PC Magazine names Aladdin's eSafe Protect Best Internet Security Software Package

– Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), a global leader in the field of Internet content and software security, today announced that it's Internet security product, eSafe Protect Desktop v2.1, won PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award for the Best Internet Security Suite for the second year in a row beating out rivals such as Network Associates. This one-of-a-kind, powerful Internet security solution sets new standards for content protection against any hostile threat coming through the Internet. eSafe Protect Desktop is part of the eSafe line of products, including eSafe Protect Enterprise and eSafe Protect Gateway, providing protection from the gateway to the desktop.

According to PC Magazine, "eSafe Protect does it all." The product is so complete due to its four key protection features; ICSA-certified anti-virus, complete malicious code protection (provided by a patent-pending sandbox module), text-based filtering, and a robust desktop lock-down feature. PC Magazine goes on to say, "If you only plan to purchase one product for antivirus protection and Internet security, eSafe is the clear choice."

eSafe is designed for corporate and home PC users who want access to the power of the Internet but are not willing to take the risk of exposing their resources to potentially lethal viruses or malicious code such as the CIH virus or the more famous Melissa virus. Using its unique Total Sandbox Quarantine^TM, eSafe protect ensures complete, industrial-strength protection at the desktop by isolating all potentially dangerous programs and files in a sterile environment, preventing them from damaging, infecting or stealing from system resources.

"It is an honor to receive the Editors' Choice Award from such a reputable publication," stated Kevin Gorman, president of Aladdin's Internet Security Unit. "PC Magazine drives the computer industry by constantly raising standards of excellence and quality to which we have to aspire. We are pleased to have met these high standards, and look forward to providing the highest level of protection to our customers now and in the future."

The entire line of eSafe products for both home and corporate users are available for download at www.Aladdin.com/eSafe/default.asp and as a shrink-wrapped product.

About Aladdin

Aladdin (NASDAQ/NMS: ALDN) is a global leader in securing digital content, from applications software to Internet use and access. Aladdin's products include HASP and Hardlock, software security systems that protect the revenues of developers and publishers; Privilege, a software licensing platform for the Internet; the eSafe line of anti-vandal, anti-virus and content filtering software for PCs and networks connected to the Internet; and eToken for Internet security and authentication. Aladdin serves its customers through eight offices located in the world's major software markets as well as a network of 50 distributors serving more than 100 countries.