Featured Press Releases
Press Releases
MCP Magazine readers choose GFI LANguard S.E.L.M. as "Product We Love"
Dec 16, 2003 · London, UK
Readers of Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine have named GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor as the best product for "Determining Who’s Accessing What", according to results published in the December 2003 "You Love" issue.
GFI Network Server Monitor keeps servers up and running
Dec 04, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today introduced GFI Network Server Monitor, a tool that automatically monitors the network and servers for failures, and allows administrators to identify and fix issues before users report them. Alerts can be sent by email, pager or SMS. Actions, such as rebooting a machine, restarting a service or running a script, can be done automatically. GFI Network Server Monitor is easy to set up and use, and is competitively priced.
GFI slashes prices for gateway content security and anti-virus software by over 75%
Dec 02, 2003 · London, UK
GFI has just made anti-virus and content security affordable to any company. Traditionally, gateway level content security and anti-virus is quite expensive. GFI's across-the-board price reductions are about to change this. Companies can now purchase GFI MailSecurity mail gateway/server protection - with multiple-engine virus scanning, exploit checking, Trojan detection and more - for as little as $895 for a 100-user network. GFI has also reduced the pricing of its GFI DownloadSecurity software, which protects a company from potentially malicious or virus-infected downloads at just $895 for a 100-user version.
GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor (S.E.L.M.) 5 raises the bar for event log management
Nov 12, 2003 · London, UK
GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor (S.E.L.M.) 5, released today, raises the bar for Windows event log management: GFI LANguard S.E.L.M. can now scan for critical Internet Information Server (IIS), Exchange Server, SQL Server and ISA Server events, in addition to important security events. GFI LANguard S.E.L.M. enables administrators to automatically monitor critical servers in real time as it immediately notifies them of problems, permitting them to take instant corrective action.
Free SMSing/texting with GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP 11
Nov 06, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, developer of the market-leading GFI FAXmaker fax server range, is launching a freeware version of GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP 11 that enables users to send and receive SMS/text messages from their email application. This allows them to easily contact business colleagues and associates who are on the road or away from their desk.
GFI MailEssentials chosen MSExchange.org Readers' Choice Award Winner
Nov 05, 2003 · London, UK
Leading Microsoft Exchange Server resource site, MSExchange.org, announced today that GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP was named the winner in the Anti-Spam category of the MSExchange.org Readers' Choice Awards.
GFI issues case study about manufacturer's use of DownloadSecurity
Oct 29, 2003 · London, UK
THERMO-KOOL/Mid-South Industries, Inc. protects its network against viruses, Trojans and malicious content in downloaded files through GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server, a content security product that controls what files enter the network via FTP and HTTP and ensures they are virus-free and not malicious. This deployment is detailed in a new case study issued by GFI.
GFI's Email Security Testing Zone launches new free email tests based on exploits
Oct 23, 2003 · London, UK
GFI's Email Security Testing Zone,ï申has launched a set of new email tests. The tests enable administrators to find out free of charge if their network is protected against emails that use different exploits to try to break into and infect a system, including an email with a long subject, an attachment with no filename, an attachment with a long filename, the Popup Object Exploit and an attachment with a double file extension.
GFI white paper describes how to block over 98% of incoming spam
Oct 15, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today released a white paper to highlight the latest and most effective method of blocking spam: Bayesian filtering. Describing this powerful new technology in detail, the paper outlines how network administrators can achieve a spam detection rate of over 98% through Bayesian filtering at the mail server or gateway level. The document can be viewed at http://www.gfi.com/whitepapers/why-bayesian-filtering.pdf.
GFI expands its UK and Cyprus operations
Oct 13, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, leading developer of content security, anti-spam, messaging and network security software, is expanding its operations in the UK and Cyprus. GFI Software Ltd UK and GFI Software Cyprus Ltd have both transferred to larger offices due to increased business coupled with growth forecasts.
GFI products ready for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Oct 10, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, leading worldwide developer of messaging, content security and network security software for Windows administrators, has announced that its entire product range for Exchange supports Exchange Server 2003. GFI products for Exchange Server include GFI MailSecurity, which provides email content security and anti-virus protection; GFI MailEssentials, which offers server-based anti-spam; and GFI FAXmaker fax server software.
Free SMSing/texting for Exchange users with GFI FAXmaker
Oct 01, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, developer of the market-leading GFI FAXmaker fax server range, has launched a freeware version of GFI FAXmaker for Exchange that enables users to send and receive SMS/text messages from Microsoft Outlook. This allows them to easily contact business colleagues and associates who are on the road or away from their desk.
GFI LANguard N.S.S. extends patch management to Spanish
Sep 30, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today announced that GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) now offers patch management for Spanish users, as well as being available in English, German, French and Italian. This version can deploy patches for Spanish language Microsoft Office versions, and service packs for Spanish language operating systems.
GFI releases freeware anti-virus version of GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server
Sep 22, 2003 · London, UK
In line with its efforts to promote network security, GFI today released a freeware version of GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server 6, its content security product that handles the security risk of file downloads without resorting to blocking them all at firewall level. The freeware version scans HTTP and FTP downloads at the network perimeter using a single anti-virus engine, and can be used as additional protection by companies who do not yet perform virus scanning at firewall level.
GFI FAXmaker for Exchange chosen Windows & .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winner
Sep 16, 2003 · Loveland, CO
Penton Media’s Windows & .NET Magazine announced today that GFI FAXmaker for Exchange was selected a winner in the Best Fax Server category of the Windows & .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Awards.ï申GFI FAXmaker was also voted Best Fax Server last year, when the Windows & .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Awards were first introduced.
GFI adds Bayesian anti-spam filter to GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 9
Sep 04, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today launched GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 9, its server-based anti-spam tool that now boasts a Bayesian filter, which is able to adapt automatically to the latest spamming techniques and catch a record amount of spam. Current anti-spam techniques are largely static, meaning that it is fairly easy for spammers to evade them simply by tweaking their messages. The GFI MailEssentials Bayesian filter is adaptive: it changes over time and learns spamming techniques, making it much harder to dodge.
GFI releases DownloadSecurity for ISA Server 6 - Includes Trojan and executable analyzer
Sep 01, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today announced the release of GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server 6, a content security product that handles the security risk of file downloads without resorting to blocking them all at firewall level. GFI DownloadSecurity content checks downloaded files for malicious content and viruses, and enables administrators to assert control over what files users download from HTTP and FTP sites. Version 6 includes many key features, the most significant of which is a new Trojan and executable scanner.
GFI MailSecurity adds Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine to its arsenal
Aug 27, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, leading provider of Windows-based network and content security products, and Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, have announced that the Kaspersky Labs anti-virus technology will be offered as part of GFI's leading email security product, GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP.
GFI releases freeware anti-virus version of GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP
Aug 21, 2003 · London, UK
In a bid to help administrators preempt a possible wave of new virus outbreaks, GFI today released a freeware version of GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 8, its email content security solution.* The freeware version scans inbound and outbound mail using a single anti-virus engine, and can be used as additional protection by companies who do not yet perform virus scanning at mail server level or at the gateway, and by those who run just one anti-virus engine.ï申The freeware version can also check message bodies and subjects for keywords; this feature can be used to detect inappropriate mail.ï申ï申
GFI LANguard N.S.S. 3.3 extends patch management to other language versions
Jul 23, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today announced the release of GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) 3.3, which offers patch management for German, French, Italian and other languages. A version for Spanish users will be available shortly. Prior to version 3.3, GFI LANguard N.S.S. could only deploy patches for English language Microsoft Office versions and service packs for English language operating systems.
GFI launches GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP 11
Jul 21, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, developer of the market-leading GFI FAXmaker fax server range, has launched a new version of GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP, 11. Version 11’s main new feature is its inbuilt SMS gateway that enables network users to send SMS messages from their desktop. GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP 11 supports Windows Server 2003, and also includes the capability for users to receive faxes in PDF format.
GFI white paper exposes how hackers can elude anti-virus software with custom Trojans
Jul 09, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today released a white paper to help network administrators tackle the growing problem of Trojans, which are increasingly being used to steal credit card data, passwords, and other sensitive information, and to launch electronic attacks against targeted organizations. GFI's latest white paper outlines what Trojans are, why they pose a danger to corporate networks, and how to protect against them. It can be viewed at http://www.gfi.com/whitepapers/network-protection-against-trojans.pdf.
GFI launches MailSecurity competitive upgrade offer
Jul 02, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today unveiled a special competitive upgrade deal for those who switch from a competing email anti-virus/content security product to GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP. Through this offer, those who replace their current email security solution with GFI MailSecurity will be given a 50% discount on full GFI MailSecurity pricing.
GFI releases MailSecurity 8 - Introduces Trojan and executable analyzer
Jun 23, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today announced the release of GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 8, an email content security product that uses multiple anti-virus engines, exploit detection, an HTML threats engine, and content and attachment checking to scan incoming and outgoing email for viruses, exploits and attacks. Version 8 includes many key features, the most significant of which is a new Trojan & Executable Scanner.
GFI launches GFI FAXmaker for Exchange 10
Jun 16, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, developer of the market-leading GFI FAXmaker fax server range, has launched a new version of GFI FAXmaker for Exchange, 10. Version 10's key feature is its inbuilt SMS gateway that enables network users to send SMS messages from their desktop; this allows them to easily contact business colleagues and associates who are on the road or away from their desk. GFI FAXmaker for Exchange 10 supports Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003, and also includes the facility for users to receive faxes in PDF format.
GFI FAXmaker for Exchange voted .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Award winner
Jun 03, 2003 · Dallas, TX
Fawcette Technical Publications has announced that GFI FAXmaker for Exchange has been selected as the Best Communication/Collaboration Solution in the first .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Awards. The award was formally presented to GFI yesterday during Microsoft Tech Ed 2003, where GFI is exhibiting at booth 960.
GFI updates its products to support Windows Server 2003
May 29, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, leading worldwide developer of messaging, content security and network security software for Windows administrators, has announced that its entire product range now supports Windows Server 2003, the new multipurpose operating system released by Microsoft Corp. last month.
GFI MailSecurity awarded Checkmark for anti-virus protection a 2nd time
May 05, 2003 · London, UK
GFI announced today that GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP, its email content security and anti-virus solution, has been awarded Anti-Virus Checkmark Level 1 certification from West Coast Labs for the second year in a row. The certification confirms that GFI MailSecurity, launched last year, continues to meet the Checkmark program’s rigorous standards for detecting in-the-wild viruses.
GFI releases white paper on patch management
Apr 23, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, global provider of network security products for Windows-based networks, has released a white paper to help network administrators deal with the pressing problem of patch management in an efficient and highly cost-effective way. The document can be downloaded at http://www.gfi.com/whitepapers/patch-management.pdf.
GFI LANguard N.S.S. 3.2 offers complete patch management solution
Mar 27, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today announced the release of GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) 3.2, which offers complete patch management. GFI LANguard N.S.S. can now deploy patches and service packs remotely for all major Microsoft applications, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft ISA Server. It also offers improved installed patch checking for Internet Explorer and IIS.
GFI launches freeware version of Exchange Server anti-spam product
Mar 05, 2003 · London, UK
As a contribution to the battle against spam, GFI today launched a freeware version of GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 8. The free version allows incoming email to be checked against popular DNS blacklists (also known as real time blacklists) at server level, prior to distributing the mail to network users. It also enables administrators to set up their own blacklists and includes a patented automatic whitelist management tool.
Disclaimer software for Exchange Server provided free by GFI
Feb 27, 2003 · London, UK
GFI today announced that it is offering a server-based disclaimer module as freeware. This module, included in GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 8, enables administrators to automatically add text to each outbound email, such as a legal disclaimer or commercial information - a feature that is not present in the "out of the box" Microsoft Exchange Server. By offering this as freeware, GFI is providing organizations with an easy way to defend themselves against the legal liability arising from an employee's inappropriate use of a corporate email address.
GFI releases GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 8
Feb 19, 2003 · London, UK
Spam. Everybody hates it. Nobody wants it - and for good reason: unsolicited email is not only offensive, inappropriate and fraudulent, but spam also wastes network users' time and network resources. According to a January 2003 CNN report, spam costs businesses US$13bn annually. In addition, spam can be dangerous. Combating it is both a business necessity and a public service.
GFI expands its reseller partner program
Feb 06, 2003 · London, UK
GFI, leading developer of messaging, network security and content security software, has restructured its reseller partner program. The changes, introduced as result of GFI's rapid growth over recent years, include different tiers of partnership and new sets of benefits per level. While motivating all members, the revamped reseller program offers greater rewards to high-flying partners.
GFI releases latest version of its acclaimed network security scanner
Jan 20, 2003 · London, UK
Safety and security for an enterprise network has long been an ongoing struggle between the "black hats" and corporate security officers. Now, as recent events have shown, hacker targets have expanded to include small business and home networks which simply share an Internet connection and a printer. There is no longer any "safe place." Network security is becoming everyone's concern and what is needed now is a tool that is simple, powerful and affordable. To meet this need, GFI - developer of content security and network security software - today launched GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner 3.1, an upgrade to its critically acclaimed version 3.0.