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InterMute's Venus Spy Trap Catches Spyware

SpySubtract PRO Intercepts Spyware and MyDoom Worm Even before They Get Installed

BRAINTREE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 3, 2004 -- InterMute, Inc. announced today the availability of its newest release of SpySubtract PRO which includes an innovative feature to stop Spyware and the MyDoom worm even before they infect a computer. Venus Spy Trap(TM) is the latest weapon in SpySubtract's anti-Spyware arsenal. The technology proactively stops Spyware by applying thousands of known Spyware signatures against new programs about to be installed on a user's computer. With SpySubtract running, PC's are provided with a first-strike defense to protect against the growing threat of Spyware. Users learn right away which programs may also be installing Spyware. Spyware programs are suspended while SpySubtract notifies the user that Spyware is about to be installed and offers the option to terminate the Spyware installation program immediately. Other Spyware removal programs may only identify Spyware after they have already infected a user's computer. SpySubtract also intercepts, detects and removes MyDoom before it can get installed in this new update.

"InterMute is constantly developing better, more proactive software to protect Internet users from security and privacy threats that try to get control of a user's computer," said Ed English, CEO of InterMute. "Venus Spy Trap is a forward thinking defense that can stop such programs before they even get installed. This is far better than simply detecting spyware threats already residing on a computer. Venus Spy Trap takes a proactive approach to combat Spyware - SpySubtract now stops parasitic programs before they can take control of your computer."

To cure computers already infected with Spyware, SpySubtract immediately and thoroughly scans the PC's memory and hard drives looking for suspicious software. SpySubtract provides robust security and privacy protection to both novice and power users. When threats are detected, the user is alerted and shown a list of suspect files found on their computer. Details about the type of Spyware, where it came from and whether it is a serious threat or just a memory hogging pest, adware or annoyance, are also displayed. SpySubtract thoroughly removes unwanted programs and privacy threats from the computer.

In addition, SpySubtract offers extensive history cleanup capabilities to regularly rid a computer of browser history, tracking cookies, cache files and other traces of computer activity that can be read by spyware programs to construct a profile of computer usage. The newest version of SpySubtract with Venus Spy Trap can be downloaded for a free trial at www.intermute.com.

Additional Features

SpySubtract PRO also includes these key features:

SPYSLEUTH(TM) TECHNOLOGY

SpySubtract's "SpySleuth" feature is the first and only Spyware removal program to reveal when Spyware was installed, and if detectable, shows which other programs on your PC may have installed the Spyware. By unmasking the source of Spyware, users may avoid reloading unwanted programs in the future.

FAST, ACCURATE DETECTION

SpySubtract provides fast and accurate detection of Spyware threats. With extremely fast scanning of every file on a computer, SpySubtract is up to 4X faster than other Spyware removal software. Unlike other programs which identify Spyware simply by filenames, SpySubtract PRO carefully qualifies Spyware by applying an industry-standard MD5 checksum test on suspect files, to minimize false positives.

ADVANCED SCANNING OPTIONS

Run a quick scan for a fast, convenient analysis of common privacy risks, or choose a full scan to thoroughly scan your computer for all known traces of Spyware. SpySubtract's scheduling option lets you perform automatic scans to provide continuous protection no matter what your schedule.

REAL-TIME PROCESS MONITORING

Just like anti-virus software, SpySubtract monitors your computer's memory in real-time to make sure Spyware is not running on your PC. If Spyware is found, the user is instantly alerted, to disable and remove the threat.

SPYWARE DEFINITION UPDATES

To ensure protection from the latest threats as they emerge, SpySubtract PRO includes one full year of Spyware definition updates.

Availability

SpySubtract is available at www.intermute.com for a free 30 day trial and may be purchased for $29.95 online or at major retail outlets. Site licensing and OEM distribution is available.

About InterMute

InterMute, Inc., based in Braintree, Massachusetts, develops leading Internet security and content filtering solutions for consumers and businesses. Founded in 1999, the company's mission is to bring clarity, productivity and privacy to the Internet.

For further information, visit www.intermute.com.