AVG Technologies Scoops Up Security Industry Awards

AVG’s Internet Security Software Awarded Multiple Certifications

Amsterdam, NL, September 2, 2009 - AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, today announced a string of important industry awards for its AVG Internet Security product.

AVG Internet Security received the coveted VB100 Award from UK-based Virus Bulletin. Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) subscribers selected AVG Internet Security SBS edition a “Best Channel Product” in two categories -- Email Security and Endpoint Security. And AVG Internet Security became the first product to receive the Checkmark Anti-Malware Dynamic Certification from West Coast Labs.

AVG Internet Security is a comprehensive security solution which protects computer users while they are online. It provides protection against viruses, spyware, rootkits, spam, and all types of malware that can threaten valuable personal information. AVG Internet Security also boasts real-time safe surf protection from AVG LinkScanner. Advanced behavioral technology delivered by AVG Identity Protection (also part of the product), provides an extra layer of protection. It protects against new and unknown threats and safeguards the user’s identity.

AVG LinkScanner Is Making the Internet Clean and Safe, A Half Million Computers At A Time

Marks 500,000 LinkScanner Downloads Since Launch; Prevents Bad Guys from Forming New Botnets

Amsterdam, August 11, 2009 - AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most frequently downloaded free anti-virus software, today announced the half-millionth download of its AVG LinkScanner® software, a free product that protects consumers against web-based security threats and prevents their computers from being recruited for botnets like the ones that brought down Twitter and Facebook last week.

Social Networking Poll Shows Users More Vulnerable Than Ever

AVG and CMO Council survey shows that the widespread and growing use of social networks at home and work is creating serious danger of web-borne identity theft and infection

Amsterdam August 26, 2009 - The results of Bringing Social Security to the Online Community poll were released today, highlighting the vulnerabilities and concerns of social community members around cyber security and the precautions that they are taking or need to take to protect themselves. The online survey conducted by AVG and the CMO Council reveals that while the social networking community has serious concerns about the overall security of public spaces, few are taking the most basic of steps to protect themselves against online crimes.