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Intersections Inc. Partners with Comcast to Provide Advanced Identity Protection Services to Their CustomersCHANTILLY, Va., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Intersections Inc. (NASDAQ: INTX), a leading provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management services that has protected 32 million consumers, today announced a new partnership within the ISP industry with Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), to provide identity theft protection services as part of an innovative product by Comcast called Constant Guard(TM). Constant Guard helps to keep XFINITY Internet customers safe by providing protection for their computers and personal information when shopping and banking online. As part of this partnership, Intersections' consumer business - marketed under the IDENTITY GUARD® brand - is providing Comcast three unique solutions to help combat the rising threat of identity theft. As a result, XFINITY Internet customers can now have more insight and management into their credit scores and credit profile. Customers can enroll in these solutions by downloading Comcast's Constant Guard Protection Suite at xfinity.com/constantguard and clicking on the IDENTITY GUARD® promotion. "We are pleased to be working with Comcast to provide innovative online identity theft security services that will enhance the online experience of Comcast's XFINITY Internet customers," said Michael Stanfield, CEO and Chairman of Intersections Inc. "With the Constant Guard Protection Suite, Comcast is making a statement that security is top priority. Our partnership with Comcast provides the company's XFINITY Internet customers with real time protection," he said. "Times are still tough, helping our customers protect their identity and credit is critical," said Jay Opperman, Senior Director of Security and Privacy at Comcast. "We are offering the industry's most comprehensive suite of protection by any major ISP. It makes sense to enhance our Constant Guard services with a product offered by a trusted company like Intersections, that has provided services to the top financial institutions in North America for well over a decade." The Federal Trade Commission reports that identity theft continues to be the number one reported crime in America. And with the increase in reported breaches, hacks and cyber attacks, Intersections and Comcast are taking a strong stand to protect the identities of XFINITY Internet customers while they bank, shop, and browse online. This partnership is a testament to Intersections' core value proposition as a pioneer of the identity theft protection industry. About Intersections Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX) is a leading provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management services. Eight million consumers are actively protected by Intersections' consumer and breach remediation services offered through North America's leading financial institutions, directly to consumers under its award-winning IDENTITY GUARD® brand (www.identityguard.com), and through its exclusive partnership with ITAC, the Identity Theft Assistance Center. Since its inception in 1996, Intersections has protected 32 million consumers. For advice, opinions, and the latest news on identity theft for consumers, visit http://www.IDGuardian.com. Twitter handle: IDGuardian. Identity Guard is a registered trademark of Intersections Inc. Constant Guard is a trademark of Comcast Corporation. SOURCE Intersections Inc. |