Outpost.com Offers Special Deal on Symantec Anti-Virus Software To Kill the "Melissa" Virus.

KENT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999--Cyberian Outpost Inc. (NASDAQ: COOL), a leading global online-only retailer of computer hardware, software, and accessories, today announced a special offer on a powerful anti-virus software from Symantec, to kill the so-called "Melissa" computer virus. Available from Outpost.com (http://www.outpost.com) via immediate electronic download, this product provides additional protection against the notorious "Melissa" computer virus, as well as other malicious computer programs. During this special offer, this Norton AntiVirus software is free to qualified upgrading customers (in the U.S. only) after mail-in rebate.

This newest version of Norton Anti-Virus software is also available for first-time buyers via electronic download from Outpost.com (http://www.outpost.com) for $20.00. The product allows customers to quarantine infected files, get direct support from Symantec researchers, and automatically protect their personal computers against other viruses, as well as malicious ActiveX and Java applets. Currently, the updated anti-"Melissa" virus utility is available only in the electronic downloadable version.

"Outpost.com's e-commerce solutions provide the real-time benefits that our customers demand," said Darryl Peck, President and CEO of Cyberian Outpost. "Our ability to deliver instant software updates over the Internet is an important factor that distinguishes Outpost.com from the catalog and brick and mortar computer product retailers."

Outpost.com (http://www.outpost.com) provides customers with advice and recommends solutions in combating virus scares, such as the one caused by the so-called "Melissa" virus.

Norton AntiVirus 5.0 runs constantly in the background of one's computer, keeping it safe from viruses that enter from e-mail attachments, Internet downloads, floppy diskettes, software, CD-ROM's, or foreign networks. Furthermore, it can be scheduled to automatically retrieve new anti-virus definitions from Symantec as often as once per week.

Previous owners of Norton AntiVirus for Windows, Norton AntiVirus Deluxe for Windows, VirusScan, InnocuLan and Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus may take advantage of a $20.00 rebate with their purchase of the updated Norton AntiVirus 5.0. Proof of ownership of one of the above mentioned titles is required. The rebate form will be downloadable with the product in .pdf format and will require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

About Cyberian Outpost

A leader in global e-commerce since 1995, Cyberian Outpost, operates an Internet only superstore for computer products from its Web site Outpost.com (www.outpost.com), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outpost.com provides consumers and small office purchasers of computer products superior selection, quick and easy search capabilities, and product information on over 150,000 hardware, software, and accessory products at competitive prices. With a safe and secure credit card payment system, and fast and direct international shipping, Cyberian Outpost offers exceptional value and service to its customers worldwide. The Company's auction site, OupostAuctions (www.outpostauctions.com), allows domestic and international customers to bid on a variety of computer products.