23 May 2002 - GFI's Email Security Testing Zone, has launched three new email tests. The new tests enable administrators to find out free of charge if their network is protected against emails using the Iframe Remote and Object Codebase exploits, and to check whether their anti-virus software is working properly

Sandro Gauci, security engineer at GFI said: "GFI's Email Security Testing Zone aims to help administrators keep abreast of the latest email threats and ensure that their networks are protected against them."

Press release: http://www.net-security.org/press.php?id=796



23 May 2002 - Neurotechnologija Ltd. announced the release of FingerCell EDK, a complete biometric fingerprint solution for embedded devices. A breakthrough in Embedded Development Kits (EDKs), FingerCell EDK not only enables rapid development of embedded fingerprint identification for doors, gates, computers, and other security-sensitive applications, but also can match 500 fingerprints per second, making it one of the fastest embedded ID systems on the market.

Algimantas Malickas, Ph.D., director and chief executive officer of Neurotechnologija Ltd. said: "Developing a superior embedded biometric identification system is a long and expensive undertaking. Our FingerCell EDK greatly shortens the process."


Press release: http://www.net-security.org/press.php?id=797



23 May 2002 - Kaspersky Labs has assigned the European Business Development company MediaGold the task to enhance Kaspersky Labs' presence and to increase market share for its line of boxed software products in the European retail market. The agreement is effective immediately and will first concentrate on German speaking territories, the UK and Spain.

Natalya Kaspersky, Kaspersky Labs' CEO said: "We are very pleased to be working with MediaGold. Combining efforts with such a highly professional company gives us a unique opportunity to attract new business partners, enhance the effectiveness of our partner network and more actively promote our software products."

Press release: http://www.net-security.org/press.php?id=798



27 May 2002 - Sophos announced the launch of Enterprise Manager, the first product in the next generation of Sophos Anti-Virus administration tools. Enterprise Manager provides automatic distribution of the very latest virus protection updates and Sophos applications as well as offering on-demand updates.