RENO, Nev. and LONG BEACH, Calif, July 23, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- With more than 35 million people now using their personal computers to bank online every month, it's not surprising there has been a dramatic increase in identity theft cases over the last 24 months. It has been estimated that 57% of all hacking attacks are finance related and that identity theft cases will double by the year 2005.
Every personal computer has a large number of software `Service Ports' which are available each time a PC communicates via, or surfs, the Internet. However, hackers with rogue scanners find ways to access computers using these `Service Ports' without a user's knowledge. Identity thieves can use these sophisticated tools to gain access to users' computers to capture private information and passwords.
BankALARM is a new, powerful, real-time security software and update service that helps to protect personal identity online by providing real-time network monitoring, program filtering, spyware detection and port control. BankALARM enables consumers to establish their own Client Intruder Detection System (C-IDS) for each personal computer to track all activity with optional lock down and cloak settings.
BankALARM protects in the background from an easy-to-read control panel with simple click-on, click-off navigation. BankALARM appeals to late adopters who find other security products too complex to understand, set-up or operate.
BankALARM provides tighter control and advanced Real-Time security to improve online defense for all computer users -- beginner to expert. Annual subscriptions cost $49 per computer, per year, and can be ordered online securely using PayPal at http://bankalarm.com. Customers then receive a BankALARM CD-ROM shipped directly to them to register their personal computer (WinXP required).
About MeterNet
Formed in 1996, privately held MeterNet Corporation develops and markets Web Services, Integrated Programs and Internet Devices. The Company leverages its own brands, including BankALARM, SimpleBox and PremiumCD, or utilizes customers' private brands. Past satisfied clients include Ziff-Davis, America Online, Alta Vista, Shopping.com and IBM.
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