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Wavecrest Computing is pleased to announce an enhancement that delivers a tenfold increase in CyBlock\u2019s ability to protect computer networks from malware <\/a>and Cyfin\u2019s ability to identify increasing security threats. Here is some background information.<\/p>\n

Malware <\/a>is the scourge of the Internet. The term \u201cmalware<\/a>\u201d includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other malicious programs that can disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems. For Wavecrest\u2019s purposes, malware <\/a>also includes Web sites that support hacking. Most malware <\/a>originates and is spread from particular Web sites. Unfortunately, many thousands of such sites exist today, and to make matters worse, the number is growing steadily every day at distressingly fast rates.<\/p>\n

The malware <\/a>problem is not new to Wavecrest. For a number of years, companies have been using CyBlock and Cyfin products to protect against and identify automated invasions of malicious scripts and software, and unauthorized access to their internal networks\u2013the two major problems caused by malware<\/a>. CyBlock provided protection\u2013under customer control\u2013by blocking and reporting on employees\u2019 attempts to visit sites in 3 of more than 70 URL List categories: Hacking, Phishing\/Fraud, and Spyware\/Malicious. <\/strong><\/p>\n

While this methodology was effective, it was not perfect. The difficulty lay in keeping the URL List up to date in the face of the relentless and rapid increase in the number of malware-spreading sites. This issue has been addressed with an enhancement that significantly<\/em> improves the ability to keep the list current.<\/p>\n

At the same time, three related categories, Hacking, Phishing\/Fraud, and Spyware\/Malicious, have been consolidated into one called Malware<\/a>. This consolidation increases the ease of administration for customers.<\/p>\n

This enhancement with its improved URL List is included in the latest release of CyBlock <\/a>v.6.8.0 and Cyfin <\/a>v.8.8.0. To realize its benefits as soon as possible, it is recommended that you upgrade your CyBlock or Cyfin product as soon as you can. Wavecrest will continue to update the enhanced list daily and make it available for download by customers. The download process remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

You can schedule the list to be downloaded automatically every day, or you can download it manually at any time. In any case, as soon as it is downloaded, you will immediately begin to receive the added protection and see a significant reduction in the number of security threats to which you may be exposed.<\/p>\n

To download the latest release, go to the Administration – Product Update<\/strong> screen in your CyBlock or Cyfin product. For additional assistance, please contact Technical Support at (321) 953-5351, Ext. 4 or support@wavecrest.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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