Latest News from Katharine Hadow

Forensic Phonetics Identify Disguised Voices

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:42:27 EDT

With digital media, voices can be altered. An article in the July 24 Economist ("We've Got Rhythm") reports that new techniques to identify the speaker involve identifying vocal modulation. How long a speaker holds consonants versus vowels remains constant whether the voice is disguised or not. By analyzing vocal patterns, forensic phoneticists can use software to identify individual voices. Once again, read the article before July 24, 2011, after which time it is only available to print subscribers.

Comodo's Free Email Certificates Protect Email for Private Users

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:01:52 EST

When New York jeweler Harry Winston donated the famous Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution, he shipped the 45.52-carat gem via US mail. Email users need to be warier than Winston. Unlike rocks, email messages scatter into tiny digital signals bouncing from computer to computer, owned and operated by different companies. Anyone along the way can imperceptibly alter or even destroy these messages. That's why Comodo provides free personal email certificates for private email users, to allow them to entrust their valuable information to their email services. Once email users understand how insecure messages they send via regular email are, they have two choices. First, they can refuse to send emails that contain information they would not want strangers to read. Such information may include banking information and government identity numbers. Or, second, they can learn how to scramble the contents of their messages, so that only they and their intended recipients can read and understand them.

Comodo Issues Ultra-Secure Browser, Comodo Dragon

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:34:25 EST

Comodo has announced its new Internet browser, Comodo Dragon. Like Google Chrome, Comodo Dragon is constructed on the open-source Chromium Project browser. Dragon's enhancements increase security and protect user privacy. Comodo Dragon offers a new feature for Internet users. Websites all have digital certificates attesting to their identities, but some certificates offer more security than others. If Comodo Dragon encounters a Domain-only certificate, it warns the user that the website may not be reliable. Domain-only certificates are available to any webmaster at low cost and with no verification, providing no guarantee of authentication.

Hayneedle.com Builds Customer Trust with Comodo EV SSL

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:25:40 EST

Hayneedle.com finds the green browser bar, available with Comodo EV SSL certificate, wins over and educates customers about its site security.

Deutsche Post Com, Comodo Announce Partnership

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:15 EST

Deutsche Post Com GmbH will offer Comodo digital certificates to its customers, including Extended Validation (EV), EV Server Gated Cryptography (SGC), and Premium SSL/Premium SSL Wildcard certificates.

Comodo Backup Exports Commands to Executable Script Files

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:36:58 EST

Comodo announces that its Backup 2.2 freeware now saves commands to executable script files, allowing administrators to automate their scheduling, backing-up and restoring commands. Like all previous versions, there is no charge to use Comodo Backup 2.2

Data Breaches Pain IT Executives

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:00:00 EST

Depending on how IT executives handle the situation, reactions to data loss reports can range from indignation to outrage, with personal consequences for the decision-makers. IT executives at ChoicePoint, Inc., looked like heroes when they reacted swiftly to a potential data breach in 2005. More often, though, leaky data pipes lead to unpleasant consequences for the executives responsible: from public outrage to protests and unemployment. HackerGuardian from Comodo helps IT executives detect and prevent catastrophic data losses.

Online Encryption: Roots Are Showing

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST

In X.509 encryption, discriminating buyers check to be sure that certificate roots are well-protected. Certificate owners also check the distribution of the roots: can they be found in as many of the major browsers as possible? Owners aim for widespread distribution across all browsers. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates allow computer users to encrypt information, scrambling it so that only someone with access to the certificate owner's key can unscramble it.

Comodo Secure DNS Is Free Alternative to Commercial Broadband Routing

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:26:19 EST

Comodo Secure DNS is a domain name resolution service that resolves DNS requests through a worldwide network of redundant DNS servers. This can provide a much faster and more reliable Internet browsing experience than using the DNS servers provided by commercial ISPs, and does not require any hardware or software installation.

Earthquake Institute Secures Critical Online Data with Comodo SSL

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:32:09 EST

The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV)chooses Comodo SSL certificate to secure its online data.

HostDime Now Offers Comodo SSL Certificates

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST

HostDime customers in the US, Israel, India, the UK and Latin America can now benefit not only from the HostDime's flagship offering: the flexibility and control of a dedicated web server at a fraction of the cost of purchasing one. In addition, they can now rely on their web server hosting company for industry-leading Comodo Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates.

Shop Safely Online: Learn about Merchants, Safeguard Personal Information

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:39:00 EST

Online shopping can offer favorable prices and a large selections. People who do business on the Internet can take steps to protect themselves against scams and frauds, and to keep their personal information safe.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Complains

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

In September I mentioned that Michael Hickins had reported on phone spoofing with cell phones to avoid sanctions for calling to Iran. Now The Economist reports that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan complains that “they eavesdropped on me for six years.” "They" may possibly be the Turkish Justice Ministry. Have something sensitive to say? Take the battery out of your mobile phone, as Bruce Schneier has been saying for years. (Check that link in The Economist before 11/19/2010. After a year all Economist content is only available to paid subscribers.)

Comodo Anti-Malware Tool Protects Computers Free

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Experts recommend Comodo's firewall to protect Internet-connected PCs. This anti-malware tool is widely available as a part of the Comodo Internet Security suite. Savvy computer users know that the latest version of the Comodo firewall, also known as its anti-malware tool, with its Defense+ Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) may be downloaded as part of a package with Comodo's Antivirus software, which debuted in 2008. Once the user has downloaded the free package from one of many popular download sites or from www.personalfirewall.comodo.com, the user has the choice of installing either the anti-malware firewall alone, or the antivirus alone or both.

Developers and End Users Benefit from Code-signing Certificates

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:02 EST

Code-signing certificates are like tamper-proof packaging for online software. With digital signatures on the software, the end user is confident in receiving software unaltered. Developers who sell their software or make it available as open source can be sure that the version the user installs has not been violated.

Shop Safely Online: Learn about Merchants, Safeguard Personal Information

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:01:57 EST

Remote Centralized Security Suite Reduces Reliance on Sneakernet

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:00 EST

Comodo Endpoint Security Manager allows network administrators to adjust many security settings remotely, reducing the number of deskside visits needed to keep antivirus and firewall settings up-to-date. Keeping the security settings on just one PC up to date is a chore. Where PC networks span hundreds of computers, it can be a full-time job for their network administrator. New features of Comodo Endpoint Security Manager 1.4 make managing network security easier.

Comodo System-Cleaner Inventories PC Registries to Help Delete Unused Files

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:48:31 EST

Uninstalled software may leave bits and pieces of itself behind, cluttering the PC registry where software files are stored. Comodo System-Cleaner identifies infrequently-used or uninstalled software in order to clean registries thoroughly.

Comodo Backup, Free Utility, Safeguards Computer Information in Two Ways

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST

Comodo Backup 2.1 offers software wizards suitable for novice users, and advanced features like command line scripting, encryption and resource management options. Comodo Backup is available for free download.

Comodo TrustConnect Free VPN Secures Even Public Wireless Connections

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:23:51 EDT

Comodo TrustConnect creates a secure tunnel to the Internet, even on notoriously insecure public wi-fi networks. Now available free.

Comodo Email Certificates Still Free for Non-business Email Users

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Certificate authority thawte has announced that it will discontinue issuing free email certificates to private users. Comodo affirms that it intends to continue to make free certificates available. Encryption scrambles email messages and attachments, rendering them unintelligible to anyone but the owner of the appropriate digital certificate. Unencrypted emails can be intercepted en route, read and altered.

PC Professionals Can Add Remote Service for Round-the-Clock Customer Satisfaction

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:55:04 EDT

PC professionals can add Comodo Internet Security Pro to their service contracts to enable 24/7 online support. Customers benefit from round-the-clock service and award-winning PC security.

Comodo Humorous Video Is Serious about Cybersecurity

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:23:38 EDT

Fans of the popular AETV series "Intervention" stage their own confrontation with a malware-ridden PC in a parody video from Comodo.

Zombies on Home, Office PCs Menace Cybersecurity

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:31:00 EDT

There may be a simple explanation when a PC slows down. It may just have too many files in storage. The explanation is often more sinister. The PC may have gone over to the dark side. PCs today can acquire infections that turn them into zombies. Infected PCs' owners may only notice that the PCs respond a little slower than usual. The reason infected PCs run slowly is that they are stealthily multi-tasking, staggering under orders from their new masters. These orders may include sending thousands or millions of spam emails, or copying every keystroke the owner types in (including bank passwords).

Comodo Enhances EasyVPN with Two-Factor Authentication

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:30:30 EDT

Comodo EasyVPN now offers the same Two-factor Authentication used by banks and the military, enhancing network security yet freeing information workers to access their computers anywhere via the Internet.

Robbers Turn Where Money Is--Online Bank Accounts

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:35:21 EDT

Online bank accounts make tempting targets for Internet thieves, who steal money from small-to medium-sized organizations using malicious software. Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO of Comodo, offers a video commentary on this growing assault. He explains how preventive software used both by online banking customers and by financial institutions can help block the thieves.

Comodo Innovations at SC World Congress October 13 and 14

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EDT

Comodo Group, a leader in Internet security, will exhibit its products at SC World Congress, a trade show for Information Technology Professionals, in New York City on October 13 and 14. The Comodo companies are leading global providers of Identity and Trust Assurance services on the Internet. Comodo branded solutions include a comprehensive array of PKI Digital Certificates, eCommerce Acceleration and Infrastructure Security, and Network Vulnerability Scanning and PCI compliance services.

55% of Companies Only Secure Your Payment Card Info

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:17:22 EDT

Fewer merchants than you think make keeping your confidential information private and secure.

Mobile Devices: Authenticate or Encrypt?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:00 EDT

I was already thinking about the insecurity of cell phone communications because Molly Dolesalek reported on them in Processor Magazine. "It's fairly easy to tap into a cell phone conversation, but the business world doesn't really understand that," Dunleavy says. For that reason, he believes that there will be more interest in voice encryption, including VoIP encryption," she wrote, quoting Mike Dunleavy, president of Diginonymous.

No Charge for One-Click Backup Encryption with Comodo BackUp

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:56:00 EDT

Comodo Backup 2.0 provides convenient one–click backup of email accounts, Windows registries and system partitions. Comodo Backup allows administrators to schedule backups to fit work timetables, create customized backup routines with a range of filters and macros, and configure the backup protocol with Comodo’s intuitive interface in minutes. Backups can be scheduled daily, weekly or synchronously. In its synchronization mode, Comodo Backup will conduct rolling backups a pre-specified intervals, ensuring that files are always current. Comodo Backup logs all backup information, and sends information to team members about the status of backup jobs.

Non-Profits Find Discounted Comodo Certificates at TechSoup.org

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:15:00 EDT

Non-profit organizations with poor security could be inviting hackers to steal confidential member and donor information, eroding the public trust that staff and volunteers have worked hard to earn. To prevent intrusion, Comodo has donated SSL certificates and HackerGuardian PCI scanning services to TechSoup.org for use by qualifying nonprofit organizations.

Patent-Pending Hardware-free Hackerguardian Scans Networks in the Cloud

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:09:12 EDT

With HackerGuardian(tm), businesses that accept payment cards can now run remote scans of their internal and external networks using the same software. A lightweight bootable agent installed on one of the local network nodes can be activated by an employee who may be located in another state, or even on another continent.

New Comodo Certificate Manager Feature Inventories all Digital Certificates on Network

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:46:00 EDT

With Comodo Discovery Scanning IT managers can save money and time by tracking deployment of all network digital certificates using Classless Inter-Domain Routing.

Disk Encryption Protects Data with Comodo Endpoint Security Manager

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Network protection from Comodo now includes disk encryption at no additional charge. Comodo Endpoint Security manager leverages Comodo's expertise in encryption to offer a security suite that protects data at rest, in transit, even on mobile devices 30,000 feet in the air.

Green Browser Bar Means Safety Online

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EDT

In order to make the business of exchanging information on the Internet as clear as possible, even among different platforms and languages, software developers have designed a clear standard of communication. That standard is called the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The disadvantage of such a clear protocol is that anyone who intercepts an online transaction can easily read it unless it has been altered. The computers exchanging the information can agree upon a method to disguise it. The text can be changed using a process called encryption. When computers exchange encrypted text, the protocol is called HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS).

Medical Practices Can Use Two-Factor Authentication

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:07:00 EDT

Healthcare practices need expertise in information technology in order to comply with regulations such as the Red Flag Rule and HIPAA. Comodo now offers a free trial of a hardware-free solution that allows healthcare networks to comply with two-factor authentication requirements. Comodo's cost-effective and flexible two-factor authentication solutions eliminate the need for cumbersome physical tokens and expensive new hardware. Comodo's innovative approach allows practices to use one-time passwords, challenge questions, secure cookie technology, or the industry's easiest two-factor technology, client-side digital certificates with user names and passwords.

免费提升Windows XP, Vista和Windows 7的性能

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:14:00 EDT

给Windows 7用户的新消息：科摩多系统清理工具现已经为Windows 7 操作系统进行了优化。除了PC注册表功能之外，该软件还通过删除无用的数据和文件来提高Windows系统性能

Comodo System-Cleaner Free Utility Optimized for Windows 7

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Free product from Comodo cleans PC registries, improves Windows performance by deleting unnecessary data and registry files.

Бесплатная утилита Comodo System-Cleaner оптимизирована для Windows 7

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:05:00 EDT

Новocти для пользователей Windows 7: Comodo System-Cleaner теперь оптимизирована для популярной операционной системы Windows 7. В дополнение к чистке системных реестров компьютера, эта утилита повышает производительность Windows путем удаления ненужных данных и реестровых файлов.

Comodo, SafeMashups Partner on MashSSL Technology

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:54:00 EDT

"Be it an eCommerce site interacting with a payments processor, or with a new mashup technology, Internet applications continue their relentless march. Consumers get their functionality from multiple interacting web services now," said James Langman, VP of Business Development at Comodo Group Inc. "In this new environment it is critical for web applications interacting through a user's browser to be able to establish a secure, mutually-authenticated channel, even in the presence of a potentially malicious user. SafeMashups' innovative MashSSL repurposes the tried and tested SSL infrastructure to solve this issue."

Comodo Offline Updater Saves Time for Network Administrators

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:07:52 EDT

Network administrators can now schedule security updates for their entire networks, at their convenience. With Comodo Offline Updater, they can configure servers to download and provision updates to managed computers. Once installed on a local server, the utility can be configured to periodically download antivirus signature database updates and software updates for Comodo Internet Security (CIS) from the central Comodo servers.

Comodo SSL Certificates Safe from Black Hat Vulnerabilities

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EDT

At the Black Hat Briefings, researchers described how secure socket layer (SSL), or transport layer security (TLS), encryption using digital certificates may in fact be vulnerable to crackers. Comodo explains that its SSL certificates protect Internet users and site owners against Null Character Attacks and MD2 Vulnerabilities.

Resellers Delegate Small Business Requests to Comodo livePCsupport

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:45:00 EDT

The 2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that through the year 2016, demand for network administrators and system administrators will grow 53%. Comodo now provides a means for resellers and integrators who want to grow the managed support services portion of their business, but who also see the need to provide timely computer support services to their small and medium business customers.

BusinessWeek: CEOs Rate Obama's Performance

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT

" I don't think anyone who has gotten an American education is really antibusiness," Melih Abdulhayoglu told BusinessWeek for their cover story this week, surveying business leaders' opinions of President Obama's performance in office. Entire BusinessWeek story: CEOs Rate Obama's Performance Melih Abdulhayoglu's comments

Two-Factor Authentication Uses Comodo Digital Certificates to Secure Academic Networks

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:26:57 EDT

Network administrators interested in evaluating a digital certificate-based two-factor authentication system can download a free trial for up to 25 endpoints. Features Comodo's easy-to-use administration module; can be used with SharePoint and Outlook Web Access.

On-Demand Webinars at Comodo.com for e-Merchants

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Online businesses can learn about enhancing their customer bases with social media, about complying with Payment Card Industry security standards or about using and selling Comodo security products at www.comodo.com/resources/webinars.

Abdulhayoglu: Avoiding Porn and Gambling Not Enough to Avoid Infection

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:45:00 EDT

"People who should know better think that by avoiding porn and gambling sites, they can avoid getting malware on their computers," said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and President of Comodo. "Not today." All Internet users should protect their computers and other users by installing and maintaining antivirus and firewall software such as Comodo Internet Security.

Comodo 2048-bit Certificates Most Trusted in Industry

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Digital certificates provide two factors to build trust online: the strength of the encryption and the visual assurance of authentication. Stronger encryption enhances protection because it's harder to break. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, recommends that site owners upgrade to 2048-bit digital certificates. (2007 NIST standards)

Comodo Is Gold Sponsor at Government Webmaster Conference

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:03:38 EDT

When local government webmasters from around the country gather at Galveston in September, Comodo will be there to greet them. As a Gold Sponsor of the event, Comodo Group will showcase some exciting new solutions from the Comodo companies, including solutions for endpoint security and PKI management.

FreeDownloadsPlace.com Reviews Comodo Internet Security

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:19:03 EDT

www.FreeDownloadsPlace.com has reviewed Comodo's world-famous Comodo Internet Security, and now offers a free 30-day trial.