The alarming frequency of security attacks has prompted many Antivirus companies to dish out Linux specials, with MicroWorld and F-Secure recently joining the list.
Speaking to CXOtoday, P K Kurian, GM - national sales, MicroWorld Software Services, said, "Virus attacks on the Windows platform has literally scared the living daylights off PC Users. This has led to the emergence of GNU/Linux as an alternate solution as it is less vulnerable to virus attacks. MicroWorld is targeting to achieve at least 25% of the total Antivirus and content security solutions market in India of GNU/Linux users in the coming financial year 2004-05"
Currently, there is a large Indian user base in terms of GNU/Linux installation on the server side, which include major ISPs, corporate's and SME's who put GNU/Linux on their email gateways for better security, stability and cost considerations.
MicroWorld's recently completed the development of its first Linux Antivirus solution, christened MailScan, which is available as a downloadable beta test version from the company's website.
Kurian added, "We have currently included a database of more then 86,000 known viruses, worms and Trojans, which are updated daily. Any mails containing the malware will be quarantined immediately and all responsible persons (Admin, sender etc) are notified."
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