It brings with it new security risks such as spyware and phishing, which enable criminal attacks on company networks and private individuals Bodies such as the Anti-Phishing Working Group who monitor such illegal activity, believe that the incidence of attacks will only grow and become increasingly sophisticated.

Spyware programs collect personal information, and can take control of the user’s computer. They do this by installing software onto the users computer without their knowledge, redirecting web browser activity.

Phishing is criminally fraudulent activity. Sensitive information including usernames, passwords and credit card details are obtained by impersonating a known and trustworthy organization, such as a bank, and using standard emails to request personal data. Phishing is now developing further to take advantage of SMS and VoIP communications.

Malicious software is often installed via freely distributed applications, videos or animations which are willingly downloaded. They remain undetected by the user and are extremely persistent. Information gathered in this way may be used for advertising targeted specifically at the user. The consequences of loss of credit card details are obvious and can be much more dangerous.

NETASQ provides multi-level protection against spyware and other malware applications. As delinquent applications are detected, an alarm alerts the administrator who can then clean the infected machine.

The NETASQ intrusion prevention engine is based on more than 10 years of research. It incorporates the latest technologies and uses a number of different analyses to deliver enhanced levels of security. It also includes a choice of embedded antivirus solutions; chosen between either ClamAV or NETASQ’s custom-designed Kaspersky solution.

The most stringent levels of security are guaranteed by automatic updating of spyware and malware lists in addition to antivirus databases.

NETASQ provides comprehensive protection for your users through a combination of anti spam, contextual signatures and web filtering. Anti spam analysis determines the deceptive techniques used by offenders and identifies phishing.