Brightmail, Inc. Protects Millions of Customers from `ILoveYou' Virus Early.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2000 Washington D.C.-based Spam Summit 2000 delivers comprehensive coverage of email abuse, privacy, and policy Brightmail, Inc., the leading innovator of Anti-Spam Service, quickly captured the "ILOVEYOU" email-based spam virus prior to its infectious distribution to its many customers including Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), portal companies, corporations, and individual customers. This viral attack was caught as the largest spam summit conference was being held and hosted by Brightmail in Washington, D.C. where leading Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. experts, executives, and IT professionals were in attendance. AT&T E-Mail Screener relies on Brightmail Anti-Spam Service to filter out spam by removing the messages before they even reach AT&T WorldNet(R) members' mailboxes. "As one of the largest Internet service providers in the U.S., serving 1.5 million customer members, AT&T WorldNet Service was able to protect those members and their families who had elected to download Brightmail's spam filtering software from receiving this email-based spam virus," said Edward Plaskon, Product Management Director WorldNet Services of AT&T. "Our superior technology, innovative spam techniques that probe for new strains of spam, and Brightmail's Logistics and Operations Center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. (TM) (BLOC(TM)) was able to prevent the spread of the "ILoveYou" virus," commented Gary Hermansen, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Brightmail, Inc. "We were able to protect our customers and partners from this malicious spam virus attack. As a preventative measure, we are now including the latest mutation of this newly morphed virus in our filters and have delivered this to our customers." As an additional protective measure this solution will include the integration of Symantec's leading Anti-Virus Protection. "In the future, Brightmail and Symantec's combined technology will be the filter for catching spam and cleaning viruses at the same time," said Steve Trilling Tril·ling , Lionel 1905-1975. American literary critic whose works include Beyond Culture (1965) and Sincerity and Authenticity (1972). Noun 1. , Director of Technology, Internet Security Solutions, Symantec Corporation. Brightmail's unique spam-fighting solution combines cutting-edge message-filtering software, a dedicated 24x7 Brightmail Logistics and Operations Center(TM) (BLOC), and an expert staff in spam detection and elimination. These experts use the Brightmail Probe Network(TM) to collect or trap millions of e-mail addresses so these experts can analyze each of them, immediately develop countermeasures and update rules in real-time before spam reaches any user mailbox. This unique spam-fighting solution also includes an innovative Spam Wall(TM) for ISPs, ASPs, and other email-reliant companies seeking a cost-effective and reliable solution that removes unwanted email from reaching their customers. About Spam Summit 2000 Spam Summit 2000, held at the Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C., includes the industry's leading Internet security experts. Speakers include Lawrence Lessig Not to be confused with Lawrence Lessing. Lawrence Lessig (born June 3, 1961) is an American academic. He is currently professor of law at Stanford Law School and founder of its Center for Internet and Society. , Harvard Law School Harvard Law School (colloquially, Harvard Law or HLS) is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard Law is considered one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States. professor, "cyber law Cyber law (also referred to as cyberlaw) is a term used to describe the legal issues related to use of communications technology, particularly "cyberspace", i.e. the Internet. " pioneer, and author of Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace; Richard A. White Richard A. White is an American public transportation official who served as the CEO and General Manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, from 1996-2006[1]. , attorney and former U.S. Congressman from Washington, 1995-98; Deirdre Mulligan mul·li·gan n. A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. [Probably from the name Mulligan.] Noun 1. , Staff Counsel, Center for Democracy and Technology; and others. The latest email security news and information are covered in numerous interactive sessions that include: Overview and Introduction: State of Spam 2000; Technology Panel: Anti-spam Solutions; Privacy Discussion: Consumer Rights on the Net, and much more. This summit targets executives; managers; ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. , ASP, and portal-based IT professionals; permission and direct email marketers; policy makers and technology leaders; consumer privacy and security advocates; industry analysts; and the general media. To learn more about the summit and its speakers and topics, visit www.spamsummit.com. About Brightmail, Inc. Brightmail, Inc. is a cutting-edge San Francisco startup funded by top venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] . The company develops advanced email services and software that enhances email quality and manageability for ASPs, ISPs, portal companies, and various other enterprises. Brightmail's products include the Brightmail Anti-Spam Solution, an Internet-wide, real-time product that reduces the costs and inefficiencies caused by unsolicited email. With technology and distribution partnerships that include email system providers such as Netscape, Sendmail and Software.com, Brightmail has also formed a technology partnership with Symantec Corporation, a world leader in Internet security technology. Other partners include AT&T WorldNet Service, EarthLink, Excite, FastNet, Juno Online Services Juno client software icon Juno is an Internet service provider based in the United States. It is a subsidiary of United Online, which also owns NetZero and Bluelight Internet Services. , and USA.NET. For more information about Brightmail's products and services, visit www.brightmail.com. Note to Editors: Brightmail, Probe Network, Spam Wall, Brightmail Logistics and Operations Center, and BLOC are registered trademarks of Brightmail, Inc. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such. |
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