Counterfeit software operations... can they be prevented?IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 1995--Multi-million dollar counterfeit To falsify, deceive, or defraud. A copy or imitation of something that is intended to be taken as authentic and genuine in order to deceive another. A counterfeit coin is one that may pass for a genuine coin and may include a lower denomination coin altered so that it may software operations, such as those recently discovered in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , could be prevented by the software's original manufacturers. The simple addition of a readily available locking device makes the illegal duplication and use of software nearly impossible; thereby minimizing the negative economic effects of piracy piracy, robbery committed or attempted on the high seas. It is distinguished from privateering in that the pirate holds no commission from and receives the protection of no nation but usually attacks vessels of all nations. . Piracy cost the world's software developers over 15 billion dollars in 1994, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Business Software Alliance. Considering that U.S.-based companies develop nearly three-quarters of the world's software, piracy significantly impacts our nation's economy. It means lost sales for the nation's developers. For the government, it results in lost tax revenues. And for consumers, it often translates into higher software prices to help cover the losses incurred from piracy. Software protection keys, or dongles as they are commonly called, currently protect millions of software packages worldwide. These matchbox-sized devices utilize encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. technology to prevent the illegal use of software. The most widely used protection key is Sentinel from Rainbow Technologies of Irvine, Calif. To implement Sentinel protection, a developer uses software utilities to construct queries between their application and the key. Then the developer includes a Sentinel key with each software package. Users simply attach Sentinel to their computer's parallel or ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) A low-speed serial bus for connecting keyboards, mice and other input devices on Apple IIgs and Macintosh computers. Starting with the iMac in 1998, the ADB was superseded by USB. port. The software and key continually and discreetly communicate. If the key is not present, the software will not operate. It's that simple, it's that effective. Over 7 million Sentinel keys currently protect software products in over 60 different countries. Since 1984, Rainbow has been the world's leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of protection and encryption technology to prevent the illegal use of electronically distributed information. As part of its ongoing commitment to protect intellectual property rights, Rainbow recently acquired Mykotronx, a Torrance, Calif.-based leader in data, voice and wireless security. This acquisition positions Rainbow as a key resource for information security on the Internet and for other emerging technologies. "Our technology provides: protection for software and intellectual property; secure data transmission through computer modems and over networks; secure E-mail; digital signal capabilities; and secure ground to satellite information transmission," said Walter Straub, president and 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 Rainbow. Rainbow Technologies is a publicly-owned company with stock traded on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on exchange under the symbol RNBO. Rainbow was recently recognized by Smart Money Magazine as one of the "Seven Stocks for the Next Decade." In December of 1994, Rainbow received official ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 Certification of Registration. This esteemed certification is objective evidence that Rainbow is a world-class quality company. CONTACT: Rainbow Technologies Worldwide Marketing Michael P. Emerson, 714/450-7307 Internet, memerson@rnbo.com World Wide Web, http://www.rnbo.com |
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