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Guard ID Systems Makes Leading Online Identity Theft Prevention Solution Even Better

ID Vault 2009 Enhanced to Make it Stronger, Faster and Easier to Use

SAN MATEO, Calif., October 27, 2008 – Guard ID Systems, Inc., the first company to combine hardware and software services to protect consumers against online identity theft, today announced an improved version its industry leading ID Vault online identity theft solution. ID Vault 2009 has been reinforced with enhanced security features to safeguard consumers’ online finances when they bank, shop and invest online, plus more than 300 other improvements that make the product more effective, faster to set up and easier to use.

The ID Vault Trusted Network, which monitors a “white list” of trusted ecommerce web sites to protect consumers against fraud, now includes more than 8,000 financial and shopping sites. When consumers visit any of these sites, the ID Vault Trusted Network verifies the IP address and sign-in protocol to protect consumers from unknowingly logging in to a fraudulent imposter site designed to steal their online identities. In addition, a redesigned and streamlined user interface that makes it faster for users to add new online accounts to ID Vault 2009 in just three easy steps.

“ID Vault 2009 has extended its level of security to offer even more comprehensive protection against sophisticated online schemes designed to steal consumers’ online identities and conduct financial fraud,” said David Watkins, CEO of Guard ID Systems. “With more than 300 improvements, ID Vault 2009 makes it even easier for consumers to protect all of their online accounts from identity theft and fraud.”

According to Watkins, the incidence of malware increased more than 50 percent this past year alone. Consumers can be confident that ID Vault 2009 offers enhanced protection against phishing, pharming, keystroke logging, man-in-the middle attacks and other sophisticated techniques cyber criminals may use to try to steal their online identities, especially as they conduct financial transactions online.

New for ID Vault 2009
Among the more than 300 improvements to ID Vault 2009, consumers will benefit from:

• An expanded ID Vault Trusted Network – The ID Vault Trusted Network now includes more than 8,000 financial and shopping sites. By validating the IP addresses and sign-in protocols of these legitimate, trusted sites, the ID Vault Trusted Network ensures that users are signing in to legitimate sites and not fraudulent copies designed to steal their identities and perpetrate fraud.

• A streamlined user interface – ID Vault 2009 makes it faster than ever for consumers to protect their online accounts in as little as three easy steps.

• Even more speed – ID Vault 2009 lets users sign in to their online accounts up to five times faster than before.

• “Goof-proof” account protection – New preview screens in ID Vault 2009 offer visual cues to guide users in confirming online accounts to be protected with ID Vault.

• One-click access to free technical support – ID Vault 2009 offers one-click access to free support via the Web, email or live chat. Phone support is also available.

• Easier management – The new ID Vault Control Center consolidates management functions to let users manage their ID Vault from one convenient place.

Availability and Pricing
ID Vault 2009 is available now for purchase through the ID Vault web site at www.idvault.com, as well as from major retailers nationwide. The suggested retail price for ID Vault 2009 is US$49.99, which includes a one-year subscription for the service and to receive ID Vault protection updates and service enhancements. Unlike traditional Internet security software products, an active service subscription gives consumers the right to install and use ID Vault on any number of PCs.

ID Vault 2009 works on both the Windows XP® and Windows Vista™ operating systems, and requires Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher.

About Guard ID Systems, Inc.
Guard ID Systems, Inc., headquartered in San Mateo, CA, develops and markets ID Vault, the first Internet security solution that combines hardware with software services to protect consumers against online identity theft and fraud when they bank, shop and invest online. ID Vault is available at top retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Buy.com, Costco, Fry's Electronics, QVC, TigerDirect, and more. Visit www.idvault.com for more information.

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ID Vault® is a registered trademark of Guard ID Systems, Inc.

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Press Contact

Lori Evans, Evans Public Relations for Guard ID Systems, Inc.
(650) 200-5891