CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Inc

Zone Labs(R), a Check Point Software Technologies(R) company (Nasdaq:CHKP), today issued a security advisory alerting consumers to the existence of a new and potentially destructive Internet worm currently making its way around the globe. Blackworm is circulating to users via e-mail now, but in a unique twist it won't execute its harmful payload until February 3. That extra time offers consumers the ability to update their security software and clean their PC before any damage can be done, even if they are already infected. The malicious Blackworm, also known as Blackmal, Kama Sutra, Nyxem, Blueworm, or Grew, spreads by copying itself to shared network locations and then sending itself to e-mail addresses found on affected PCs. Using its own SMTP engine, Blackworm uses different subjects, email bodies and attachments to entice a computer user. On February 3, the worm will harm infected computers by destroying all Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, PSD and ZIP files on all available drives. "Because our chief concern at Zone Labs is consumer protection, it is extremely important to alert consumers of the potential dangers while also offering them essential tools and solutions," said Laura Yecies, general manager at Zone Labs and vice president at Check Point. "With hundreds of thousands of infections worldwide, this is the most expansive malware attack in 2006. However, by communicating this message to consumers, we hope to mitigate the risk and prevent a major disruption from occurring." For the most comprehensive protection, computer users should make sure their anti-virus solution is up-to-date and run a scan as soon as possible. If their PC is currently unsecured, ZoneAlarm(R) Internet Security Suite, ZoneAlarm Pro, ZoneAlarm AntiVirus and ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware all stop Blackworm. Even prior to a scan and update, ZoneAlarm customers benefit from an additional layer of proactive protection found in the OSFirewall. The OSFirewall is specifically designed to guard against threats such as worms, spyware, keyloggers, and rootkits by closely monitoring internal computing resources like vital files, registry keys and start-up processes at the core of the PC. It goes beyond the user level to inspect activity between computer applications and prevent the reading of memory and loading of malicious drivers and services. Besides blocking traditional attacks, the OSFirewall guards against devious programs that may hide within a legitimate download. Related Resources: Zone Labs Virus Information Center: http://vic.zonelabs.com/tmpl/body/CA/virusDetails.jsp?VId=50198 About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leader in securing the Internet. It is a market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and VPN markets. Through its NGX platform, the company delivers a unified security architecture for a broad range of perimeter, internal, Web, and endpoint security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's ZoneAlarm product line is the highest rated personal computer security suite, comprised of award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries and its customers include 100% of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes. (c)2003-2006 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. 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