Comcast launches its anti-botnet security program
Should be interesting how this pans out. Maybe setting a new ISP standard?
http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRe....ashx?PRID=926
http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRe....ashx?PRID=926
The Constant Guard Security Program comprises three core components:
* A dedicated Customer Security Assurance (CSA) team of highly skilled security professionals that proactively contact customers to respond to issues relating to bots, malware and infected PCs, as well as other related security issues.
* Technology and software including:
o McAfee® Internet Security Suite (a $120 value, available at no additional charge to Comcast High-Speed Internet customers in a single download from www.comcast.net/security) provides customers with a comprehensive set of security tools designed to protect against a variety of online threats, including viruses.
o Comcast Toolbar (free download from www.comcast.net/security) includes spyware detection and removal, a pop-up ad blocker and anti-phishing software.
o Best in class technology deployed within the Comcast network and designed to help fight spam, phishing attacks and viruses. Partners include Bizanga, Cloudmark®, Goodmail CertifiedEmail?, and Return Path, as well as the use of blocklists from Spamhaus and TrendMicro?.
* Security Channel www.comcast.net/security is a Web portal that includes real-time security alerts, tips, tools and other resources, like Internet safety games, that help educate and protect consumers.
For more information about the Constant Guard Security Program, please visit http://security.comcast.net/constantguard.
* A dedicated Customer Security Assurance (CSA) team of highly skilled security professionals that proactively contact customers to respond to issues relating to bots, malware and infected PCs, as well as other related security issues.
* Technology and software including:
o McAfee® Internet Security Suite (a $120 value, available at no additional charge to Comcast High-Speed Internet customers in a single download from www.comcast.net/security) provides customers with a comprehensive set of security tools designed to protect against a variety of online threats, including viruses.
o Comcast Toolbar (free download from www.comcast.net/security) includes spyware detection and removal, a pop-up ad blocker and anti-phishing software.
o Best in class technology deployed within the Comcast network and designed to help fight spam, phishing attacks and viruses. Partners include Bizanga, Cloudmark®, Goodmail CertifiedEmail?, and Return Path, as well as the use of blocklists from Spamhaus and TrendMicro?.
* Security Channel www.comcast.net/security is a Web portal that includes real-time security alerts, tips, tools and other resources, like Internet safety games, that help educate and protect consumers.
For more information about the Constant Guard Security Program, please visit http://security.comcast.net/constantguard.
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