Netcop Software Announces Netcop Webscan Availability

Web Based product hunts down software based criminals

TEMPE, AZ - March 22, 2000 - Netcop Software announced today the immediate availability of Netcop Webscan, enabling Internet users to instantly scan their computers for the latest Internet based threats. Netcop Software also announced that just one month after the re-launch of their website at www.netcop.com, membership of the site has reached a new record number of users.

Netcop.com is experiencing unprecedented success. Internet Users want and deserve to feel that their privacy is being protected. Netcop has taken the lead in delivering this assurance."

Record Rate of Netcop.com Members

Many Internet Users have already benefited from Netcop Webscan. A beta-test involving approximately 1000 users found that about 1 in 8 Internet users were infected with some sort of Internet vulnerability. The increasing frequency of Internet attacks such as the recent attack against The Associated Press has raised awareness of the need for security checking software such as Netcop Webscan.

Netcop.coms unprecedented growth, during a period when many dot-coms are failing is attributed to more than just the increase in online risks. As part of their re-launch, Netcop.com chose The Mahaiwe Web Engine to allow for frequent updates and end user participation. Site visitors are encouraged to tip-off The Netcop" to vulnerabilities, attacks, violations of privacy, and Internet fraud.

Webscan Availability

Netcop Webscan is a result of customer requests and feedback and is part of Netcop Softwares commitment to a consumers right to privacy and security while online. Webscan is available for immediate use at http://www.netcop.com.

About Netcop Software

Netcop Software is a worldwide leader in Internet security and privacy software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower Internet users through great software - any time and any place. Released in 1999, The companys latest Windows software, Netcop Scanner 2.0, received a 5-star Editor's Choice Award from Ziff Davis' ZDNET and continues today to be a favorite among Internet users concerned about privacy.

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Netcop, Webscan, @netcop.com and netcop.com are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Netcop Software in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, press only:
(Christopher M. Alghini), (480-902-3118), (info@netcop.com)

For more information on Netcop Webscan:
http://www.netcop.com