Idium Systems uses its HtCheck scanning technology as the backbone of Securo, the company’s new Internet Shopping service Assurance software. Securo provides essential protection when conducting an online purchase by performing real-time checks and displaying a clear and visual recommendation, distinctively for each shopping site. Securo provides a new form of protection with total control and an intuitive user-friendly interface all in one complete, install and forget package. Securo’s common-sense features and ease of use finally make confident Internet Shopping accessible to all, thus making it a must for every online shopper.

Unlike other security software, Securo specializes in Internet Shopping – on every level. Securo provides five interlocking Service Assurance functions that deliver comprehensive protection that makes shopping online inherently safer. Securo incorporates checks of Information Security, Privacy Protection, Users’ Experience, Merchant Reliability and Merchant Profile. In addition, only Securo provides automatic purchase documentation and follow-up.

Securo delivers the same high level of protection to savvy Internet users and shoppers as well as new and inexperienced ones. Whether located in an office or home settings, it can safeguard your important private information and protect your online purchases.

Securo enables you to make an informed decision when shopping online by covering all aspects of the online purchase:

Easy, complete solution for all shopping risks
With it's enhanced ease-of-use, new Securo v2.0 keeps you in the know and in control. It's Install and Forget operability gets you up and running quickly for instant protection and productivity. Enhanced security alerts provide clear, easy to understand recommendations, giving you the confidence to complete the purchase or to back out.
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Know everything about the shopping site before you buy
New Securo v2.0 comprehensively protects every aspect of the online purchase, giving you all the information you need before you buy. Extensive security checks and analysis integrated with real time essential information presentation such as Privacy Policies, Users'
Experience and Merchant Reliability, ensure that you'll receive the service you deserve - every time you buy!

Customizable, User-friendly Shopping Protection
As soon as it's installed, Securo starts protecting you with automatic, default security settings and levels. When you're ready, Securo' flexible settings can be tailored to your particular needs - guarding you from online shopping risks you wish to avoid. From "install and forget" security to complete customizable control - You always get the protection you need.

Securo v2.0 - Maximizing safe and productive Internet shopping
Securo provides complete, transparent protection from online shopping risks, without interfering with your work. Starting to run as you start to surf the web, it will remain hidden, working in the background, until you start to make an online purchase. When you do, Securo will start to gather information on the website. When you reach the page requesting your credit card information Securo will complete it’s checks and display a clear and visual recommendation before you submit your sensitive personal information. Securo checks:
Security – Is it safe to submit your sensitive information on the specific web page?
Privacy – Is this site dedicated to protecting your privacy? Does it have a privacy policy and what does it say? Are his privacy policies monitored by a 3rd party?
Shoppers’ Experience – How did other users find this site? Is the product delivered on time? Does it match what was advertised? Does it provide adequate customer support?
Reliability – Is there any verification to the credibility and reliability of this merchant?
Merchant Profile – Whom are you buying from? Know everything about the merchant – from physical address, contact information and return policies to delivery methods, payment methods and much more.

In addition, Securo documents your online purchases automatically for future reference – continuing to accompany you even after you buy.

Securo works on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000. It is available for download at www.securo.com. Securo can be evaluated for up to 60 days at no charge. After evaluation, Securo is $24.95 (US) annual license fee per installed computer. Volume pricing is also available.