NetPro attacks deadly Email attachments with Server ScanMaster 2.0 for VINES.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 1996--NetPro Computing Inc. is now shipping Version 2.0 of its premier virus protection product, Server ScanMaster 2.0 for Banyan VINES Banyan VINES (for Virtual Integrated NEtwork Service) was a computer network operating system and the set of computer network protocols it used to talk to client machines on the network. . Server ScanMaster 2.0 is the only virus defense product in the world for Banyan banyan (băn`yən), species of fig (Ficus bengalensis) of the family Moraceae (mulberry family), native to India, where it is venerated. Its seeds usually germinate in the branches of some tree where they have been dropped by birds. networks that scans VINES mail message attachments. This is of critical importance. Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. macro viruses are an epidemic representing approximately 49 percent of all virus encounters (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 National Computer Security Association-NCSA). These viruses are being transported as attachments both internally within corporations and globally via Internet Email. Until Server ScanMaster 2.0, there was no defense. Server ScanMaster 2.0 combines NetPro's proven technology with the powerful virus detection engine of McAfee Associates, the industry's anti-virus pioneer. Server ScanMaster provides comprehensive and flexible scanning on VINES servers without requiring administrator intervention. Server ScanMaster, running as a VINES service, is the only virus defense product in the world that can protect both files and Email attachments on VINES servers. Administrators are immediately notified of infections via VINES Email, and viruses are automatically cleaned, quarantined (moved to a safe area) or deleted, removing the need for manual intervention. NetPro's new SmartScanning(TM) technology uses administrator-defined rules to ensure that virus scans are not performed during peak utilization periods. According to the NCSA (1) (National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Urbana-Champaign, IL, www.ncsa.uiuc.edu) A high-performance computing facility located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 1996 Computer Virus Prevalence Survey, "The computer virus problem in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. is large and continues to grow. Virtually all (over 90%) North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Corporations have experienced virus infections. When encountered, virus incidents disabled servers for an average of 5.8 hours, consumed over 44 man-hours and more than $8,000 to remedy." Corporations cannot afford the costs and network interruptions that viruses pose. Network administrators require a definitive solution. Server ScanMaster is the only solution available. Server ScanMaster 2.0 by NetPro is part of the virus protection answer for corporations seeking a total solution. Server ScanMaster 2.0 pairs with PC ScanMaster 4.3 for VINES to deliver the most comprehensive virus defense available. PC ScanMaster automatically detects what type of workstation (DOS, Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
Network professionals can download an evaluation copy of Server ScanMaster 2.0 and PC ScanMaster 4.3 from the NetPro website at http://www.netpro.com. Questions can be referred to NetPro's sales team at 800/998-5090 or by fax at 602/941-3610. Server ScanMaster is licensed per server and PC ScanMaster is licensed per workstation. Volume pricing is available. Server and PC ScanMaster are developed and marketed by NetPro Computing Inc., a leading third-party developer  It has been suggested that First-party developer, Second-party developer be merged into this article or section. and publisher of network utility software including virus protection and administrator utilities for enterprise networks. Established in 1991, NetPro Computing Inc. distributes products worldwide from its Scottsdale headquarters. NetPro was named Software Company of the Year, 1995 by the Arizona Software Association. CONTACT: NetPro Computing Inc., Scottsdale Tim Manning, 602/941-3639 or Gordon C. James Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Phoenix Mike Pressendo, 602/274-1988 |
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