Released on: July 17, 2008, 9:17 am

Press Release Author: MRB Public Relations

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Press Release Summary: Authentication Service Gives an Additional Layer of Security
for Bloggers

Press Release Body: Media Contact: Company Contact:
Trisha King Sarah Fender
MRB Public Relations Positive Networks
850.259.1232 913.499.4152
tking@mrb-pr.com sfender@positivenetworks.net

PhoneFactor Makes WordPress Logins More Secure than Most Online Bank Accounts

-- Authentication Service Gives an Additional Layer of Security for Bloggers --
OVERLAND PARK, KS (July 17, 2008) - Positive Networks, a leading provider of
security products and services, today announced that PhoneFactor, its phone-based
authentication technology, is available as a free plug-in to WordPress, the largest
self-hosted blogging tool in the world. With PhoneFactor, WordPress' hundreds of
thousands of bloggers can protect their sites from unauthorized access - thus
protecting their reputation and their readers. PhoneFactor makes WordPress logins
more secure than most online bank accounts.
The PhoneFactor plug-in adds a second form of authentication to WordPress
administrative logins. Bloggers log in to WordPress with their user name and
password (just like they do today) and instantly they get a call. They answer the
call and press # to complete their WordPress log in. A hacker would need to know the
blogger's log in information and have physical possession of their phone to log in.
Since the PhoneFactor call is made only if the correct user name and password are
entered, if a user gets a call when they are not logging in it means their log in
information has been compromised. By entering 911#, they can instantly reset their
password - essentially locking their WordPress account.
\"Most people tend to use the same usernames and passwords on every web site," stated
Alex King, developer of the plug-in for WordPress. "As a result, a compromised
account/password on any service might give someone access to your entire online
life. With a system like PhoneFactor, which uses a call to your phone as a second
type of authentication, this risk can now be significantly reduced.\"
About PhoneFactor
PhoneFactor is a simple two-factor authentication service that provides far greater
security than usernames and passwords. The award-winning service can use any phone
(mobile or landline) as a second form of authentication. PhoneFactor can be setup in
minutes and eliminates the need for tokens, smart cards or certificates. The basic
service is free with advanced modules available for enterprise deployments.


About Positive Networks
Positive Networks is a leading provider of security products and services, including
the award-winning PhoneFactorTM two-factor authentication and identity protection
service, and the PositivePROTM remote access service. Awards include:
"Best-in-Class" Service Provider by Stratecast Partners, finalist for SC Magazine
Excellence Award, AlwaysON AO100, Info Security Product Guide Product Excellence
Award winner. For more information, please call 877-668-6536 or visit
www.phonefactor.com.
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