Aladdin Unveils New Comprehensive Security Portal; New Features Make Site More Informative and Easier to Use.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000

Aladdin Knowledge Systems (Nasdaq:ALDN), a global leader in the field of Internet content and software security, today unveiled a comprehensive security portal on its web site located at www.eAladdin.com. Intended as a public resource, the security portal contains comprehensive and timely information about content security, software security, authentication and encryption, in addition to information about Aladdin products that protect against a wide range of security threats.

As a worldwide leader in Internet and software security, Aladdin developed the security portal to educate individuals and organizations about different types of problems a web surfer may encounter and how to protect information systems from e-mail and Internet-bound threats. In addition to offering practical advice on how to reduce security risks, the portal provides security tools and solutions from Aladdin's product line.

"We are pleased to launch this informative and useful site for those businesses and individuals interested in learning more about Internet content security issues," said Yanki Margalit, chairman and CEO of Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "Our new site, along with our free eSafe product promotion for home users, demonstrates our commitment to become a complete resource for Internet and software security information and outstanding products."

Along with providing comprehensive security information, the Web site is also a resource for software vendors and developers to explore alternative ways to market and distribute software products securely and conveniently. To ensure each visit to the site is quick and convenient for Web surfers, Aladdin has designed and organized the portal to improve ease of use and shorten page-loading times.

"By educating people and providing them with the tools to combat harmful viruses and vandals, we are establishing Aladdin as a destination site that provides objective, current information about security threats," said Yaakov Elefant, director of Internet services of Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "We are committed to ensuring everyone, from individuals to large organizations, can be safe while surfing the Internet and communicating through e-mail, even as threats on the Internet abound."

As a member of the ICSA's Alliance for Internet Security, Aladdin continues its dedication to making the Internet a safer place by offering its award-winning eSafe Desktop free of charge to all home users. eSafe Desktop, the recipient of PC Magazine's coveted Editor's Choice Award for two consecutive years for "Best Internet Security Suite," as well as PC Magazine's "Best Internet Product of 1999," offers consumers unparalleled, proactive protection against vandals, viruses, data exposure and inappropriate content.

ABOUT ALADDIN

Aladdin (NASDAQ:ALDN) is a global leader in securing digital content, from applications software to Internet use and access. Aladdin's products include HASP and Hardlock, software security systems that protect the revenues of developers and publishers; Privilege, a software licensing platform for the Internet; the eSafe line of anti-vandal, anti-virus and content filtering software for PCs and networks connected to the Internet; and eToken for Internet security and authentication. Aladdin serves its customers through eight offices located in the world's major software markets as well as a network of 50 distributors serving more than 100 countries. For more information, visit the Aladdin web site at www.eAladdin.com.

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