Newly Patented Technology Reaffirms AhnLab Position as Premier Provider of Online Banking Security

- AOS prevents information theft from malicious codes including Zeus Trojan and variations during internet banking

- AhnLab has filed for a patent on the technology to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AhnLab Inc., a leading provider of integrated security solutions, today announced the issuance of Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Patent No. 10-2008-0007159: “Protection System and Method for Internet Websites.” The newly patented technology enhances the already stalwart AhnLab Online Security (http://aos.ahnlab.com, AOS), END POINT Security Service ensuring safe transactions by protecting personal information on online banking sites.

“As online banking and e-commerce grows in popularity around the world, internet banking security threats by cyber criminals are also, unfortunately, increasing in number and sophistication”

“As online banking and e-commerce grows in popularity around the world, internet banking security threats by cyber criminals are also, unfortunately, increasing in number and sophistication,” said Mr. Hongsun Kim, CEO of AhnLab. “Based on our patented technology and forward-looking approach to security, AOS is able to provide e-commerce merchants and end users with the assurance of knowing their online banking activities are fully secure.”

The latest patented technology is specifically applied to Secure Browser, one of four key components that comprise AOS, and defends against hackers and malware programs by blocking access to the memory area allocated to Secure Browser. The technology ensures the privacy of online transactions by virtually eliminating illegal leakage or manipulation of user account and transaction information.

Different from traditional detection-and-elimination methods utilized by other security products, AOS is a real-time internet banking protection and prevention security solution against hacking tools such as Zeus – the most market-threatening malware today. The impenetrable AOS Secure Browser starts automatically as soon as a user logs on to an online banking site, in conjunction with the Anti-Key Logger, Firewall and Anti-Virus/Spyware programs. This unique approach to internet banking security renders ineffective even the most malicious codes such as Zeus and its variations. More information for AOS can be found at http://aos.ahnlab.com.

In addition to the KIPO, AhnLab is in the process of obtaining patent approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and also plans to file applications with countries in the APAC and EMEA regions. Having received acclaim from several of the world’s best-known banks including Citibank (Korea), Standard Chartered First Bank (Korea), Citicorp Banamex (Mexico), and Banco Santander (Mexico), AOS is rapidly becoming the global security solution of choice for the online banking industry.

About AhnLab, Inc.

Headquartered in South Korea, AhnLab Inc. (KOSDAQ:053800) develops industry-leading security solutions and provides professional services that are designed to secure and protect critical business/personal information. As a leading innovator in the information security arena since 1988, AhnLab's cutting edge products and services have been fulfilling the stringent security requirements of both enterprises and individual users. AhnLab’s products and services include anti-virus solutions, network, mobile and online game security, security management and consulting services. All solutions provide 24/7 real-time detection/prevention of malicious codes and hacking attacks through AhnLab’s emergency response centers including ASEC(AhnLab Security E-response Center) and CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team). AhnLab has been growing steadily in terms of both market share and revenue, recording $ 54 Million in sales in 2009. Today, AhnLab boasts a network of sales and research operations in more than 20 countries worldwide.