Naked World Cup Worm No Match for Mirage Endpoint Control; Network Security Appliance's Behavioral Rules Keep Networks Secure from Data Destruction.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Mirage Networks, developers of agentless endpoint security solutions that combine network access control with policy enforcement and day-zero threat protection, today announced that its patent-pending technology defends networks from attacks by a worm which is spreading via email with subject lines including, "Naked World Cup game set" and "Soccer fans killed five teens."

This worm, first detected on June 19th, 2006, goes by various names, including Sixem.A. It attacks Windows machines with malware that modifies registries to disable antivirus software and steal information, and also downloads an email engine for propagation to the infected device's email address list. Victims are encouraged to open an attachment to the email, which looks like a graphic file but is, in actuality, the malicious code.

Thanks to its propagation via email, this worm is no match for the Mirage Endpoint Control solution. Mirage Networks cites its behavioral rule technology as an effective way to catch and stop this destructive worm, just as it did with the previous Kama Sutra threat, WMF vulnerability attacks and the Zotob worm.

The core of Mirage's solutions is a set of behavioral profiles, which detect behavior that is indicative of threat propagation. These profiles detect when a network-attached device is engaging in behavior that is not characteristic of a clean machine -- such as identifying when a device inappropriately begins sending out mass mailers. Mirage surgically isolates the infected device using ARP management and then redirects it to a server that enables remediation.

The company stresses that patching and antivirus updates are necessary; some antivirus vendors were able to block Sixem.A attacks within a day of that threat's release. However, the reality of today's computing environment is that threats spread faster than patches and signatures can be produced and implemented, and inevitably, infections will occur. Additionally, Gartner reports that best-of-breed organizations have control of only about 80 percent of the endpoints on their networks, indicating that patching and antivirus updates, even under the best of circumstances, may not provide adequate network security.

Mirage Networks' agentless Endpoint Control approach ensures continuous monitoring of every network-attached endpoint. Its technology uses behavioral detection to find and surgically isolate endpoints either propagating threats or violating security policies. The out-of-band appliance detects, slows and isolates threats that are introduced onto the network by mobile computing, remote connections, and day-zero malware -- complementing perimeter security solutions and giving companies a more complete, in-depth security defense infrastructure.

About Mirage Networks

Mirage Networks is committed to defending the network interior with the industry's easiest to implement endpoint control solutions. Delivered through a global channel of VARs, SIs, OEMs and MSSPs, the company's patent-pending technology gives IT managers control in the uncontrollable environment of infected, unmanaged and out-of-policy devices. Its appliance-based approach deploys out of band, and requires neither signatures nor agents to terminate day-zero threats and enforce policies, while ensuring a positive user experience. Delivering security from the moment any device enters the network, Mirage solutions provide powerful answers to the problems of securing networks with heterogeneous infrastructures and fluid perimeters. Based in Austin Texas, Mirage Networks is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more at www.miragenetworks.com.