GlobalSign HackAlert Now Available Through CloudFlare Apps

Company's malware detection and early warning system HackAlert is now available through CloudFlare Apps.

GlobalSign, a Certification Authority (CA) and provider of SSL Partner Programs, today announced that it has partnered with CloudFlare, a web service performance and security solution provider, to offer its malware detection and early warning system, HackAlert, via CloudFlare Apps. HackAlert will protect CloudFlare's customer base by identifying drive-by downloads and providing alarms for 'zero-day' malware threats hidden in websites, protecting website owners and their customers from the damaging effects of malware. HackAlert is available via the CloudFlare App marketplace starting at USD 49 per year.

The company articulates that everyday thousands of websites are hacked and used as vehicles to distribute malware to website visitors. Malicious code is injected into unsuspecting websites to compromise PCs and spread virus', hijack computers, or steal personal data. Once a website becomes infected with malware, the damages are usually irreversible; search engines like Google will flag the infected site and alert potential visitors of the danger of visiting the site in the search results and the browser interface, immediately driving down website traffic, and in turn causing loss of brand reputation and revenue.

According to it, introducing HackAlert to CloudFlare's customer base via CloudFlare Apps will give website owners an early warning and detection solution should their site be injected with malicious code. HackAlert uses numerous techniques to actively analyze the content of each webpage for signs of compromise and ensure even the newest and most advanced malware distribution techniques are identified. Delivered as a cloud-based web service, users do not have to install or download any software. Users are immediately notified via real-time if malicious code is found on their site with the snippet of malicious code for quickly and easy remedy, essentially allowing website owners to confidently do business with their customers knowing their website, customers, and brand reputation will be protected.

The company states that CloudFlare Apps is a service that makes installing web applications fast, safe and one-click simple. CloudFlare Apps allow web applications to be activated through CloudFlare without requiring code changes. The HackAlert solution is now available via CloudFlare Apps. Users simply sign up through CloudFlare's dashboard and HackAlert will begin immediately monitoring users' web pages. The HackAlert plan allows for daily monitoring up to 100 pages and includes immediate notification via email along with the snippet of malicious code for quick and easy removal.

"GlobalSign anticipates the introduction of HackAlert Malware monitoring technology to CloudFlare's customer base will help raise awareness of zero-day threats as well as response to the increasing demand for web based protection services," said Steve Waite, Chief Marketing Officer, GlobalSign. "We are dedicated to helping organizations implement malware detection to protect their customers, their search engine traffic, and their corporate brand."

"CloudFlare is committed to web security," said Matthew Prince, CEO and Co-founder of CloudFlare. "That's why we are pleased to add GlobalSign's HackAlert service to our new Apps marketplace, specifically for websites owners who will benefit from early compromise warnings to ensure their valuable websites are not blacklisted by search engines like Google."