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Aladdin eSafe Secure Web Gateway First to Block 100% of Anonymous Proxies
- Solves fast-growing Web security gap posed by growing use of
anonymous proxy services
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CHICAGO, August 7, 2007 - Aladdin Knowledge
Systems Ltd.
(NASDAQ: ALDN) the leader in Software DRM, USB-based authentication, and secure Web gateways, today announced the
first technology to block 100% of anonymous proxies. Part of the
Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway product, the anti-anonymizer
technology takes advantage of innovative and proactive content
security to filter out anonymizers that allow users to circumvent an
Internet gateway and infect networks with malicious software. Now
available to existing and new eSafe customers, the anti-anonymizer
solution is being offered to customers as a component of all eSafe
secure Web gateway sales, at no additional charge.
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Anonymous proxies, or anonymizers, are Web sites that
allow Internet users to connect to the Web through an external Web site,
thereby bypassing any restrictions typically enforced on the local network.
This bypass mechanism, though originally designed for safe, anonymous Web
surfing, proves extremely dangerous for businesses, schools and other
organizations. It opens any computer to all malware that is usually filtered
out by a gateway device, and malware is now free to enter the computer and the
network – facing only traditional security measures that have proven
ineffective against the new waves of malware threats.
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Many using anonymous proxies simply want to access
MySpace, YouTube and other restricted sites while at work and are completely
unaware of the threat proxies pose to the organization. In a recent
SearchSecurity.com poll, 27 percent of respondents said they would consider
using anonymous proxies and 9 percent said they are already using them.
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"Anyone can subscribe to an anonymizer for $9.99 a month,"
said Ofer Elzam, director of product management for Aladdin eSafe. "And that
$9.99 subscription can bypass $100,000 in network protection. It's an open
invitation for hackers and cybercriminals to enter your organization's
network and take over. Aladdin is proud to provide the world's only solution
that is proven to consistently block all anonymizers. It's a powerful
illustration of Aladdin's commitment to constant innovation and top-notch
security for organizations."
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Challenge of Blocking Anonymizers
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Since proxy servers frequently change URL addresses, it is impossible for
URL filters to keep up with elusive proxy servers. The eSafe Anti-Anonymizer
goes beyond traditional filtering methods to also proactively block anonymous
proxies based on their site code and communications behavior – even if
encrypted by SSL protocols. eSafe prevents users from leaving the protected
network at any time, maintaining network integrity and increasing productivity,
as well as ensuring regulatory compliance that is extremely important for government,
healthcare, education and other industries. Existing eSafe customers were automatically
updated to include the new anti-anonymizer technology in their eSafe product and add-on
modules.
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Schools and Students at Particular Risk
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With 98 percent of U.S. schools blocking or limiting Web sites according to
the CDW-G School Safety Index, more students are using anonymizers to work
around the network gateway. School districts face a "triple threat" consisting
of technically savvy students, limited IT and security budgets, and highly
distributed networks. This opens school computers to vicious Web threats and
inappropriate content, as shown by the Connecticut substitute teacher
recently convicted of exposing a classroom of seventh graders to pornography
through pop-ups on a widely-viewed classroom computer.
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eSafe Blocks 100 Percent of Anonymizers
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Using eSafe, Aladdin's Content Security Response Team (CSRT) specialists
blocked 100 percent of anonymizers in repeated lab tests, keeping computers
free from viruses, spyware, worms and other malicious threats. Competitive
products did not stand up to proxy threats, allowing users to leave the
protected network. A comprehensive eSafe Anti-Anonymizer configuration
includes the eSafe URL filtering module, AppliFilter and eSafe Web SSL.
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About Aladdin eSafe
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Aladdin eSafe protects against Web-based malware and zero-day threats
through an in-line, wire-speed secure Web gateway featuring powerful
anti-spyware, application level controls, and URL filtering. eSafe also
controls spam and inspects SMTP and POP3 traffic though a proactive
email security gateway. Visit
www.Aladdin.com/eSafe.
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About Aladdin
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1
choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual
property, increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy.
Aladdin eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution.
The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides the most advanced protection
against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin has offices in
12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won numerous
awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin Web site at
www.Aladdin.com.
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