Armorize & GlobalSign Launch HackAlert Web Malware Monitoring Solution
San Francisco, CA - 2011-02-14
HackAlert monitors GlobalSign customer Websites for malicious code injections that install unwanted malicious software on Website visitor PCs.
Armorize Technologies, the world’s leading Anti-Web Malware solutions developer announced its partnership with GlobalSign, one of the world’s leading Digital Certificates providers, to monitor GlobalSign customer Websites for signs of malicious code injection. The Armorize HackAlert service detects malicious code injected into legitimate Websites for the purpose of installing various kinds of malicious software on the Website visitor’s PC. HackAlert’s instant notification of such an event provides Website owners the necessary details to quickly remove injected code and ensure their customers maintain a secure user experience.
Malicious code injection, also known as “Drive-by Downloads”, has rapidly become the primary method for distribution of malicious software (Malware) across the globe. Hackers wanting to propagate their Malware infect legitimate websites with unassuming lines of code designed to overpower Web browsers and install Malware onto the Personal Computer of any visitor to the infected Website. This allows Hackers to capture any and all private information, including passwords, emails, bank account and credit card numbers from the infected PCs, as well as develop large botnets, networks of compromised computers directly under the control of the Hacker. Botnets are often used in the execution of Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks, whose sole function is to flood any infrastructure with more traffic than it can handle, effectively bringing down its ability to deliver services. A recent example is the Anonymous group’s attack on VISA, Mastercard, Amazon and PayPal in retaliation for refusal to continue to do business with Wikileaks.
The consequences of a Drive-by Download infection on a Website can be devastating for its owners. Multiple search engine infrastructures, including Google, constantly monitor for signs of malicious code injection and post warnings against visiting infected sites to their users. These warnings often redirect users away from, or block access to the site via various “safe browsing” plug-ins and APIs resulting in overnight drops in traffic which destroy a website’s retail or advertising revenue. Moreover, removing these warnings or flags from infrastructures such as Google can be difficult and time-consuming.
The Armorize HackAlert solution leverages multiple technologies to detect the presence of injected code and Drive-by Downloads on customer websites. Instant notification of an event, combined with injection details facilitate removal of the injected code and empowers Website owners with the information necessary to protect their online brand and reputation. Timely information as to whether or not the website is distributing Malware ensures a safer user experience and helps companies stay ahead of blacklists, maintaining their reputation as a secure online presence.
Armorize is currently the largest Web Malware monitoring company in the world, monitoring millions of sites every day for signs of Web based Malware. The partnership with GlobalSign will bring a new dimension to the meaning of certification and security, allowing all of GlobalSign’s SSL certificate holders to further illustrate their commitment to a safe and secure online experience.
“Armorize is proud to assist GlobalSign in taking online security to the next level with the addition of malware monitoring for their SSL customers, said Jordan Forssman, Director of Business Development, Armorize. Web-based Malware is a persistent threat and GlobalSign’s existing customer base will only benefit from this non-invasive, free service to improve the safety of their Websites.”
About Armorize Technologies
Armorize Technologies founded in 2005, is the leading provider of anti web malware solutions aimed to deliver end-to-end security safeguarding enterprises from hackers seeking to exploit vulnerable Web applications. Armorize Technologies builds its solutions on years of academic research including the WAVES and WebSSARI projects which garnered best paper nominations at the prestigious 2003 and 2004 World Wide Web Conferences.
About GMO GlobalSign
Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices. These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.
GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, e-commerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the center of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449). Please visit www.gmo.jp/en for further details.
For Media Inquires contact
Jason Yang
Armorize Technologies,
Tel: +886-2-6616-0100 ext 603
jason.yang@armorize.com
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