FarStone HackerSmacker^® Ranks High in Firewall Comparison

IRVINE, CA — April 23, 2004 — Less than one month after its release, FarStone Technology’s HackerSmacker 2 software has been ranked third out of 19 firewall software programs reviewed in the March 2004 Security Guide published by Germany’s prestigious PC Professionell Magazine.

HackerSmacker’s ranking, which reinforces its reputation as one of the elite firewalls on the market, beat out more well-known firewall products by ZoneAlarm McAfee, Norton (Symantec), Tiny, and Black Ice.

About FarStone

Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology develops data backup, hard disk imaging, and CD emulation software. FarStone is an ISO 9001 certified software publisher holding multiple technology patents. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, the company licenses its software to corporations, small businesses, educational institutions and consumers worldwide. FarStone’s technology partners include Intel, NEC, Phoenix Technologies and Toshiba.