Thursday, April 13, 2006
AMUST Software announces the release of AMUST 1-Defender 2.0
AMUST Software announces the release of AMUST 1-Defender 2.0
Free security utility offers the first line of defense against spyware, keyloggers, rootkits, viruses and other malware.
Saint-Petersburg, Russia, April 13, 2006 -- AMUST Software today announced the release of AMUST 1-Defender 2.0, a free security utility that offers the first line of defense against malicious web sites and rogue emails which target user computers with spyware, keyloggers, rootkits, viruses and other malware.
AMUST 1-Defender 2.0 is an evolution of AMUST eCondom for Microsoft Internet Explorer. Due to numerous user feedbacks, who liked the product but hesitated about the name, especially in the enterprise environment, the name of the product was changed.
Version 2.0 extends the functionality to support Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express and Windows Messenger. In addition it offers some user interface improvements.
1-Defender reduces and eliminates the risks by allowing users to work with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook and Windows Messenger in SafeInternet mode.
SafeInternet Mode protects user PC from malicious software by employing Least Privileged User Account (LUA) that does not reduce Windows usability and flexibility, and does not downgrade users' Internet experience while making Internet experience safer and much more secure.
AMUST 1-DefenderT 2.0 is designed to protect a Windows XP user from the latest, not yet patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as not yet discovered viruses. AMUST 1-DefenderT 2.0 is not a replacement for anti-spyware, anti-virus or personal firewall but rather provides the first level of defense.
"Most Windows XP users employ all powerful Admin account for everyday use, and most of them are not even aware about this fact. Any malicious code running under Admin account also becomes all powerful, and can track user behavior, steal personal information or even take over a computer." said Ratmir Timashev, AMUST Software president and CEO. "Using 1-Defender will dramatically reduce and eliminate the risks from malware because it limits Internet Explorer and Outlook with "User" privileges without reducing user experience".
Microsoft is planning to introduce a new feature called Internet Explorer "Protected Mode" in the next version of Windows - Windows Vista. In addition, Windows Vista will run most applications in a Least Privileged User Account by default to reduce security risks. 1-DefenderT 2.0 offers users the same SafeInternet mode functionality for Windows XP today!
The product is free, and intended for home and business users.
AMUST 1-Defender 2.0 is available as free download at: www.amustsoft.com/1-defender/download/
More information about AMUST 1-Defender 2.0 is available at: www.amustsoft.com/1-defender/
About AMUST Software
AMUST Software, founded in March 2005 by Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov, the founders of Aelita Software, one of the leading providers for systems management solutions to enterprise Windows environments. Aelita Software was acquired by Quest Software in March, 2004.
The strategic directions of AMUST Software include solutions for PC system & security management and Network management. AMUST Software has the long term plan to become the major software provider in these areas of IT industry.
Free security utility offers the first line of defense against spyware, keyloggers, rootkits, viruses and other malware.
Saint-Petersburg, Russia, April 13, 2006 -- AMUST Software today announced the release of AMUST 1-Defender 2.0, a free security utility that offers the first line of defense against malicious web sites and rogue emails which target user computers with spyware, keyloggers, rootkits, viruses and other malware.
AMUST 1-Defender 2.0 is an evolution of AMUST eCondom for Microsoft Internet Explorer. Due to numerous user feedbacks, who liked the product but hesitated about the name, especially in the enterprise environment, the name of the product was changed.
Version 2.0 extends the functionality to support Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express and Windows Messenger. In addition it offers some user interface improvements.
1-Defender reduces and eliminates the risks by allowing users to work with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook and Windows Messenger in SafeInternet mode.
SafeInternet Mode protects user PC from malicious software by employing Least Privileged User Account (LUA) that does not reduce Windows usability and flexibility, and does not downgrade users' Internet experience while making Internet experience safer and much more secure.
AMUST 1-DefenderT 2.0 is designed to protect a Windows XP user from the latest, not yet patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as not yet discovered viruses. AMUST 1-DefenderT 2.0 is not a replacement for anti-spyware, anti-virus or personal firewall but rather provides the first level of defense.
"Most Windows XP users employ all powerful Admin account for everyday use, and most of them are not even aware about this fact. Any malicious code running under Admin account also becomes all powerful, and can track user behavior, steal personal information or even take over a computer." said Ratmir Timashev, AMUST Software president and CEO. "Using 1-Defender will dramatically reduce and eliminate the risks from malware because it limits Internet Explorer and Outlook with "User" privileges without reducing user experience".
Microsoft is planning to introduce a new feature called Internet Explorer "Protected Mode" in the next version of Windows - Windows Vista. In addition, Windows Vista will run most applications in a Least Privileged User Account by default to reduce security risks. 1-DefenderT 2.0 offers users the same SafeInternet mode functionality for Windows XP today!
The product is free, and intended for home and business users.
AMUST 1-Defender 2.0 is available as free download at: www.amustsoft.com/1-defender/download/
More information about AMUST 1-Defender 2.0 is available at: www.amustsoft.com/1-defender/
About AMUST Software
AMUST Software, founded in March 2005 by Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov, the founders of Aelita Software, one of the leading providers for systems management solutions to enterprise Windows environments. Aelita Software was acquired by Quest Software in March, 2004.
The strategic directions of AMUST Software include solutions for PC system & security management and Network management. AMUST Software has the long term plan to become the major software provider in these areas of IT industry.
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