Aluria Announces Spyware Hotline Designed to Detect New Forms of Spyware

Aluria Announces Spyware Hotline Designed to Detect New Forms of Spyware

LAKE MARY, Fla., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Aluria Software, developer of anti-spyware and performance optimization technology and parental controls, announced the Aluria Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for software vendors to develop enterprise-level anti-spyware solutions for their corporate security customers.

Aluria is licensing the company's anti-spyware SDK to software providers seeking a fast and efficient way to augment their security software products by adding spyware protection. Enterprise customers are increasingly demanding that vendors of anti-virus software, corporate firewalls and other security software include anti-spyware capabilities.

Spyware is generating massive outcry from enterprise users and consumers who can find their computers infected by simply surfing the internet, using email or instant messenger or downloading "free" programs from web sites. Such programs can bombard victims with unwanted emails, slow down computer operation or allows hackers to monitor web surfing and steal confidential data such as passwords to online bank accounts. This presents a major security concern for enterprises since spyware programs can open data feeds to the internet and pass confidential data through traditional network defenses.

Aluria's SDK offers complete flexibility to allow incorporation into software applications and hardware appliances. When compared with competing applications, these new scanning methods decrease the amount of time needed to perform system scans by nearly 75%. Written in Unicode compliant C++, the SDK offers the flexibility to be integrated into many different development languages. The SDK uses Aluria Spyware definitions for unparalleled detection and removal routines.

"We are excited about the opportunities the new SDK affords us. Its ability to be used to stop spyware both on the desktop and at the gateway makes it the most powerful solution available for OEM anti-spyware integration," said Jamie Garrison, chief executive officer of Aluria Software.

Aluria's SDK licensing program is part of the company's commitment to protecting computer users and developing a high quality response system to the threat of spyware. Aluria's Spyware Research Lab is committed to providing Internet users worldwide with the latest information and research regarding spyware. The company's Spyware Searchable Database is an indispensable tool for educating users and corporations about specific forms and categories of spyware. Aluria's Spyware Research Lab also offers Spyware Forum, an online environment for industry experts, novice and advanced users to exchange information regarding spyware with members of Aluria's expert Spyware Detection Teams.

Aluria has also introduced a first-of-its-kind Spyware SAFE Certification program designed to ensure websites and applications are free from spyware. Aluria's rigorous program gives consumers the confidence to visit approved web sites and download applications without the fear of unwittingly downloading dangerous spyware. To begin the certification process, website owners simply submit their site for free to Aluria. Upon submission, Aluria tests the site to ensure it adheres to strict Spyware SAFE Certification criteria. Once a website and applications are approved, Aluria provides up-to-the-minute verification and a dynamic Spyware SAFE Certification logo website owners post to the site.

About Aluria Software

Founded in 1998, Aluria Software is a privately held company based in Lake Mary, Florida. Aluria Software is an industry leader in the development of anti-spyware security solutions and performance optimization software for millions of end-users worldwide. In addition to its product catalogue of end- user applications, Aluria Software also offers customized security solutions for FORTUNE 500 companies and corporations globally. For more information, visit http://www.aluriasoftware.com/ or call 888-627-4650.


Source: Aluria Software

CONTACT: Rick Carlson of Aluria Software, +1-888-627-4650,
rick@aluriacorporate.com

Web site: http://www.aluriasoftware.com/


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