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Norman Virus Control 5.6 Now Available in North America |
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June 19, 2003
Norman Data Defense Systems, a
specialist in the field of data security, announced today that it has released
its most recent version of Norman Virus Control, NVC 5.6, in the U.S. market.
NVC 5.6 introduces a new technology, which includes a simulated computer,
offering a first-of-its-kind capability to detect new, unknown viruses in real
time, without relying on pattern files.
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"Imagine a time when your anti-virus software is capable of catching new
viruses before they infect your computer. That time is here," stated Hank
Dugan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norman Data Defense Systems,
the North American subsidiary of Norman ASA. "Norman's innovative simulated
computer is the next wave in virus detection technology. Integrated into our
newest version of AV software, this technology will stop new viruses in their
tracks before they affect computers and before pattern files have even been
written."
Currently, AV software relies heavily on pattern files, which are written
by AV labs and distributed to users as updates or patches, after a virus has
been identified and is circulating. Norman's new, proactive technology uses a
"simulated computer," as the first line of defense against virus attacks. The
technology can identify and stop new, unknown viruses on operating systems
independent of that of the machine hosting the virus scan. And it enables a
suspected virus to "pretend" to execute fully, reducing false positives.
"With infection rates at an all-time high, the need to stay ahead of
destructive and prolific viruses has never been higher. NVC 5.6 will be the
first to offer a faster, more comprehensive first line of defense against new
viruses because it does not depend on pattern files being written and
distributed after the virus is running rampant. This technology will set a
new standard for the AV software industry," said Dugan.
Norman's new simulated computer in NVC 5.6 captures and contains a virus
so that it executes fully in a virtual, "pretend" environment which is
independent of the operating system of the machine running the scan. This
brings a higher level of protection to companies with multiple operating
systems, because, for example, the software can detect Windows viruses on an
O/S 2 machine, or a Linux-virus on a Netware-server.
Norman's new technology, further, greatly reduces false alarms by enabling
suspicious files to execute fully in a simulated environment, complete with
emulated network connections, where Norman watches exactly what the file does.
By "seeing" exactly how the file executes from start to finish, the software
can easily rule out false positives. This transcends traditional "sandbox
technology," which only allows a suspicious file to begin to execute,
resulting in frequent false alarms, causing network administrators to
interrupt company workflow to investigate potential infections.
In recent days, Norman Virus Control, with this new technology, identified
Bugbear.B and Sobig.D as new viruses, without pattern files in final testing
prior to today's release.
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