Dear Bugtraq, we are pleased to announce the immediate GeSWall freeware release. GeSWall is an intrusion prevention system for Windows. It protects from intrusions and damage from malicious software by isolating vulnerable applications. Isolation applies an access restriction policy that effectively prevents various kinds of attacks, known and unknown. GeSWall focuses on attack objectives such as taking control of a PC, stealing data, breaking system integrity etc. Instead of blocking specific attack techniques, GeSWall prevents all threats that involve damage, e.g. malicious software (viruses, trojans, spyware), software vulnerabilities and mis-configuration, social engineering etc. At the same time, GeSWall is non-intrusive and does not disable important application functionality. Once installed, GeSWall dynamically isolates web browsers, e-mail, chat, p2p, irc clients and other applications that may serve as entry points for malicious software or intrusions. Viruses, trojans, spyware, keyloggers and exploits cannot pass through an isolated application and so cannot cause damage. The technology used allows any application to be automatically isolated without configuration by a user. To make it even smoother and transparent, GeSWall applies specific access rules for most popular internet applications. Those specific rules come in an open Application Database. GentleSecurity team regularly adds new applications to the database received through automatic update service. An additional information and free version download are available on our web site www.gentlesecurity.com. GentleSecurity Team
