Quarterdeck Introduces ViruSweep Extra Strength Featuring eSafe Protect's Award-Winning Anti-Vandal Technology.MARINA DEL REY Del Rey may refer to:
The Only Integrated Anti-Virus Solution to Safeguard Data Against All Forms of Known and Unidentified Viruses and Internet- Distributed Vandals ViruSweep Extra Strength Benefits
-- Provides users with a sophisticated line of defense against
Internet-distributed vandals, which inflict serious system and
file damage by infiltrating a PC through its Web browser.
-- Safeguards sensitive personal information, such as passwords and
credit-card numbers, from being transmitted via the Internet in
an unencrypted format.
-- Features the most comprehensive protection available from
thousands of known and unidentified computer viruses, including
macro, boot sector, standard file, polymorphic, stealth,
encrypted, multi-partite and Trojan horse.
-- Creates a customized online defense mechanism, or personal
firewall, to protect and restrict Internet access.
-- Maximizes hard-drive space and helps ensure privacy by deleting
unwanted Internet cache files and cookies.
Quarterdeck (Quarterdeck Corporation, Marina del Rey, CA) A pioneering software company, founded in 1983, that offered a variety of utilities, diagnostics, connectivity and Internet products for the PC and Macintosh. Corp. (Nasdaq:QDEK), the world's leading provider of PC helpware solutions, Monday announced the introduction of ViruSweep Extra Strength (VS/ES), which combines ViruSweep's functionality with eSafe Protect's award-winning anti-vandal protection to deliver the most comprehensive data safeguarding tool available to consumers. VS/ES is the only integrated anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f solution to provide personal protection against hostile Java applets and destructive ActiveX controls, as well as all types of known and unidentified viruses. "With the recent proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of malicious mobile content, also known as Internet vandals or Web-site viruses, users are more susceptible than ever to invasion of privacy invasion of privacy n. the intrusion into the personal life of another, without just cause, which can give the person whose privacy has been invaded a right to bring a lawsuit for damages against the person or entity that intruded. or loss of data, and therefore require more sophisticated protection to safeguard their PC," said Elliott Lowe, senior director of product management for ViruSweep Extra Strength at Quarterdeck. "The advanced detection and removal capabilities of ViruSweep, in conjunction with eSafe Protect's powerful vandal protection and personal firewall technology, solidify this product as one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use 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. solutions available to consumers." Integrated eSafe Protect Features Award-Winning Anti-Vandal Technology -- eSafe Protect Offers Sophisticated Protection Against Destructive Vandals eSafe Protect, which earned a PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award in the March 24 issue as the premiere Internet security product, effectively safeguards data against the new breed of Internet threats known as vandals. These destructive entities, distributed in the form of hostile ActiveX controls, Java applets, plug-ins or infected push technologies, are designed to infiltrate infiltrate /in·fil·trate/ (in-fil´trat) 1. to penetrate the interstices of a tissue or substance. 2. the material or solution so deposited. in·fil·trate v. 1. a PC through its Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. and then alter files or steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit-card numbers. eSafe Protect operates in the background and constantly monitors the user's system for attempts to violate it Configuration Wizard Automatically Establishes nfigurat ion Wizard that tak es the user through tion Wizard also features the automatic removal se To make it easy for users to visualize the level of security being provided by VS/ES, the opening dialogue box of the software features two meters that graphically illustrate the respective protection and threat levels associated with the user's system. Each of these indicators is visually represented by a semicircular semicircular shaped like a half-circle. semicircular canals the passages in the inner ear, in the bony labyrinth concerned with the sense of balance, especially the detection of movement. meter labeled low, normal and extreme, with the protection meter capable of being adjusted on demand by the user. The user can easily configure the program's protection to match or exceed the level of potential threat by adjusting a slider A block of material that holds the read/write head of a magnetic disk. See flying head. control. Comprehensive Internet Security Features -- Resource Protection Controls Access to All Internet-Enabled Applications The Resource Protection feature effectively provides a unique "sandbox A restricted environment in which certain functions are prohibited. For example, deleting files and modifying system information such as Registry settings and other control panel functions may be prohibited. " of permitted system areas and directories in which each Internet-enabled application, its plug-ins and any mobile code it executes may safely operate. If an application tries to perform an action outside of the permitted areas, Resource Protection can stop the application and provide a variety of alerts. When a new Internet-enabled application is added to a user's system, Resource Protection monitors the normal operation of the application for a period of time and automatically configures the appropriate resource permissions. Also, users may manually control the level of access associated with each application. Unlike other methods of vandal protection that solely rely on identifying the vandal through scanning and comparing it to a table of known vandals, Resource Protection ensures that new and unknown vandals will be stopped from causing damage. -- Communication Filter Effectively Restricts Internet Access See how to access the Internet. The Communication Filter provides a myriad of security options to restrict access to the Internet, as well as exposure to inappropriate subject matter as determined by the user:
-- Personal Firewall: With the Personal Firewall feature, a user can
configure the PC to allow or restrict Internet access via http,
FTP, SMTP and other ports. Users may then designate exceptions by
specific URLs or IP addresses. For example, a user may permit all
Internet traffic via the http port, but disable the addresses for
particular Web sites that may contain mature content.
-- Forbidden Words: With Forbidden Words, a user may also select
specific words that may be contained in the URL or content of a
Web site, or the name of a newsgroup, thereby restricting access
to those areas on the Internet.
-- Secret Information: The unique Secret Information feature alerts
the user before sensitive information, such as a password or
credit-card number, is transmitted in an unencrypted format.
-- Administration Feature Offers Complete Control Over Users' Internet Usage Privileges With the Administration feature, the Internet protection and access capabilities of each individual user log-on can be designated and modified as needed as needed prn. See prn order. by the administrator. In addition, the administrator can control the specific time of day during which each user can access the Internet. Keeps Data Safe From Dangerous Viruses -- VirusGuard Technology Provides Multiple Layers of Sophisticated Protection VS/ES's exclusive VirusGuard technology provides users with multiple layers of continuous protection against all types of known and unidentified viruses from a number of different sources, including the Internet, electronic mail attachments, floppy disks and network connections. VirusGuard employs a combination of sophisticated scanning and detection techniques, including heuristics heu·ris·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem: , correlation analysis, behavior blocking Also known as "sandboxing," it is software that monitors the executable actions of potentially malicious software and prevents certain operations from taking place. Deleting files and modifying system settings are the kinds of actions that are prohibited. and advanced integrity checking, to analyze all incoming files from these sources and automatically inspect them for signs of infection. -- ViruSweep Extra Strength Detects and Removes All Types of Known and Unidentified Viruses VS/ES continuously and automatically monitors a user's system in the background for all types of known and unidentified viruses, including macro, boot sector Reserved sectors on disk that are used to load the operating system. On startup, the computer looks for the master boot record (MBR) or something similarly named, which is typically the first sector in the first partition of the disk. , standard file, polymorphic polymorphic - polymorphism , stealth, encrypted, multi-partite and Trojan horse See Trojan. Trojan Horse hollow horse concealed soldiers, enabling them to enter and capture Troy. [Gk. Myth.: Iliad] See : Deceit (application, security) Trojan horse . When the product detects a known or unidentified virus, it provides the user with a multitude of options, including the ability to continue scanning without interruption, the removal of the virus from the infected file, backing up the infected file before deleting it or cleaning it, and deleting the infected file altogether. -- Behavior Blocking Stops Virus-Like Activities From Causing Damage Behavior blocking, one of the most important layers of the software's VirusGuard protection, detects virus-like activities, such as hard-drive reformatting, modifying program files, altering file names illegally and loading destructive code into memory, and alerts the user. Behavior blocking stops both known and unidentified viruses from damaging a user's PC. Latest Virus Definition Updates ViruSweep Extra Strength has an extensive database of thousands of known virus definitions that it references when scanning a user's system. The Quarterdeck Anti-Virus Research Center (QUARC QUARC Quarterdeck Anti-Virus Research Center QUARC Queer and Allied Resource Center (Guilford College) QUARC Quantum Ubiquitous Analog Recursive Cryptography ) regularly updates this database with the latest virus definitions, and the product's convenient Update-It feature automatically retrieves and installs these updates to keep a user's protection current. Pricing and Availability VS/ES, with an estimated street price of $69.95, represents an excellent value for consumers by offering a 90-day money-back guarantee and free monthly virus-definition updates via the Internet (http://www.quarterdeck.com) or BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. (573/875-0503) to registered users for one year from the date of purchase. The product is available now at major computer software retailers, including CompUSA, Best Buy, Computer City and Fry's Electronics Fry's Electronics is a specialty retailer of software, consumer electronics, computer hardware and household appliances with a chain of superstores headquartered in Silicon Valley. Starting with one store located in Sunnyvale, California, USA, the chain now boasts sales of $2. , as well as through Quarterdeck's online store at http://www.quarterdeck.com/store. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. VS/ES requires an Intel-compatible PC running Windows 95; a 486 DX66 processor or higher; a VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. or higher resolution monitor; 8 MB RAM; 12 MB of free hard-disk space; and a CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. . ViruSweep Extra Strength is also Year 2000 compliant a. 1. (Computers) having dates fully and properly represented, and not susceptible to failure due to the year 2000 bug. . About the Quarterdeck Anti-Virus Research Center The QUARC, the global support center for Quarterdeck's ViruSweep anti-virus product line, is a state-of-the-art research and development lab dedicated to the detection, identification and removal of the thousands of known and unknown viruses that threaten the world's PCs via the Internet, LANs, floppy disks and e-mail attachments. QUARC is committed to delivering data defense to consumers through rapid response to new viruses and user needs, and is dedicated to the development of more effective automated tools for virus collection, analysis, prevention, detection and removal. As new viruses are identified, QUARC will post descriptions of each virus on its Web site, and distribute virus definition updates to current subscribers via Quarterdeck's online update technology, the Quarterdeck Web site and Quarterdeck's BBS. About Quarterdeck Quarterdeck is a global leader in the development and marketing of PC helpware -- software designed to prevent and solve PC performance problems, especially those encountered in networked -- Internet and intranet -- environments. The company's goal is to make personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. trouble-free for users and network administrators alike, while reducing the need for live technical support. Quarterdeck's current product line, which addresses storage management, system-conflict resolution, virus protection, system updating, and enhanced access to networked information and communications resources, is marketed to both end users and businesses via retail distribution, corporate resellers and OEMs, direct marketing channels, and the Internet. Quarterdeck's products are available in more than 14,000 outlets throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada, as well as in more than 29 countries worldwide. Incorporated in 1982 and traded on Nasdaq under the symbol QDEK, Quarterdeck's worldwide headquarters are in Marina del Rey, with its European operations based in Dublin, Ireland. Further information may be obtained by calling 800/354-3222, toll-free, or 573/443-3282; by accessing Quarterdeck's Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/; or by sending e-mail requests to info@quarterdeck.com. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information on Quarterdeck Corp. and its products, view the Quarterdeck Press Center at http://www.quarterdeck.com/qdeck/press. Quarterdeck is a registered trademark of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries. ViruSweep and VirusGuard are trademarks of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Quarterdeck Corp., Marina del Rey Keith R. Pillow, 310/309-3793 kpillow@quarterdeck.com (e-mail) Elaine Smith
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