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In addition to the YouGov survey, Cloudmark s own research team today released results showing that Natwest Bank was the most phished brand in the UK during October 2007. The research was collected using Cloudmark s user base, which consists of 260 million mailboxes. Cloudmark s research also indicates that across Europe, the majority of unique phishing websites are created using the top level domain associated with the United Kingdom, .uk. sending email

Not only are we seeing evidence of more .uk phishing URLs, but also a shift in phishing techniques. Vishing is a good example of this where the scammers use cheap VoIP call centre systems as the back end to their phishing attacks, which changes the whole dynamic of trust, commented Cook. The example we ve seen on our database was a message attack that appeared to be a notification from the recipient s bank requesting they ring customer services to deal with a problem. If the recipient makes the call, it gets routed to a cheap VOIP answering system, which may have been set-up on a compromised host. The system captures the user ID and pincode to sell on to the highest bidder, who then has full access to your account. All the while the call seems very genuine. The reassurance of speaking to an individual rather than working online will lead to many instances of consumers falling foul to such threats. reading email

Whilst awareness to the problem is essential, it is unrealistic to expect businesses to be able to secure themselves fully against such sophisticated criminal activities. The increasingly dynamic and transient nature of the latest threats requires a combination of desktop protection at the client level, and accurate message filtering from ISPs. By including comprehensive phishing detection ISPs will help ensure protection against the latest threats and outbreaks, commented Nigel Stevens, Product Director, THUS plc. storing email

Cloudmark uses an innovative way of stopping spam and phishing attacks, through a combination of intelligent algorithms and a global threat network of trusted reporters in 163 countries. By using this approach, Cloudmark is able to detect and block many attacks and variations automatically, without the need for manual rule writing, as required by other systems. The automation in the system means that the entire Cloudmark network can be protected against new threats within minutes of them first being detected. email software

For the top 10 tips on how to avoid malware and protect yourself from dangerous online behaviour, please visit www.cloudmark.com/backtoschool/. antispam software

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All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 1, 960 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 12th - 14th November 2007. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+). spam emails

About THUS

THUS plc provides communications solutions to business customers throughout the UK under the THUS and Demon brands. In an industry punctuated by inexperience THUS can draw upon a knowledge base established over more than a decade in the delivery of data, telecoms and Internet services. email account

Delivering both standard and bespoke solutions THUS endeavours to address customers existing business needs and works hand in hand with customers to develop new business opportunities. THUS record in the creation of innovative new services is complemented by an award winning focus on quality and full certification of its internal processes and procedures under the ISO9001 standard. sending email

THUS is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For further information visit http://www.thus.net and http://www.demon.net. reading email

Press Release Security and Privacy Conflict or Coexistence Munich, 27 November 2007

The daily flood of spam messages, email-borne viruses and other malware is rising inexorably, presenting an increasingly serious problem for organizations and PC users. Subscribers rely on their service provider to secure them against messaging threats. However, this is not an easy goal to achieve as the service provider s actions against unsolicited messages, such as using third-party anti-spam solutions that analyze message content, could potentially conflict with regulations related to user and data privacy. A new whitepaper from messaging security provider Cloudmark and the Experton Group demonstrates best practices for telecom carriers and Internet service providers to achieve a high degree of accuracy in filtering out spam, phishing and viruses while ensuring that the process also respects user privacy and complies with regulations on data protection. storing email

Neil Cook, Head of Technology EMEA, Cloudmark, and Wolfram Funk, Senior Advisor ICT Service, Experton Group, presented a new whitepaper in Munich that addresses the controversial issue of email security and end user privacy. The whitepaper Security vs. Privacy: Best Practices for Spam and Virus Protection with Telecommunications Carriers and Service Providers that was compiled on behalf of Cloudmark explains how to achieve the optimal balance between security and privacy and how telecom, email and Internet service providers can use content filters to protect their customers and networks at different levels while not jeopardizing privacy. In addition, author Wolfram Funk discusses the specific merits of different approaches, how these can be combined and how organizations can embed the necessary technical measures in a reasonable and affordable risk management process. email software

The rising flood of spam is also creating interesting challenges for us as a consulting firm as we are continually asked by our service provider customers on how to effectively deal with this issue. The new whitepaper is based on the joint expertise of Cloudmark and Experton Group and provides the right answers for the current challenges in the era of increasing spam traffic, explains Wolfram Funk, Senior Advisor ICT Service at Experton Group and author of the whitepaper. antispam software

For Cloudmark, the topic of Security vs. Privacy has top priority. Cloudmark Authority, Cloudmark s carrier-grade messaging security solution, was designed with both high accuracy and data security in mind. The Cloudmark technology is based on a unique combination of proprietary Advanced Message Fingerprinting algorithms and feedback from Cloudmark s Global Threat Network, which continuously generates real-time data about emerging threats. Cloudmark s technology detects incoming and outgoing messaging attacks with over 98 per cent accuracy, with virtually no false positives. fight spam

Furthermore, Cloudmark s solution can be customized to fit service providers individual requirements for data security and privacy. With Cloudmark Authority, service providers maintain a local cache of the latest threat data that is updated every 45 seconds so sensitive information never leaves the service provider site. In addition, Cloudmark s Advanced Message Fingerprinting technology deconstructs messages into fingerprints that fully maintain sender and recipient anonymity as well as data protection. stoping spam

Cloudmark s proven accuracy has made us the choice of leading email service providers around the world. Given our broad deployment experience, Cloudmark has the expertise to support its customers with this complex and challenging topic. The whitepaper created in cooperation with Experton Group is designed to enable service providers to take appropriate measures to ensure the highest level of protection against messaging threats without getting entangled with regulatory or individual privacy concerns, explains Neil Cook, Head of Technology EMEA at Cloudmark. block spam

The whitepaper can now be downloaded from the Cloudmark Web site at www.cloudmark.com or can be requested directly from Experton Group by sending an email to kirsten.vanlaak@experton-group.com. spam emails

About Experton Group

Experton Group is the leading fully integrated research, advisory and consulting company for mid-sized and large organizations, maximizing the business value of their ICT investments through innovative, neutral and independent expert advice. Experton Group offers consulting services, market surveys, conferences, seminars and publications related to information and communications technology issues. The company s consulting portfolio includes technology, business processes, management and business co operations, investments and mergers. More information is available at http://www.experton-group.de/. email account

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Press Release Cloudmark Announces Availability of Cloudmark Desktop for Mozilla Thunderbird Award-Winning Spam Filter Now Available for Mozilla Thunderbird Users San Francisco, December 3, 2007

Cloudmark, Inc., the global leader in messaging security, today announced the availability of Cloudmark Desktop for Mozilla Thunderbird . Cloudmark Desktop is an award-winning spam filter that offers the industry s highest accuracy in blocking spam, virus and phishing attacks and has been rated best-in-class by leading consumer publications in the U.S. and Europe. storing email

Previously available only for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, Cloudmark Desktop is now available for the Mozilla Thunderbird client, an extremely popular free e-mail client with several million users and more than 50 million downloads since inception1. Currently, there are few spam filtering options available for Mozilla Thunderbird users that are effective against the growing volume and sophistication of spam, phishing attacks and e-mail borne viruses. email software

With the growing sophistication and proliferation of messaging abuse, there is increasing demand for desktop e-mail security solutions, said Leon Rishniw, vice president of engineering at Cloudmark. Cloudmark Desktop already has achieved significant traction among Outlook and Outlook Express users. Our solution for Mozilla Thunderbird represents a natural extension of the Cloudmark Desktop product, allowing Thunderbird users to have mailboxes free of unwanted messages, saving them valuable time and protecting them from malicious social engineering attacks. antispam software

Cloudmark Desktop is effective in blocking unwanted messages regardless of format or language, including new forms of image and PDF spam, along with virus attachments and phishing attacks, with greater than 98 percent accuracy. Cloudmark Desktop s high accuracy is driven by a unique combination of Advanced Message Fingerprinting algorithms together with real-time feedback from Cloudmark s Global Threat Network (GTN), a community of 260 million trusted reporters worldwide. fight spam

Cloudmark Desktop was designed to plug seamlessly into the Thunderbird toolbar and appears as a single, dynamic button with drop-down options that keep the Thunderbird interface virtually unaltered. In addition, Cloudmark Desktop does not slow down computer performance and, unlike other anti-spam solutions, does not require a separate application window. Cloudmark Desktop is extremely simple and easy to use--it installs in minutes, begins working immediately, and requires no configuration and no rules or lists to manage. stoping spam

Also unique to Cloudmark is the ability for users to stop future spam and virus variants by simply clicking the Block button on their Thunderbird toolbar, which reports spam messages back to Cloudmark. Cloudmark analyzes and corroborates the feedback, usually within minutes of the initial outbreak, to offer near real-time protection against new e-mail threats. block spam

Additional features of Cloudmark Desktop for Mozilla Thunderbird include:

• My Rating --Cloudmark displays a users trust rating, based on the accuracy and frequency of their reporting, enabling users to see how their individual feedback contributes to the community. spam emails

• User and Community Statistics--Enables users to see how well Cloudmark Desktop is working through individual and community-wide spam blocking statistics. email account

• User Detection Action --Allows users to easily manage messages identified as spam by selecting from three options: delete instantly, age messages, or leave messages in inbox and tag as spam. Once this function has been set, users no longer need to manually manage spam folders. sending email

• Approved Smart List--Enables users to import a list of good senders from their address book, ensuring receipt of all legitimate messages. reading email

• Drop-down Menu Links--The Cloudmark drop-down menu also enables users to access an online tutorial, Cloudmark Technical Support, My Rating and My Cloudmark Account, where users can manage their personal accounts. storing email

Cloudmark Desktop is available at http://www.cloudmark.com/desktop. Cloudmark Desktop currently runs on Windows only and is compatible with all Thunderbird-compatible e-mail services, including POP3, SSL POP3, IMAP, Gmail, MSN/Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail Plus, and costs $39.95 per year, including free updates for life. Cloudmark Desktop is also available for Outlook and Outlook Express. email software

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Apache SpamAssassin is an open source platform for email filtering already deployed in more than 100, 000 organizations. Cloudmark Authority seamlessly plugs into virtually any SpamAssassin environment to instantly improve filtering accuracy and message processing performance while eliminating the need for continuous manual updates. Utilizing a unique combination of Advanced Message Fingerprinting and real-time, corroborated feedback from the Global Threat Network, Cloudmark Authority detects messaging abuse with more than 98 percent accuracy and near-zero false positives. In addition, by requiring only a fraction of the processing power of rules-based solutions and automatically distributing the latest threat definitions every 45 seconds, Cloudmark Authority frees IT resources and reduces administrative time while delivering the highest level of protection against new threat outbreaks. fight spam

The sheer technical and hardware resources required to keep up with the huge volume and sophistication of today s messaging threats are simply beyond the reach of most independent and mid-market service providers, said Vipul Ved Prakash, founder and chief scientist, Cloudmark. Cloudmark Authority puts high-performance, high-accuracy filtering into the hands of all service providers. Our development of an integrated messaging security solution for companies using Apache SpamAssassin reflects Cloudmark s continued commitment to the broader ISP market. stoping spam

NuVox Communications provides voice, data, and security services to business customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee. These services are provided through advanced Alcatel-Lucent, Nortel, Sonus, and Cisco technology. NuVox has been honored as a certified Cisco Powered Network. NuVox s VoIP services are delivered via technology from Cisco, Sonus, Sylantro, IP Unity Glenayre, and Acme Packet. For more information, visit www.nuvox.com. block spam

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Press Release Cloudmark Announces Client SDK and Partnership With Fuji Xerox Cloudmark Delivers API for Seamless Integration of Comprehensive Messaging Security into Email Applications and Devices; Partners to Provide Spam Protection for SMB Market in Japan San Francisco, August 20, 2007

Cloudmark, Inc., the global leader in carrier-grade messaging security, today announced the availability of the Cloudmark Client software development kit (SDK) and a partnership with Fuji Xerox, which has integrated the Cloudmark Client SDK into its email application sold as an outsourced service for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. With the Client SDK, Cloudmark s OEM partners around the globe are now able to quickly and easily build comprehensive anti-abuse solutions that seamlessly integrate their own core email systems with Cloudmark s industry-leading spam, virus and phishing protection. Cloudmark s partnership with Fuji Xerox, which is owned by FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and Xerox Corporation, expands the company s market traction in Asia, where Cloudmark already protects mailboxes for seven of the top 10 Internet service providers in Japan. sending email

The Cloudmark Client SDK is an application programming interface (API) designed to enable organizations to build custom solutions by integrating Cloudmark s messaging security protection, proven to be 20 times faster and 30 percent more accurate than other message filtering approaches, into their email applications and devices. With Cloudmark, organizations get complete inbound and outbound protection against all forms of messaging abuse, including spam, viruses and phishing--there is no need to purchase, integrate, run or manage separate solutions for each threat type. The Cloudmark Client SDK, like all Cloudmark solutions, employs Advanced Message Fingerprinting technology designed to identify new threats and attack variants in real time. In addition, email applications can interface with the Cloudmark Global Threat Network, enabling email users to join a worldwide community of millions who are empowered to report on messaging abuse. reading email

Fuji Xerox recognized that despite increasing network demands in enterprises and the growing need for sophisticated security measures to enable secure communications, many small and medium-sized organizations were reluctant or unable to make the resource investment required. In response, the company launched its Broadband Extensible and Attractive Technology (or beat ) service in Japan, in October 2002, as a secure network outsourcing service. beat is installed in organizations to enable customers to create, maintain and operate their own network (including email, VPN and other security measures), without the need for a full-time systems manager. As a result, companies are able to realize a safe and highly effective basic network environment with far less management time and cost. storing email

With about 500, 000 clients of our beat service currently in use, we recognized the need to provide customers with an anti-spam solution to help protect end users from increasingly common, but sophisticated, email-borne threats, said Hiroyuki Nakahara, director of the Broadband Business Development Unit of Fuji Xerox. We explored several approaches and ultimately selected Cloudmark for its superior accuracy in blocking unwanted messages. With Cloudmark s new Client SDK, we were able to quickly and easily build Cloudmark s intelligent technology into our email platform and deliver cost-effective, high-performance message filtering with near zero false positives. The response from customers has been extremely positive and we look forward to continuing to work closely with Cloudmark to deliver innovative security solutions for the Japanese marketplace. email software

Cloudmark Client SDK features include: antispam software

• Unparalleled accuracy

  Within moments of the launch of an attack, Cloudmark blocks more than 98 percent of spam, phishing and virus attacks with near zero false positives. fight spam

• Easy Integration

  The SDK integrates into an organization s email application as a dynamically linked library. stoping spam

• Seamless Upgrades

  New releases of fingerprint engines can be released by simply upgrading the dynamically linked library, making it easy to stay up to date with the latest Cloudmark technology. block spam

• No Rules

  Because the Cloudmark service adapts automatically and in real time to emerging email threats, there are no rules to update. spam emails

• Content Categorization

  This feature categorizes messaging abuse, allowing an organization s email application to apply specific policies for each category (e.g., block phishing, quarantine viruses and hold newsletters). Individual handling of messages increases subscriber satisfaction and lowers infrastructure costs. email account

The availability of the Client SDK marks a major milestone for Cloudmark by enabling third-party organizations to integrate our core technology for blocking messaging abuse into their own email platforms, said Curt Lewis, regional vice president of sales for Asia at Cloudmark. Because our approach leverages application and language-agnostic message analysis, Cloudmark is able to detect messaging threats in any form, format or language, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters, making it the ideal choice for organizations throughout Asia. Already the proven choice among a majority of service provider and mobile operator networks in Japan, our partnership with Fuji Xerox through its outsourced IT service expands our reach, putting unmatched accuracy in message filtering into the hands of small and medium-sized businesses that are cost and resource conscious. sending email

Cloudmark distributes its products in Asia through OEM partnerships with companies such as Sendmail Japan, a provider of trusted messaging. reading email

About Fuji-Xerox

Fuji Xerox, a 75/25 joint venture between FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and Xerox Corporation, is a leading provider of document management systems throughout Japan and Asia Pacific regions and designs and manufactures multifunction devices and color printing systems for Xerox worldwide. Fuji Xerox provides business solutions by enhancing the management and utilization of documents, from analog and digital data to graphics and movies, aimed at increasing business and corporate quality through the creation and circulation of knowledge. Fuji Xerox s operations include the office products, office printer, production services and office services businesses. storing email

XEROX is a trademark of XEROX CORPORATION. email software

About Cloudmark Press Release Nationwide Survey Shows Substantial Consumer Concern About Phishing Attacks This Year Many Adults are Still Engaging in Dangerous Online Behavior that Can Lead to Getting Hooked by Phishing San Francisco, August 29, 2007

Cloudmark, Inc., the global leader in carrier-grade messaging security, today announced the results of a nationwide poll conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive , which revealed that 89 percent of U.S. online adults are equally or more concerned about becoming a phishing victim than they were last year. Phishing attacks are email scams that attempt to defraud consumers of their personal information (e.g., bank account, social security, credit card, etc.) by pretending to have been sent by a trustworthy entity such as a bank or credit lender. Nevertheless, according to the poll, online adults still engage in at least one of the five major activities that often lead to being the victim of a phishing attack. In the past year: antispam software

• Nearly two in five (37 percent) have opened emails from unknown senders. fight spam

• About one in seven (13 percent) have clicked on links in emails from unknown senders. stoping spam

• More than one in seven (16 percent) have given out personal information on a Website when the information was optional. block spam

• About one in ten (9 percent) have opened attachments in emails from unknown senders. spam emails

• Six percent have responded to emails claiming there was a problem with their account; they owe money, they are owed money or have an opportunity to make money. email account

Among those more concerned about phishing attacks, 77 percent said their increased concern is a result of hearing that phishing is a growing problem and almost half (45 percent) are now receiving more phishing emails than they did last year. In addition, 27 percent of those who are more concerned said they can not tell the difference between legitimate and phishing emails. An alarming 23 percent know of someone who has been a victim of a phishing attack. The survey suggests that phishing is still a major security issue. Although 77 percent of online adults who are now more concerned about phishing say they know that phishing is a growing problem, it appears that consumers are still not clear about what they can and should do to protect themselves. sending email

Further, the majority of online adults indicated that a lot or a moderate amount of responsibility for protecting against phishing attacks lies with both themselves (89 percent) and their service providers (82 percent). reading email

We were surprised to see that, despite increased consumer awareness about phishing, many are still participating in potentially dangerous online behavior, said Bassam Khan, vice president of marketing, Cloudmark. It is nearly impossible for consumers to keep up with the large volume and sophistication of today s phishing attacks on their own. Some phishing sites are so realistic that they fool even the savviest Internet user. This survey highlights the growing problem and emphasizes the need for consumers and service providers to be actively involved in protecting themselves and their customers against phishing and other forms of online threats. storing email

Among those who indicated that they are more concerned about phishing attacks, some have actually changed their behavior by decreasing certain online activities. This change can negatively impact online business and transactions: 29 percent only use certain credit cards or accounts when they shop online; 21 percent only pay certain bills online; and 20 percent have decreased the frequency of their online shopping. email software

There is also a growing concern among consumers of malware other than phishing. For example, consumers are more concerned about viruses (38 percent), spyware (35 percent) and spam (30 percent) than they were last year. antispam software

Harris Interactive is the 13th largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world. The company provides innovative research, insights and strategic advice to help its clients make more confident decisions which lead to measurable and enduring improvements in performance. Harris Interactive is widely known for The Harris Poll, one of the longest running, independent opinion polls and for pioneering online market research methods. The company has built what it believes to be the world s largest panel of survey respondents, the Harris Poll Online. Harris Interactive serves clients worldwide through its North American, European and Asian offices and through a global network of independent market research firms. More information about Harris Interactive may be obtained at www.harrisinteractive.com. fight spam

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