Software protects against Internet phishing attacks.February 8, 2006 -
MailEssentials v12 anti-spam software protects users from phishing e-mails by detecting and blocking them before they reach recipient's mailbox. Featuring Phishing URI Realtime Blocklist, program extracts links from message body and checks them against list of known phishing sites. It also scans for typical phishing keywords. Working at server level, software features server-based Bayesian filtering technology that automatically adapts to existing e-mail environment.
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Original Press release
GFI Software USA, Inc.
15300 Weston Parkway Suite 104
Cary, NC, 27513
USA
GFI MailEssentials 12 Adds Further Level of Protection Against Internet Phishing Fraudsters
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1/ -- GFI, a leading developer of messaging, network and content security software, today announced the release of GFI MailEssentials 12. The latest upgrade to its award-winning anti-spam software now protects users from phishing e-mails by detecting and blocking them before they reach the recipient's mailbox.
Featuring Phishing URI Realtime Blocklist (PURBL), MailEssentials 12 extracts links from the message body and checks them against a list of well-known phishing sites. GFI MailEssentials 12 also scans for typical phishing keywords, which identify and treat the message as spam once found.
The Exchange administrator's daily workload is greatly minimized as the software works at server level, so administrators do not need to install anti-phishing software on every desktop. Furthermore, the product features server-based Bayesian filtering technology that automatically adapts to each organization's e-mail environment, so that administrators do not need to intervene.
MailEssentials 12 incorporates its investment in developing innovative technologies to reduce the number of legitimate e-mails blocked in error. Features, such as e-mail header analysis, keyword checking, and sender- and recipient-based whitelists in addition to Bayesian filtering technology, significantly curb the number of false positives.
"E-mail phishing scams have already cost companies millions, both in terms of time spent combating the problem and dealing with the effects of the scam. GFI MailEssentials 12 allows business efficiency and security to go hand in hand, allowing companies to use their resources and infrastructure in a far more efficient and cost-effective way," said David Vella, product manager, GFI MailEssentials.
The anti-phishing module is available for free for up to one year with each purchase of GFI MailEssentials; GFI customers who subscribe to the Software Maintenance Agreement can receive the module for the length of that agreement.
The anti-phishing module will be offered for free with all purchases of GFI MailEssentials until March 31, 2006.
About GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP
GFI MailEssentials offers spam and phishing protection at server level and eliminates the need to install and update anti-spam and anti-phishing software on each desktop. It offers a fast set-up and a high spam detection rate using Bayesian analysis and other methods -- no configuration required, very low false positives through its automatic whitelist, and the ability to automatically adapt to the e-mail environment to constantly tune and improve spam detection. GFI MailEssentials also adds e-mail management tools to your mail server: disclaimers, mail archiving and monitoring, Internet mail reporting, list server, server-based auto replies, anti-phishing and POP3 downloading. GFI MailEssentials pricing is very competitive, with a 50-user version costing just US$725, as an example. More information about GFI MailEssentials and a trial version are available at: http://www.gfi.com/mes/ .
About GFI
GFI is a leading provider of network security, content security and messaging software. Key products include the GFI FAXmaker fax connector for Exchange and SMTP mail servers; GFI MailSecurity e-mail content/exploit checking and anti-virus software; GFI MailEssentials server-based anti-spam software; GFI MailArchiver an e-mail archiving solution; GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) security scanning and patch management software; GFI Network Server Monitor that automatically sends alerts, and corrects network and server issues; GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor (S.E.L.M.) that performs event log based intrusion detection and network-wide event log management; GFI LANguard Portable Storage Control that enables network-wide control of removable media and GFI WebMonitor, HTTP/FTP monitoring and anti-virus software for ISA Server. Clients include Microsoft, Telstra, Time Warner Cable, NASA, DHL, Caterpillar, BMW, the US IRS and the USAF. GFI has offices in the US, the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Romania, Australia and Malta, and operates through a worldwide network of distributors. GFI is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and has won the Microsoft Fusion (GEM) Packaged Application Partner of the Year award. For more information about GFI, visit http://www.gfi.com/ .
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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