One Million PC Users Protect Their Internet Connected Computers With Zone Labs' Security Utility.Business Editors & High Tech Writers Spring Internet World 2000 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2000 More Than 15,000 Users Per Day Download ZoneAlarm Since Launching Ten Weeks Ago Zone Labs, Inc. (www.zonelabs.com), developers of the popular 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. utility ZoneAlarm, announced today that more than one million (1,000,000) customers have downloaded ZoneAlarm 2.0 within 10 weeks of its availability. Launched on Jan. 26, 2000, ZoneAlarm provides essential protection for DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary and cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. users by combining the safety of a dynamic firewall with total control over applications' Internet use. Zone Labs made the announcement during its participation in the DSLcon convention in San Jose and the internet:press reception at Spring Internet World. "Internet users deserve peace of mind about their Internet-connected PCs and the important information stored on those PCs," said Gregor Freund, President of Zone Labs. "ZoneAlarm is part of a balanced breakfast because ZoneAlarm and an updated virus checker See antivirus program. used together provide the highest level of security for Internet users. With heightened concerns as a result of the recent high-profile cracker attacks and mutant virus outbreaks, our customers have placed their trust in us as the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in the category." ZoneAlarm offers traditional security and application control in one simple interface, making it essential for PCs with "always-on" connections via cable or DSL modems. "As high-speed, 'always-on' Internet connections continue their rapid growth, more and more users are demanding a greater level of security," 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. Mike Paxton Michael De Wayne Paxton (born September 3, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a former starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 through 1980. He batted and threw right handed. , a multimedia analyst with Cahners In-Stat Group. "Zone Labs and ZoneAlarm have responded to this demand by providing broadband subscribers with an effective, easy-to-use firewall solution." With the benefits of "always-on" connections comes the risk of being a fixed target for thieves and vandals. The common-sense features and intuitive user interface in ZoneAlarm gives solid protection against threats. "The proliferation of 'always-on' Internet connections delivers speed and convenience along with an increased need for security," said Peter Meade, Managing Partner, TeleResearch Inc. "Companies such as Zone Labs are helping users feel safe about their Internet connections, while products such as ZoneAlarm are helping to fuel incredible momentum in one of the fastest-growing categories of Internet connectivity." ZoneAlarm provides five interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the that deliver easy-to-use, comprehensive protection. Unlike any other security utility, ZoneAlarm incorporates a Firewall, Application Control, an Internet Lock, dynamically assigned Security Levels and Zones. Combined, these elements guarantee secure Internet use because each one is stronger than if it were used alone. "Because I was running your software, a mutant virus was nailed in its tracks. I run and update my virus checker weekly and it didn't pick up a thing," said R. Gordon Parker, President, Dynamic Solutions Group (www.solutionsgrp.com). "ZoneAlarm was, in fact, the first security application to even identify the fact that a new virus had lodged itself on my PC." ZoneAlarm works on Microsoft Windows(R) 95, 98, NT and 2000. The latest version of the product, ZoneAlarm 2.1, adds an Alert Logging feature in response to popular demand. ZoneAlarm is available immediately at www.zonelabs.com for download. Personal and non-profit use is free for an unlimited time, while businesses can evaluate ZoneAlarm for up to 60 days at no charge. There is no charge for the download itself. About Zone Labs, Inc. Zone Labs, Inc., a leading creator of Internet technologies, security and productivity applications, is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded by a team of software industry veterans to fulfill a vision of safe and secure Internet access. Zone Labs produces patented TrueVector(TM) technology, the most flexible and efficient software platform for enabling a new breed of intelligent Internet applications. Built with TrueVector technology, the company's ZoneAlarm Internet security utility increases security for personal computers connected to the Internet with its unparalleled ease of use and strong protection features. Founded in 1997, Zone Labs is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information please contact Zone Labs at 415/547-0050 or visit www.zonelabs.com. Editors' Note: TrueVector and ZoneAlarm are trademarks of Zone Labs, Inc. 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