New Morpheus TM 3.3 File-Sharing software Increases Advanced Security and Privacy Protection

Latest Morpheus version includes anti-virus scanning, Web search and electronic file shredding functionality

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LOS ANGELES, August 26, 2003 -- StreamCast Networks™ Inc., creators of the popular file-sharing software Morpheus™ and a global leader in peer-to-peer communications technology, today announced the release of its new Morpheus™ 3.3 software. In addition to continuing its no spyware policy, Morpheus 3.3 provides users with the ability to automatically scan downloaded files with their anti-virus software to help to ensure that their computer remains infection-free from malicious viruses. Morpheus 3.3 includes increased Web search capabilities, improved 3rd party chat functionality, and the ability to electronically shred downloaded files in order to prevent against file security intrusions.

"Like our previous version, Morpheus 3.3 responds to our users' concerns about invasions of their privacy and security. We expect more users to download Morpheus 3.3 because it provides a faster, safer, more secure file-sharing experience while delivering reliable downloads with greater search results," said Michael Weiss, CEO of StreamCast Networks, Inc. "Consumers can expect to see regular feature upgrades and technological innovations from us that reflect their needs and desires."

Morpheus 3.3 incorporates security functionalities that allow users the option to more privately protect the host IP address of downloaded files by linking to a worldwide network of public proxy servers that act as intermediaries between Internet users. Morpheus 3.3 allows its users to access public 'blacklists' of IP addresses that are believed to violate the privacy of users. The new version of Morpheus is also a smaller file application requiring less computer resources while adding network speed and performance.

Morpheus 3.3 features include:

Advanced file sorting capabilities - folders for music, documents, videos, and photographs
Metadata editing capabilities
More user configurable options - including ability to become a leaf or ultra-peer
Smart installer - uses less bandwidth for downloading
Magnet support - ability to create clickable Web links to download files or email friends
Improved chat features
Hashed IP's - conceals user IP-address within Morpheus
Anti-Virus protection - enables virus scans of downloads
Web search - ability to search the entire Web from within Morpheus
File-Shredder - easily shred files

Morpheus 3.3 is available for free at www.morpheus.com

About StreamCast Networks, Inc.
StreamCast Networks, Inc., creators of the Morpheus software product is a leading global communications technology company that is revolutionizing Internet digital media distribution and communications via software that enables users to communicate directly with one another on an unprecedented scale. Users according to CNET's download.com have downloaded over 114 million copies of Morpheus.


Contact:
Christopher Barker or Brian Sibley
Text 100 Public Relations for StreamCast Networks

Phone: 206-381-3791

Brian O'Neal
Sr. Director of Communications
StreamCast Networks

818-887-8610 ext. 122

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