working to deliver this level of
trust to the online world.\"

Comodo Firewall Pro is part of well architected set of free solutions designed to
enable online users to conduct business within a trusted and authenticated
environment - from the desktop to the Internet. These past 10 days alone, Comodo
introduced two other free solutions in support of the \"Trusted Internet\" strategy.
For the desktop, Comodo introduced Memory Guardian which protects PCs from buffer
overflow and drive by downloads attacks. For trusted Internet transactions, Comodo
introduced UserTrust, a feedback and rating platform that is free to businesses.
UserTrust delivers the technology necessary to allow merchants to learn and grow
from their customers. For consumers, UserTrust allows them to make better purchasing
decisions because they know who to trust and why.

All three solutions are important elements for a Trusted Internet because they
provide a layer of authentication for digital transactions between the online user
and the eMerchant.

For more information on Comodo Firewall Pro, please visit
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com
For more information on Comodo Memory Guardian, please visit
http://www.memoryfirewall.comodo.com
For more information on UserTrust, please visit www.usertrust.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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