Amazon.com Brings Spam Cube To The United Kingdom

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2006

The makers of Spam Cube have formed a partnership with Amazon.com, Inc's UK division Amazon.co.uk in an effort to give more PC users retail access to their revolutionary anti-spam technology. Starting this winter, the Spam Cube, which stops unwanted email, viruses and phishing attacks dead in their tracks, will be available for direct purchase at Amazon.co.uk.

"Our alliance with Amazon.co.uk is a prime example of the global appeal of the Spam Cube," said David Soares, Chief Business Development Officer for Spam Cube Inc. "Amazon's popular brand and wide customer base makes them an ideal e-tailer to handle the opportunity in the UK market. We're entering consumer markets worldwide through the biggest retailers in town, and the convenience of our Security On Demand is giving home PC security software a run for its money."

Amazon continues to be the reigning champion of online retailers, with 2005 sales of $8.5 billion, up 23% from $6.9 billion in 2004. In 2006, Amazon expects sales to reach $10 billion. The e-tailer broke its own single-day record last year when more than 3.6 million items were ordered on Dec. 12.

"Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online," said Senior Product Manager for Amazon. "We continually aim to increase the selection available for our customers and the Spam Cube is a welcome addition to our range."

Amazon's retail foundation is expected to be a major boost for Spam Cube Inc., tempting more consumers to purchase what has become a must-have product for personal computers. A must-have due to the growing sophistication of spammers, according to security officials.

The volume of image-based spam appearing in email boxes has doubled since April of 2006, according to a recent report in USA Today, and shows no sign of slowing. The spam is harder to detect than text-based spam and consumers are more likely to read image-based emails. Most image-based spam is coming from stock scams, says the report, and is being purported by "spam gangs" in the United States and Russia.

"Sending spam and creating misery for Internet users is the lifeblood of these gangs," said Soares, "The only way to fight this problem is with technology that's able to counter every move made by these criminals. Making our product available through Amazon means it will reach more computer users and make a huge difference in preventing phishing attacks and curtailing other security issues."

The Amazon venture will increase Spam Cube's profile tremendously, and likely rankle the feathers even more of Hormel Foods. The American corporation recently lost its trademark battle when European Union officials rejected Hormel's attempt to prevent other companies from using the word "spam" on products that stop unwanted email.

Undeterred by canned meat, the Spam Cube will hit the UK at a suggested retail price of £99, and will continue its quest to keep personal computer users safe and secure.

About Spam Cube, Inc

Spam Cube, Inc is known for creating the world's first anti-spam gadget for the home called The Spam Cube. The Spam Cube is famous for protecting every day consumers who are faced with complex spam, viruses and identity fraud scams on the Internet, by simply plugging it into their home computer or home network.

Spam Cube, Inc is based in New York, NY and has 11 patents pending.

Spam Cube's Internet address is http://www.spamcube.com

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as health and personal care, jewelry and watches, gourmet food, sports and outdoors, apparel and accessories, books, music, DVDs, electronics and office, toys and baby, and home and garden.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including http://www.amazon.com, http://www.amazon.co.uk, http://www.amazon.de, http://www.amazon.co.jp, http://www.amazon.fr, http://www.amazon.ca, and http://www.joyo.com.

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