Zone Labs Launches New Security Scanner Service; Free Service Helps Internet Users Identify Tracking Cookies That Pose Threats to Privacy and PC Security.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004 Zone Labs(R), the most trusted provider of endpoint security solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the new Zone Labs Security Scanner at www.zonelabs.com. The free web-based scanning service helps Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f safeguard their privacy by detecting the presence of potentially harmful third-party tracking cookies which monitor online behavior. Tracking cookies collect surfing surfing, sport of gliding toward the shore on a breaking wave. Surfers originally used long, cumbersome wooden boards but now ride lightweight synthetic boards that allow a greater degree of maneuverability. behavior and report that behavior back to unknown entities, thereby presenting a security risk to online users as well as a violation of privacy. "Powerful security tools combine simplicity with complete control over how a PC exchanges information with the Internet," said Frederick Felman, vice president of marketing, Zone Labs. "The Zone Labs Security Scanner is an easy-to-use, always up-to-date service for anyone who wants to protect their PC and the valuable information stored on it from online snoops SNOOPS - Craske, 1988. An extension of SCOOPS with meta-objects that can redirect messages to other objects. "SNOOPS: An Object-Oriented language Enhancement Supporting Dynamic Program Reeconfiguration", N. Craske, SIGPLAN Notices 26(10): 53-62 (Oct 1991). ." Anyone with Internet access See how to access the Internet. can utilize the Zone Labs Security Scanner by visiting http://www.zonelabs.com/securityscanner to scan their PC. No purchase is necessary and using Zone Labs software, or any other security software, is not required. With one click, the Zone Labs Security Scanner scans the PC, identifies any third party tracking cookies that are present and notifies the user. The Security Scanner can differentiate between cookies that provide convenience and customization on trusted sites and questionable cookies that may be used to spy upon users. ZoneAlarm(R) Pro users can scan for third party tracking cookies as well as remove those cookies using ZoneAlarm Pro which is integrated with the Security Scanner. ZoneAlarm Pro includes an additional "Intelligent Cookie cookie File or part of a file put on a Web user's hard disk by a Web site. Cookies are used to store registration data, to make it possible to customize information for visitors to a Web site, to target Web advertising, and to keep track of the products a user wishes to Removal" button within the Privacy feature. Intelligent Cookie Removal eliminates only harmful tracking cookies that violate users' privacy while allowing cookies from trusted sites to remain on the PC. Due to the dynamic nature of the web-based Security Scanner, users do not have to download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. updates or perform other maintenance duties to stay up-to-date with new and potentially dangerous third party tracking cookies that may be deposited on their PCs as they surf the web. Pricing and Availability The Security Scanner is available to anyone who can access the Internet. There is no charge for using the service and no software downloads or purchases are necessary in order to use it. The Intelligent Cookie Removal feature is available only in ZoneAlarm Pro. ZoneAlarm Pro costs $49.95 and is available for immediate purchase and download at www.zonelabs.com. A complimentary, 15-day trial of ZoneAlarm Pro is also available from the Zone Labs web site. About Zone Labs Zone Labs(R), a Check Point company, is one of the most trusted brands in 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. , is a leading creator of endpoint security solutions protecting millions of PCs and the valuable, personally-identifiable information on those PCs, from hackers, spyware Software that sends information about your Web surfing habits to its Web site. Often quickly installed in your computer in combination with a free download you selected from the Web, spyware transmits information in the background as you move around the Web. and data theft. The company's award-winning endpoint security product line is deployed in global enterprises, small businesses and consumers' homes, protecting them from Internet-borne threats. Zone Labs Integrity(TM) is an endpoint security management platform that protects corporate data and productivity. ZoneAlarm(R) Pro, ZoneAlarm Plus and ZoneAlarm are among the most popular and successful Internet security products available today while IMsecure(R) Pro offers comprehensive security for instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or . Editor's Notes Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : IMsecure, TrueVector, ZoneAlarm and Zone Labs are registered trademarks of Zone Labs, Inc. The Zone Labs logo, Zone Labs Integrity and Cooperative Enforcement are trademarks of Zone Labs, Inc. Zone Labs Integrity protected under U.S. Patent No. 5,987,611. Reg REG, n.pr See random event generator. . U.S. Pat. & TM Off. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. v.07.18.03 |
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