ATLANTA, Aug. 31 - The following statement is attributable to Kevin Brand, vice president, product management, EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK).
"Today's Microsoft announcement stating that the company's Phishing Filter Add-in for MSN Search Toolbar is the first such technology to be integrated into a Web search toolbar is incorrect.
"In April 2004, EarthLink launched ScamBlocker(TM), a phisher-site blocking feature that is available at no charge to all Internet users - not just EarthLink access subscribers. To date, more than 1.3 million consumers have downloaded ScamBlocker.
"Scamblocker is part of an easy-to-use, browser-based application that can be downloaded and installed as an Internet Explorer(R) or FireFox(TM) toolbar. These toolbars also include a search engine powered by Google(TM), as well as EarthLink's Pop-Up Blocker(SM). In addition, the toolbars include EarthLink's SpyAudit, which runs an audit detailing all spyware programs residing on a user's personal computer.
"Consumers can download the browser-based application at EarthLink's Web site, http://www.earthlink.net/earthlinktoolbar."
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"EarthLink. We revolve around you(TM)." As the nation's next generation Internet service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. Serving over five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, web hosting, wireless voice and data services, or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking, security or voice over IP, EarthLink provides the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's Web site at http://www.earthlink.net.
