January 12, 2010
GMO Hosting & Security to Offer Free Emergency Malware Testing to all Websites Hosted on iSLE and RapidSite Servers
- GMO Hosting & Security, Inc.
Tokyo – January 12, 2010 – GMO Internet Group company, GMO Hosting & Security today announced that it will offer free WebAlert emergency malware(*1) screening and detection to all 35,000 websites hosted on iSLE and RapidSite servers.
On December 24, 2009 we screened 6,000 websites using WebAlert. However, following the Gumblar virus outbreak and a sharp increase in malware infection over the new year period, GMO-HS will conduct another screening this time targeting all iSLE and RapidSite customer websites.
At the same time, in order to help our customers protect their websites against malware infection, GMO-HS announces a special campaign offering cash back on set up fees and the first month’s usage fees to all customers who sign up for a new WebAlert plan.
(*1) Malware: Malicious software including computer viruses, worms, and spyware. Incidences of files and confidential data stolen from end users’ computers, fraudulent use of websites, and other damage caused by malware is increasing every year.
Hosting service servers generally have solid security structures that are not easily infiltrated by malware. For this reason malware attacks are often targeted at computers operated by website creators and administrators, or exploit known vulnerabilities in programs contained within a website. Corporate websites infected by malware risk passing on the infection to site visitors. It is essential that companies put in place measures to prevent such attacks to avoid potentially serious damage to customer trust. GMO-HS launched the WebAlert malware detection and notification service in April last year helping customers address the threat of malicious software.
Free Screening
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Screening Period
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January 12-31, 2010
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Targeted Websites
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All websites hosted on iSLE and RapidSite servers (*2)
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Application Method
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No application necessary
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Screening Results
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In cases where infection is detected, the owner of the website domain name is notified by email.
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(*2) Restricted to customers that hold iSLE or RapidSite service contracts directly with GMO-HS.
Cash Back Campaign
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Campaign Period
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January 12 – February 28, 2010
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Eligible Customers
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All customers applying for the first time for new Smart plan or Secure plan contracts of six months or longer from the WebAlert (http://www.web-sec.jp) website during the campaign period.
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Details
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Cash back on setup fees and first month’s usage fees.
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WebAlert (All prices tax inclusive)
WebAlert screens websites for malware, when infection is detected, WebAlert identifies affected pages and alerts the website administrator. WebAlert monitors websites and generates notifications 24 hours a day 365 days a year enabling website administrators to react swiftly in the event malware is detected.
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Plan Name
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Quick(*3)
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Smart
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Secure
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Setup Fees
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Free
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5,250 yen
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8,400 yen
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Monthly Fees
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Free
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2,625 yen
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5,250 yen
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Usage Period
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90 days
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According to contract length
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According to contract length
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Administration Screen
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Malware Infection Notification
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yes
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yes
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yes
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On-demand Screening
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3 URLs/day
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15 URLs/day
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30 URLs/day
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Periodical Screening (No. of URLs)
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URL screening only(1)
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URL screening only (30)
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URL screening (60)/
Website screening
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Report
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Email Notification
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yes
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yes
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yes
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(*3) This 90-day plan allows non GMO-HS customers to trial the service.
GMO-HS aims to ensure that hosted websites are safe and secure to view. Going forward we will continue to introduce initiatves aimed at continually improving website security for our customers.
Related Links (All links to Japanese websites unless otherwise indicated)
WebAlert:http://www.web-sec.jp/
iSLE (Shred servers):http://isle.jp/
iSLE (Dedicated servers): http://private.isle.jp/
RapidSite:http://rapidsite.jp/
GMO Hosting & Security
One of Japan's leading hosting providers, GMO Hosting & Security has been providing a diverse range of hosting services through the two brands iSLE and RapidSite since it was first established in 1997. While hosting services are the core of our business we also provide a range of Internet solution products such as electronic authentication certificates and hosting service OEM to ISP and web hosting companies. In November 2006 we received the ISMS (Information Security Management System) International Standard ISO/IEC27001:2005 and JIS Q 27001:2006 Certification.
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About GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, ecommerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449).
GMO Hosting & Security, Inc.
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Company Name
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GMO Hosting & Security Inc. http://gmo-hs.com/eng/
(TSE Mothers Market: 3788)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Mitsuru Aoyama
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Business Description
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-Web hosting
-Internet security
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Capital
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907.800 million yen (9/2009)
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GMO Internet Inc.
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Company Name
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GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en
(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Masatoshi Kumagai
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Business Description
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-Web Infrastructure & Ecommerce
-Internet Media
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Capital
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1.27 billion yen
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*All information contained in this document was accurate at the time of release. Please be aware that information is subject to change with the passage of time and occurrence of future events.