New Service Allows Consumers to Verify Website Security Against Hackers
Before Submitting Their Credit Card or Personal Data
NAPA, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ScanAlert today announced an
agreement with ShopSite, a leading e-commerce software provider, which will
allow online shoppers to receive independent third-party verification of a
website's security against hackers before deciding to give out their personal
data. The agreement will make ScanAlert's real-time security rating service
available to over 20,000 websites who use ShopSite's e-commerce software.
"Until now consumers had no way of knowing if the websites they were doing
business with were wide open to hackers seeking to steal their personal
information," said David Currie, CEO of ScanAlert.
"Like corporate accounting practices, corporate security practices need to
be standardized and made public. However, today they remain largely undefined
and unreported. The result is a lack of accountability creating a steadily
increasing stream of publicized hacker break-ins keeping consumers from
trusting e-commerce. Our patent-pending security rating system lets the public
know whom to trust with their data," he added.
"Almost all hacker break-ins take advantage of known security holes that
can be found and plugged. But many websites are just not keeping up, exposing
their customers to identity theft and credit card fraud," Currie continued.
"Our unique security verification technology tests websites for hacker
vulnerabilities and gives consumers a real-time security rating so they can
know when it's safe to give out sensitive personal data. Consumers will no
longer be in the dark about what, if anything, companies are doing to protect
their privacy. More accountability will mean more protection for consumers."
"Security verification is an exciting new technology that will bring real
benefits to our customers, and to online shoppers worldwide," said
David Hills, CEO of ShopSite. "Security concerns remain the number one issue
slowing the growth of e-commerce. Security verification will allow websites
using ShopSite to build trust with their customers."
Hills continued: "ShopSite is focused on providing the technology our
customers need to be successful on-line in today's highly competitive business
environment. Independent verification of adequate security to protect private
information from hackers is the most effective way to address consumer
reluctance to transact over the Web. We look forward to working with ScanAlert
to bring our customers a real advantage in online retail sales."
Currie added: "The value of security verification is underscored by a
recent Harris Interactive(R) survey showing that nine out of ten people would
do more business with websites providing third-party verification of their
security against hackers. ScanAlert's rating system will provide a market
return for companies with superior ratings and jump-start trust in e-commerce.
Everyone benefits."
ScanAlert's security rating is based on extensive vulnerability testing of
the website in question and is independently generated directly from the
ScanAlert network. By clicking on the rating image website visitors can view
current and historical information about the actual security level of the
website, and its vulnerability to hackers, directly from ScanAlert.
About ScanAlert
ScanAlert is a leading provider of website security verification systems
to businesses worldwide. ScanAlert provides continuous monitoring and
third-party verification of a website's security status -- along with
immediate alerts of vulnerability to possible cyber attacks and comprehensive
countermeasure information. Their unique security service enables companies to
stay ahead of hackers and to provide independent verification of their
security status to their customers. ScanAlert is a privately held company with
its technology based in California's Silicon Valley and sales offices in
nearby Napa Valley. More information is available at http://www.scanalert.com or by
calling 707-224-7656
About ShopSite, Inc.
ShopSite, Inc. was founded in 1996 as iCentral, Inc. and developed the
ShopSite product line. ShopSite's easy-to-use interface coupled with its
powerful features have made it a favorite shopping cart of merchants
worldwide. Hosting providers include Verio, Bizland, Lexiconn, and
YourHost.com. ShopSite is headquartered in Provo, Utah. For more information,
visit the company's Web site at http://www.shopsite.com or call 801-705-4100
SOURCE ScanAlert
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Related links:
http://www.scanalert.com
CONTACT:
Ken Leonard, VP Marketing of ScanAlert,
+1-650-579-4605, or ken@ScanAlert.com
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