Internet security provider, Comodo, has unveiled the Comodo SecureBox, a secure desktop application that enables users to safely interact with mission-critical applications on malware-infected devices, such as company computers, Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, and ATMs, among others.†
Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly targeting end users through phishing and other attacks that use sophisticated malware to gain deeper access to sensitive data and corporate networks. Comodo SecureBox protects users against these threats – such as keylogging, SSL sniffing, remote screen viewing, memory scraping, man-in-the-browser/middle attacks, zero-day malware, fund transfer fraud, data exfiltration, and others. It is designed to protect and run only trusted applications and assumes that the host environment is hostile or malware-infected. †
“SecureBox is particularly well-suited for businesses who need to ensure the security of third-party endpoints that are beyond the control of their IT organization,” says Kevin Gilchrist, Comodo vice president of product management. “Financial services companies, healthcare, or health insurance companies, or any company that has a large supply chain where the supplier represents a possible vector for malware would benefit from SecureBox.”
Comodo SecureBox includes the following features:
- Application Containerization:†Secures mission critical data in-transit by†creating a threat resistant tunnel between clients and webservers, allowing companies to ensure customers connect to their services in a secure manner.†
- Keylogger Protection:†Using keyboard virtualization technology, Comodo SecureBox†intercepts keystrokes from the keyboard filter driver and encrypts the information, sending it directly to the target window in a customized message. This process bypasses the entire Windows input subsystem.
- Remote Takeover Protection:†With Comodo’s application-agnostic screen capture detection technology, the application defeats remote desktop takeover†by intercepting the attempt and switching from the default screen to an isolated desktop screen that displays warning messages, prohibiting the hacker from viewing anything on a user’s desktop.
- Anti-SSL Sniffing:†The application detects malicious SSL connections and SSL sniffing by intercepting and verifying certificates using Comodo’s root certificate list, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Anti-Memory Scrapping:†Comodo SecureBox prevents memory scraping by prohibiting external applications from accessing the memory of containerized applications.
- Active Virus Removal:†Before the application opens, Comodo SecureBox performs a cloud-based scan to detect and remove all active viruses on the host device. The results of the virus scan are sent to business administrators for reporting purposes.
Comodo SecureBox can be custom-built as a company-branded application for unique security needs and specifically tailored for end users. For more information, visit www.comodo.com.
