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Tuesday, February 6, 2007
There has been much concern over all the things people can do over the Internet, especially children. Parents are and very well should be concerned about what their kids are doing and who they are talking to on the World Wide Web, especially with websites like MySpace and Xanga.
One British company in particular has realized this and released a security device that can help parents keep their children safe from online predators. The new device, XGate, was developed by Manchester based Global Security One (GSEC1) and gives parents the ability to monitor what kids are doing on the internet via mobile phone. Act as the fly on the wall and see what conversations kids are having, block access to and even shut down online chat rooms, or the PC itself if you are uncomfortable with the situation. Do all this with your mobile phone from your office, couch, supermarket, car, or wherever you are on the globe. All with the touch of a button.
XGate is compatible with all broadband requirements and can be connected to a maximum of 4 computers at once and it’s innovative technology will actually stop the threat before it reaches the computer. XGate can do this because of the extensive research on pedophile behavior. It’s database can detect the grooming language used by pedophiles and other predators. Unlike other programs, XGate is not a piece of software that you have to install on the PC that eventually just slows down your computer. Instead, it just plugs right into the computer with an ADSL modem, providing safe and secure internet use that can be monitored from anywhere on the globe.
Mark Brooks, International Technology Marketing Manager of GSEC1 said this about the new product:”The fact that I have a four year old son makes me particularly sensitive to the threat posed by pedophiles who stalk the Internet to groom unsuspecting children. I am proud to be able to say that I have been involved in the XGate project which will save children’s lives. We are launching the ADSL compatible version now as our research highlights that the greater proportion of the country has that type of Internet access and so we can offer a wider population of children the protection they need. The next iteration of the XGate will be compatible with cable Internet connectivity and wireless.”
Not only does XGate provide parental monitoring of chat room use, but also Identity protection, keeping your information (such as credit card numbers) safe from spyware and hackers. Also included is virus and firewall protection, Email and web filtering, secure gaming, and even remote access. For example, you can access your work computer from home, with all the protection you need from viruses, spyware, and hackers.
XGate is available now for about $195 at Amazon.com. For more information on XGate and how to order, check out www.xgate.com.