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Lightning Instrumentation SA: Check & mate to the new virus

Lausanne (ots)

A new type of computer virus has appeared that spreads differently
compared with earlier viruses. A Swiss firm has come up with the
answer.
In recent weeks, a new type of virus has been
spreading from computer to computer across computer networks and over
the Internet., These viruses are dangerous because they do not pass
through e-mails, as did previous Internet viruses. They exploit a bug
in the Windows operating system, enabling it to replicate extremely
rapidly through networks and the Internet, evading standard
anti-virus software. An examination of the first two of these
viruses, known as "Blaster" and "LovSan", which appeared several days
ago, reveals that they attempt to block the Windows update servers
which are required to remedy the fault. A new version of the virus,
dubbed "Nachi", attempts to load the Microsoft update, but
unfortunately it attempts to do so incorrectly.
Installation of a modern "firewall", such as those made by
Lightning, are a recommended complement to the usual anti-virus
software.
The Swiss specialist in network security, Lightning, is launching
an information campaign on these latest hazards, and coming up with a
business initiative to promote a secure firewall designed and
manufactured in  Switzerland and used in over 30 countries, the
MultiCom SpeedSurf, which provides a simple means of protection
against the latest propagation types of Internet viruses. This
hardware firewall, which is small enough to hold in the palm of your
hand, can be set up without any special configuration or computer
knowledge, between an existing computer network and an ADSL or cable
modem.
Further information is available at www.lightning.ch and
www.cert.org . This promotion is valid for one month, at a suggested
retail price of 245 Euros (+taxes) instead of the usual 395 Euros.
Note to editors
About Lightning Instrumentation SA
LIGHTNING Instrumentation SA, the leading manufacturer of secured
Internet access gateways on an international scale, has built up a
presence in over 30 countries. Among its customers are UBS, Swisscom,
France Télécom, Wanadoo, the Indian giant Tata, the national
education systems of France and of Egypt. The company concentrates
primarily on secure Internet-access products, incorporating
firewalls, VPN (Virtually Private Network) security and remote-access
functions through standard products. LIGHTNING also offers products
developments customised to meet special needs.
The company was founded in 1965; its headquarters are located in
Lausanne, Switzerland. LIGHTNING products are available in over 30
countries through local distributors listed on the company web-site:
www.lightning.ch
This is a summary of the complete press-release:
   Downloadable at:
   http://www.lightning.ch/company/pr/pr3_08_03e.doc (english)
   http://www.lightning.ch/company/pr/pr3_08_03d.doc (deutsch)
   http://www.lightning.ch/company/pr/pr3_08_03f.doc (français)
High-resolution illustration: MultiCom SpeedSurf: 
   http://www.lightning.ch/company/logos/speedsurf.jpg 
   (300 dpi CMYK / 400 kb)
   http://www.lightning.ch/company/logos/speedsurf_RGB.jpg 
   (300 dpi RGB / 200 kb)

Contact:

Beat Brunner
E-Mail: pr@lightning.ch
Tel. (+41-21-654-2000
fax (+41)-21-654-2001