Tag: security

Astaro Patterns: Controlling Conficker Worm

With the recent attention in the media to the Conficker Worm , many customers have general questions regarding this threat. For the short version, Astaro installations with HTTP Virus protection via the Web Security package have been protected against the HTTP download distribution (such as variant C) of this worm since January. However, with this Worm's ability to spread multiple ways, such as the TCP and UDP transfer of the payload, Virus scanning at the gateway should be bolstered by Intrusion Protection to offer a more complete security defense against Conficker.

Astaro Secure Client V9.1 released

This new release adds a budget manager, multi-certificate configuration, additional GUI languages, WISPr support and many additional minor enhancements. New Features ASC V9.1 offers the following major new features, among others: Budget Manager The new Budget Manager serves to monitor the costs of internet connection, focusing on UMTS, GPRS and WLAN connections

Astaro Comand Center 2.0 Released

We are pleased to announce the General Availability of the Astaro Command Center Version 2.0. This new version introduces the major new ability to configure and manage IPSEC tunnels entirely within ACC itself. By providing a centralized location from which to work with and deploy VPN tunnels between Astaro installations, administrators can save management time and automate many of the tasks involved in successfully linking sites together with encrypted links.

Up2Date ASG 7.400 Delayed/Re-Issue

We have replaced any downloaded 7.400's (not yet installed) with a “placeholder” Up2Date which has new text/tooltip indicating it is not a valid package and cannot be installed. We will reissue 7.400 again shortly, with 2 issues resolved regarding the installation process, at which point the “placeholder” up2date will be replaced with the valid 7.400 again.

Known Issue – Initial bootup after 7.400 installation may take longer than expected

Dear Customers and Partners, after the release of 7.400 we have receive lots of positive feedback from customers who love the new functionality. Besides all the good news our support teams have identified a potential issue on bigger installations

BETA Up2date 7.390 Released

A quick note that we just made available a new BETA release 7.39 0 based on our Beta tester feedback and our own testing. Read on for a short announcement. This release keeps us on track for 7.400 being generally available during the 3rd week of February if the schedule proceeds as planned