Latest Windows Security Flaw Threatens Small Businesses

Toronto, January 5, 2006 /PR/ Microsoft warned of a flaw in its software that allows criminals to remotely control Windows computers. The WMF Windows vulnerability is spreading rapidly through thousands of Website and email-borne images. With no Microsoft patch expected before January 10th, computers are increasingly exposed to the critical threat.

The problem is growing as many small businesses lack mitigation strategies. Canada’s leading security experts at InformationSecurityCanada.com provide management-level decision support and same-day incident-based solutions that eliminate WMF flaws and mitigate current security issues. The company’s flagship business security services are FlexProtect CDS, FlexSecure LockDown, available through Information Security Canada.com and a variety of industry partners.

Claudiu Popa is one of Canada's leading security consultants and the president of Informatica Corporation: "small and mid-size companies face very different security challenges from those of large enterprises. They typically revolve around policies, support and dedicated expertise. Our solution addresses their budgetary constraints while providing reliable, certified experts to help with issues such as the current WMF flaw".

About Informatica Corporation and InformationSecurityCanada.com

Toronto-based Informatica Corporation is Canada’s information security consulting leader. Over the past 16 years, Informatica has provided consulting, analysis, implementation and training solutions to SME and enterprise clients in diverse sectors. Informatica clients include financial organizations, government, non-profit organizations, services, manufacturing and health organizations. The Informatica group of companies offers diversified security solutions including best-of-breed commercial products, research and analysis, strategy and implementation, corporate training and security awareness certification for all corporate employees. On the web: www.InformationSecurityCanada.com and www.InformaticaEducation.com. A downloadable brochure and white papers are freely available from the Informatica Security Library at http://www.informaticasecurity.com/whitepapers.html

For media enquiries, strategic alliances and more information contact:

Claudiu Popa, Chief Security Officer
President & CEO, Informatica Corporation
416-431-9012 info@InformaticaSecurity.com

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