Allume Ships Free Spyware Scanner Free Spyware Scanner Checks and Identifies Spyware and Malware on PCs WATSONVILLE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company (OTC:IMSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI) , today announced a free spyware scanner for users to check their computer for invasive spyware, identity theft and password copying software. The new IC Spyware Scanner (TM) is downloadable at: http://www.allume.com/win/spyscanner. "Scanning your system is the first step to getting rid of spyware and Internet spies," said Pauline Shumake, Senior Product Manager of Allume Systems, Inc. "There is a false sense of security for many Internet users, many think it's the Other person who gets spyware and or their identity stolen, when in actuality it could be any Internet user. Now with this free test, there are No Excuses not to check your system and keep it safe. We introduced our spyware scanner because we know how important it is to use a spyware scanner from a company you know and trust." When users are ready to remove the spyware that has been discovered, they can purchase Internet Cleanup for Windows directly from the software, Allume website, or visiting one of our retail partners. With the purchase of Internet Cleanup, users get a one-year subscription of spyware profiles to provide continued protection against new spyware products, at no additional charge. Internet Cleanup goes beyond just protecting users from spyware and identity theft, it includes a Personal Information Blocker that safeguards names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card information and bank account numbers. Internet Cleanup prevents these and other specified pieces of information from being transmitted over the Internet without users' permission. Internet Cleanup includes File and Folder locking as well as Application locking features. Only Internet Cleanup provides the user with all of the tools necessary to protect their privacy and security, all in one complete and integrated package. Internet Cleanup 4.0 protects users' privacy by erasing their Internet data trail and permanently removing tracking devices left on their computers by websites they have visited. Users can easily set their level of banner ad and pop-up blocking. Each time they start Internet Cleanup, the Statistics Report tells them exactly what spyware is present on their PC, the number of unwanted cookies and history files, their cache size, Active X controls, recent list entries, and more. Internet Cleanup effectively removes spyware and stops pop-up ads and web banners. Pricing, Availability and Requirements The spyware scanner and Internet Cleanup work on Windows, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, or XP, and requires 30 MB available disk space and 8 MB RAM (16 MB for Windows NT/2000/XP), Internet Explorer 5.01 (or later), AOL 7.0 or 8.0, or the MSN, Netscape or Mozilla browsers. MSRP is $29.99. Internet Cleanup on the Net: http://www.allume.com/internetcleanup/. Download the free Spyware Scanner at: http://www.allume.com/win/spyscanner Allume Systems, Inc: Everyday Solutions(TM) Founded in 1988, Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company, develops and publishes award-winning software solutions for Windows and Macintosh. Allume's leading brands are StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and Spring Cleaning(R). Formerly known as Aladdin Systems, Allume Systems enables people and businesses to communicate and manage their ideas and information. Allume's software offers a range of solutions, empowering users in the areas of information access, removal, recovery, security, and Internet distribution. Allume Systems is located at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone: (831) 761-6200; fax: (831) 761-6206. Internet: http://www.allume.com/. About IMSI Founded in 1982, IMSI's flagship product TurboCAD(R) and DesignCAD(TM) make it a leader in the precision design market. The company's online properties focus on the sale of content and services to the architectural, engineering and construction market through its stock house plans site at Houseplans.com ( http://www.houseplans.com/ and http://www.homeplanfinder.com/ ) and the online CAD symbol site, http://www.cadsymbols.com/. IMSI on the Net: ( http://www.imsisoft.com/ ). Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2004, and such other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the SEC. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. NOTE: StuffIt, DropStuff, Expander, and the Allume logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Allume Systems, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: Allume Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Jennifer Watson of Allume Systems, Inc., +1-831-768-3630, or , or http://www.allume.com/pressroom Web site: http://www.allume.com/

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