Software protects against Blackworm email virus.
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Mitigation Packages are available in 2 types: one to scan hard drives for Blackworm and remove it if it exists, and another to jumpstart computers with virus definitions that are out of date, signaling them to immediately retrieve latest antivirus software. Also known as Blackmal, Nyxem.E, Win32/MyWife.E, CME-24, Tearec.A, and KamaSutra, Blackworm corrupts files of business applications and spreads via e-mail attachments and insecure file shares.
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Everdream Proactively Protects Customers Against New Blackworm Email Virus
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 1/ -- Everdream, the leading provider of on-demand desktop management services, today announced that it has developed mitigation packages to protect its customers against Blackworm, a potentially destructive e-mail worm capable of destroying important documents on an infected machine. The mitigation packages, part of Everdream's proactive approach to safeguarding corporate PCs and ensuring business uptime, are available now and include one to scan hard drives for the worm and remove it if it exists, and another that jumpstarts computers with virus definitions that are out of date, signaling them to immediately retrieve the latest antivirus software.
"We are security watchdogs for all of our customers and pride ourselves on taking proactive measures to safeguard their desktops before viruses ever have a chance to hit," said Peter Rive, Chief Technology Officer for Everdream. "This approach allows IT staff to sleep well knowing their network is well protected at all times, simultaneously freeing their resources to focus on more strategic initiatives that contribute directly to their bottom line."
Blackworm, also known as Blackmal, Nyxem.E, Win32/MyWife.E, CME-24, Tearec.A and KamaSutra, is capable of corrupting the files of commonly used business applications including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, among others. Blackworm spreads via e-mail attachments and insecure file shares. The worm is scheduled to activate on February 3, 2006, and the third day of every month thereafter, on computers that are infected with the virus.
While antivirus software provides the best defense against Blackworm, users who do not perform frequent virus definition updates run the risk of getting infected when the worm deploys. Everdream removes this risk for its customers through its proactive "uptime" suite of services. The company's mitigation packages created to thwart this specific threat are designed to:
-- Assist users that may have infected machines by packaging and deploying Symantec's Blackmal Removal Tool to inspect hard drives and remove the worm if discovered; and
-- Facilitate instant updated antivirus software on computers identified by the Everdream Control Center as out of date, provided they are connected to the Internet.
About Everdream
Everdream Corporation is the market leader in on-demand desktop management services that enable greater visibility into hardware and software assets, better and more uniform desktop protection for unparalleled business uptime, and superior end-user satisfaction -- while significantly reducing the total cost of ownership of corporate PC's. Built around a powerful and cost effective "Software-as-a-Service" model, Everdream provides an integrated offering of on-demand software and managed services that are activated with a simple Internet connection, ensuring all desktops and laptops -- regardless of location -- are "Everdream Protected." These services are powered by Everdream's industry-leading desktop management platform and its client-based agent architecture, providing customers with 365x24x7 access to Everdream's services. With worldwide headquarters in Fremont, California and operational facilities in Dallas, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina, Everdream manages more than 140,000 desktops for companies in 60+ countries around the globe, including ADP, Brocade Communications, Korean Airlines, Midas, Salesforce.com, Sonic Automotive, Sylvan Learning Centers, and many others. For more information, visit the Everdream Web site at www.everdream.com or call 888-307-7299.
NOTE: Everdream is a registered trademark of Everdream Corporation. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
