The release of an advanced version of its PuriFile deep document inspection software has been announced by ITT Corporation. PuriFile finds hidden information in files and then using an integrated assistant plug-in, helps cleanse the document. While saving the administrator and end user valuable time, PuriFile v3.2, the latest version, provides additional inspection capabilities.

PuriFile is a powerful document inspection tool that detects and identifies hidden objects and metadata within Microsoft Office files, which could accidentally or maliciously disclose sensitive information or confidential digital assets. PuriFile can discover and reveal sensitive words or numbers, cropped and scaled images, pictures or graphics hidden under other pictures or graphics, camouflaged text, objects hidden off the page and much more.

PuriFile v3.2, the advanced software, performs a fully recursive analysis of the contents of both .zip and .tar files. PuriFile will also carry out "dirty word" checking, regardless of file type, while still performing deep content inspection for Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PDF formats. This release, in addition to numerous new inspection tests, also supports review of .msg formats, as created by saving messages and attachments from Microsoft Outlook.

PuriFile v3.2, includes, additionally, a greatly improved file-type determination, and a simplified installation and upgrade process, making it both more robust and easier to install and use. This is reflected in a reorganization of the installation and user manual, with extra sections added to address special "Server Administration" needs.

While still available in the normal client/server licensing, PuriFile is now also available in a low cost stand-alone version for individual and small office security inspection applications.