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Aladdin Granted Important U.S. Patent for Proactive Protection Against Spyware and
Viruses
New patent supports industry-leading proactive technology within Aladdin eSafe
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2006 - Aladdin Knowledge
Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), the leader in Software
DRM, identity management and
content security solutions, today announced it has been granted
U.S. patent 7,013,483, titled "Method for emulating an executable code in order
to detect maliciousness." The new patent covers the detection of viruses, spyware
and other kinds of malicious code by emulation - one of the most powerful methods
for identifying malicious activity.
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An emulator, as described in the patent, creates a virtual environment under which
the code of the tested sample is examined instruction-by-instruction. The viral
activity is then detected by correlating the changes with the viral behavior. Emulation
features several advantages in comparison to other methods of detecting and/or preventing
viral damage, since it helps to detect polymorphic viruses, encrypted viruses and
unknown viruses, which cannot be detected by other methods.
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The new patent further supports the uniquely proactive capabilities within the award-winning
Aladdin eSafe solution. Recently awarded Information Security Magazine's Hot Pick
Award and named the Best Anti-Trojan Solution in the 2006 SC Magazine Awards, eSafe
stands as one of the most reliable gateway-based content security solutions that
routinely blocks zero-day malicious code. eSafe's proactive capabilities serve as
a significant differentiator from competing solutions that initially leave organizations
vulnerable during the crucial first few hours of a new malicious code discovery.
Aladdin's 2005 Content Security Response Team Report concluded that eSafe proactively
detected 96 percent of virus outbreaks.
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"Aladdin's newly patented technology positions eSafe not only as a security solution
that proactively detects malicious code in executable files, but also one of the
most efficient solutions available today - prioritizing throughput and speed without
compromising on security," said Yanki Margalit, CEO of Aladdin Knowledge Systems.
"We're pleased to announce this patent, as it illustrates our constant drive for
innovation."
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About Aladdin eSafe 5
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Aladdin eSafe is an integrated gateway content
security solution providing proactive email security and Web browsing security.
As an in-line, transparent solution, eSafe offers the industry's highest content
security performance, encompassing:
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Unlike other products which focus on viruses, eSafe protects users and the enterprise
from Web-borne content threats including spam, viruses, known and unknown worms,
Trojans, Webpage malicious code, spyware, unauthorized P2P, Instant Messaging applications,
and more. With eSafe, organizations take control before problems arise, saving valuable
time as well as thousands of dollars in costly repairs, and providing content security
where it counts most - at the gateway front line. For more information on Aladdin
eSafe, visit http://www.Aladdin.com/eSafe.
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About Aladdin
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. is a global provider of security solutions that reduce
software theft, authenticate network users and protect against unwanted Internet
and e-mail content, including spam, viruses and spyware. Its security products are
organized into two segments: Software Digital Rights Management (DRM)
and Enterprise Security. Aladdin's Software DRM products allow software publishers
to protect their intellectual property and increase revenues by reducing losses
from software theft and piracy. Its Enterprise Security solutions enable organizations
to secure their information technology assets by controlling who has access to their
networks (authentication) and what content their
users can utilize (content security). Visit the
Aladdin Web site at www.Aladdin.com.
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