Eugene Kaspersky Hosts ''Challenges We Face in Today's Cyberworld''.

WOBURN, Mass. -- -- Webinar examines Internet-born threats and the evolution of the challenges companies will face--

The face of Internet-born threats has fundamentally changed in the past five years. The numbers have quadrupled, and virus writers have the growing number of organized

online crime units knocking down their doors to defraud users with viruses, worms, trojans and phishing scams. Eugene Kaspersky, co-founder and head of anti-virus research at Kaspersky Lab, will host a webinar on security in today's cyberworld, the changing landscape of malicious threats and the challenges of staying ahead in the battle against viruses and other threats.

Who: Eugene Kaspersky, co-founder and head of anti-virus research, Kaspersky Lab

What: "Challenges We Face in Today's Cyberworld"

When: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 2:00 PM ET

To register, please visit: http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=12129&s=1&k=80D0EB1D8C8765A3F1146C344C5F4758 &partnerref=Kaspersky (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field)

Webinar attendees will get a comprehensive look into the state of Internet security today and what's in store for the future. Kaspersky will discuss today's evolving threats and where the future challenges lie with the increase in malicious code and potentially devastating impact on business and personal users alike. Kaspersky will highlight:

--Virus writers' current tactics

--What the future holds: Mobile, PDA, Wireless

--What can be done to prevent future outbreaks

"As the number of malicious programs increases, the cyberworld becomes less trustworthy and more dangerous for end users," said Steve Orenberg, President of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. "With virus writers now working together and for profit, companies must remain diligent in their efforts to rapidly thwart Internet attacks and understand new emerging threats."

About Kaspersky Lab, Inc.

Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Kaspersky Lab, Inc. delivers the industry's most immediate protection against Internet-born viruses and threats. Kaspersky is unmatched in the speed that it detects and disarms even the most sophisticated new attacks. Kaspersky offers complete security protection with advanced anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and firewall capabilities, supported by rapid response and automated hourly updates from its world renowned virus detection lab. Kaspersky is the software of choice as the anti-virus engine behind many of the industry's leading security solutions, protecting more than 75 million users worldwide. The company provides live 24x7x365 tech support from engineers with 15+ years of leading anti-virus lab research experience. Superior round-the-clock protection, ease of use, robust functionality, and cost-effectiveness make Kaspersky ideal protection for small and medium sized businesses. www.kaspersky.com.