1 Steganos Security Suite 2006 released to increase privacy protection for UK PC users The latest version of the leading encryption software offers stronger encryption and more user-friendly decryption, defence against 100,000 malware programs, secure deletion of data and user behaviour traces, AntiTheft-technology that can help to recover stolen computers, a password manager and password-protected browser favourites. 11 October 2005 - Steganos, European leader in providing security and privacy software for consumers and SMEs, has launched Steganos Security Suite 2006. This latest version of the leading privacy protection suite includes the latest releases of Steganos Safe 8 and Steganos AntiSpyware 2006, as well as a raft of features exclusive to this suite. Highlights of the new software include: Support for 256 bit encryption using the never-cracked AES algorithm USB-sticks, mobile phones or digital cameras can be used to unlock encrypted drives USB sticks can be used as rewriteable encrypted safes Steganos AntiTheft: gives a PC owner data on where their PC is being used so stolen machines can more easily be recovered Password-protection for browser favourites Integrated Internet Trace Destructor and Shredder Password Manager can now automatically enter passwords as well as storing them Automatic Crash Protection Free updates for a generation of the software Steganos Security Suite 2006 in detail Steganos Safe 8 With Steganos Safe 8, also available as standalone product, users can create an unlimited number of secure, encrypted virtual drives, each containing up to 64GB of data. The drives can be accessed directly from within applications, through Windows Explorer and through any internet browser. Safe 8 uses the long-established but never cracked international encryption standard AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Previous versions of Steganos Safe employed 128-bit AES. Now using 256 bit keys, Safe 8 provides a level of encryption that is considered by the US National Security Agency to be of a high enough standard to protect its data classified as top secret.
2 Drives can be unlocked using USB keys, storage cards, digital cameras or even wirelessly using ActiveSync-compatible mobile telephones and Bluetooth. The secure data is automatically unlocked when the device is connected and is automatically locked when the device is removed again. USB keys can now be used as rewritable mobile safes: Data can be added from any PC when the key is removed all data is securely encrypted. Encrypted archives can be burned to CD, DVD, and the 8.5GB capacity DVD-DL disks. The content of the encrypted storage can be opened on any PC without additional software. Steganos File Manager and email encryption Steganos Security Suite 2006 encrypts and hides sensitive data invisibly in image and sound files so that they don t attract attention. Users can encrypt individual files or whole drives and even emails can be encrypted for sending. The self-decrypting emails can be opened on receipt without any additional software. Steganos AntiSpyware 2006 Steganos AntiSpyware, also available as standalone product, is included in the Steganos Security Suite for the first time. Steganos AntiSpyware erects a defence against identity theft and will help computer users to protect their hardware, software and data from malicious programs and hackers. Steganos AntiSpyware 2006 now destroys over 100,000 malware programs and has been optimised to run up to 400% faster than the previous version. The software offers realtime protection and prevents personal data being sent over the internet, browser favourites being manipulated, the start page being hijacked and search requests being diverted. The application comes with a year of fully automated free updates. The programs identified and fully destroyed by AntiSpyware include: Keyloggers - which monitor keypresses and help hackers to steal passwords; Remote access trojans which hackers can use to control computers remotely; Denial of service agents which can be used to initiate attacks against websites and internet connections, thereby damaging the user s connection availability. Steganos AntiSpyware complements firewalls and antivirus programs which do not seek out these threats. Steganos Shredder
3 To ensure data is securely deleted, Steganos Security Suite includes Steganos Shredder. This provides three methods of destroying unwanted data: simple overwriting, the technology of the US Department of Defense DoD5220.22-M/NISPOM 8-306 and the Gutmann method with 35 rounds of overwriting. The deep cleaning shredder can eliminate any remains from files previously deleted using other means, ensuring that there is no data on the disk s free space which can be reconstituted. This is especially important if a computer is being sold on the second hand market. Internet Trace Destructor The integrated Steganos Internet Trace Destructor 2006 now destroys over 200 surf and work traces. With a mouse click, users can delete history traces from browsers (now including Firefox), AIM and other messengers, Google Toolbar and Desktop Search, Media Player, and search requests on peer to peer networks. Data can be deleted on request or automatically after surfing. In the latest version it is also possible for traces to be discreetly deleted in the background without on-screen notifications. With a click, users can select different trace groups, such as Windows or browser traces. This enables files that consume excessive space or threaten the user s privacy to be chosen for removal. Users can store their trace deletion preferences. Steganos Password Manager Steganos Password Manager enables users to store and manage their passwords, including automated entry of user name and password at password-protected websites: the user only has to remember the password for the Password Manager. It can also create secure passwords automatically by extrapolating random codes from mouse movements. The user just chooses how many characters the password should have and whether numbers or special characters should be used. Private Favorites The user s favourite Web sites remain private: The list of favorites is password-protected. Steganos AntiTheft By using Steganos AntiTheft, computer owners can increase the likelihood of recovering their computer should it be stolen. When the program is activated, the computer is given
4 an ID and regularly communicates with the Steganos Server. Should a computer be stolen, the owner can log in at the Steganos website to see the IP addresses of that computer s connections to the internet in the last 30 days. With the assistance of the appropriate internet service providers, this data can be used to identify where the computer was connected to the internet and whose internet access account was used to connect it. System requirements Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional Internet access 27MB free disk space for installation Minimum screen resolution of 800x600; at least high colour (16 Bit) At least 40MB free memory, 60MB free memory recommended At least Pentium or comparable processor Mouse or other pointing device Requirements for Steganos Safe8: Additional hard disk space is required for secure storage. The NFTS file system is required for the full use of 64GB secure drives. With the FAT32 file system, drives have a maximum possible size of 4GB. For the portable safe, a CD or DVD burner with corresponding software is required. Up to 8.5GB is required as temporary storage space for optimal use. The use of Steganos Portable Safes on computers without Steganos Safe8 installed requires administrator rights. Supported devices: ActiveSync-compatible devices (eg phones, PDAs); all devices that Windows recognises as a writeable storage device (eg USB keys, storage cards, digital cameras). Bluetooth must be supported by the computer and mobile phone for wireless unlocking to be supported. Storage devices and key devices are not supplied by Steganos. Availability Steganos Security Suite 2006 is available online at www.steganos.com now and the boxed version will be available 7 October 2005.
5 Price Download and boxed versions are 49.95. Users can upgrade from the previous version of Steganos Security Suite for 24.95. Review software If you would like to request review copies of the software, please call Kate Boulby on 0208 996 1652 or email her at kboulby@prompt-communications.com. About Steganos About Steganos: Founded in 1996 in Germany, Steganos offers a complete portfolio of user-friendly security and privacy products, including encryption/steganography, antivirus protection, personal firewall and internet anonymity software. Steganos has more than two million users throughout Europe, North America and Latin America. The company markets and sells its products through its website and through its growing network of global resellers, retailers and electronic software distributors. Steganos is a privately held company. For more information on Steganos, see: www.steganos.com