ZombiCop introduced by PineApp.

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PineApp, a provider of solutions for securing networks and e-mail systems, has launched its new ZombiCop solution for ISPs to block spam from zombie computers.

Zombie computer networks, consisting of desktops or servers that have been attacked and compromised by a virus or Trojan, reportedly account for over 95% of spam worldwide. They can break through conventional layers of security around the enterprise and end user to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks as well as send malware, phishing e-mails and viruses.

According to the company, PineApp ZombiCop works by filtering zombie traffic at the perimeter and classifies over 50m IP addresses, protecting from the majority of malicious attacks. In addition, it uses a combination of methods to detect zombie behaviour patterns and threats, including an IP reputation profile engine that assesses risk and identifies likely sources of zombie e-mails, while providing a scalable infrastructure for ISPs, saving bandwidth usage and providing business continuity.

The solution can be used as a 'passive inspection sniffer', alerting the ISP once a zombie is detected; or as an 'active policy enforcer', blocking or reducing traffic generated from a detected zombie IP. In addition, it can be used as a 'smart traffic analyser', adding content inspection layers and the ability to detect other protocols, such as P2P and VoIP, the company claims.

No pricing details were disclosed.

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