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More Internet Users to Benefit from VeriSign EV SSL Protection as Mozilla Launches Firefox 3
Growing Browser Support for Extended Validation SSL Means More Internet
Users Can Now ‘See Green’
London, UK – June 17, 2008 – The latest version of the Mozilla
Firefox Web browser features advanced security protections that can
help Mozilla’s 175 million users from unwittingly giving sensitive
information to e-criminals. That’s because Mozilla Firefox 3,
launched today as part of a global download
event, supports Extended Validation (EV) Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL) Certificates from CA vendors including VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:
VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for
the networked world.
When Internet users visit a site protected by VeriSign
EV SSL Certificates, the "Site Identity" button attached to
the location bar changes colour to indicate the level of identity information
provided, offering immediate reassurance that they’ve reached a site
whose authenticity has or has not been verified by VeriSign.
That kind of assurance is essential on today’s Internet,
where identity thieves frequently lure consumers to convincing impostor
Web pages. Such fraudulent pages are a common tool for e-criminals bent
on stealing sensitive personal information, from passwords to Social
Security Numbers. According to Netcraft, the number of sites live
with EV SSL Certificates has surpassed 6,000.
Since 2004, the Firefox community has grown to more
than 175 million users. Firefox is available in 50 languages and used
in every country in the world. Because Internet Explorer 7 also supports
VeriSign EV SSL Certificates, the protection offered by Extended Validation
now is available to even more Internet users.
By deploying VeriSign EV SSL Certificates, online
banks, retailers and other businesses help build trust and confidence
among consumers by offering them immediate and visible assurance that
they are dealing with reputable e-commerce sites. In addition to the
green address bar, Firefox 3 also displays other visual cues, including
a new field that contains the name of the organization that owns the
site as well as the security provider that issued the certificate, such
as VeriSign. To learn more about VeriSign EV SSL, visit http://www.verisign.com/EV-SSL
“To shield Web users from online crime rings that
are rapidly evolving in sophistication and reach, Web domains worldwide
are protected with VeriSign EV SSL certificates,” said Tim Callan, vice
president of SSL product marketing at VeriSign. “With today’s release
of Firefox 3, the Firefox developer community is ensuring that millions
more Internet users enjoy the most advanced and comprehensive protection
against theft via phishing and Web page frauds. Now there’s more reason
than ever for businesses and organizations to deploy VeriSign EV SSL
Certificates on their sites.”
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) is the trusted provider of Internet
infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each
day, VeriSign helps companies and consumers all over the world engage in
communications and commerce with confidence. Additional news and information
about the company is available at www.verisign.com.
Contacts
Media relations: Victoria Henry, vhenry@verisign.com,
+44 20 8600 0723
Investor Relations: Nancy Fazioli, ir@verisign.com
, 650-426-5146
Statements in this announcement other than historical
data and information constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks
and uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ
materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainty
of future revenue and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly
operating results due to such factors as the inability of VeriSign to
successfully develop and market new products and services and customer
acceptance of any products or services, including VeriSign EV SSL solutions;
the possibility that VeriSign’s announced services may not result in
additional customers, profits or revenues; and increased competition
and pricing pressures. More information about potential factors that
could affect the company's business and financial results is included
in VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2007 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign undertakes no
obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the
date of this press release.
©2008 VeriSign, Inc.
All rights reserved. VeriSign, the VeriSign logo, the checkmark circle,
and other trademarks, service marks, and designs are registered or unregistered
trademarks of VeriSign, Inc., and its subsidiaries in the United States
and in foreign countries. All other trademarks are property of their
respective owners.
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