Comodo

Boiling Springs Savings Bank, a financial institution with over $1 billion in assets, faced a significant challenge in protecting its customers from online fraud. With the rise of online banking, the bank and its customers were increasingly exposed to identity theft problems. Fraudulent or phishing sites often mimicked the bank's website, making it difficult for customers to distinguish between the authentic site and the fake ones. This issue was further exacerbated by the fact that 24% of consumers refused to conduct business online due to fear of online fraud, and 20% didn't open emails from financial institutions. Furthermore, 65% of consumers considered security protections as a key factor in their choice of bank. The bank needed a solution that would allow customers to verify the authenticity of its website and protect their sensitive information.

Family Fund, the UK's largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people, faced a significant challenge with their email system. In March, they reached out to Comodo's Business and Enterprise Support Team as several of their users were unable to send any emails through the Antispam Gateway's outbound email filters. An initial investigation revealed that these user accounts were attempting to send two to four emails per minute, leading to the Antispam Gateway's sending limits locking these accounts. Further investigation revealed that the existing anti-malware provider had allowed these user's computers to become infected with a spam-sending virus. This situation threatened to disrupt their communication with various stakeholders, including families, donors, and suppliers.

In the highly competitive online retail industry, particularly in the home décor sector, establishing trust with potential customers is a significant challenge. With a wide range of e-merchants, from national retailers to small, one-person businesses, consumers often experience anxiety about who they can trust for their online purchases. Successful e-merchants understand that while effective advertising, a well-merchandised site, and competitive pricing are important, converting visitors to buyers, especially for non-national brands, also requires establishing a level of trust. This is particularly crucial for online transactions where customers need to feel secure in sharing their personal and financial information.