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Program update AVG 9.0.791

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

New recommended program update is available for download. More

AVG Research Study Reveals More Than 40 Percent of World’s Malicious Websites are Hosted in the United States

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:32:34 +0000

AMSTERDAM, March 10, 2010– AVG Technologies, makers of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, today unveiled the results of a research study which shows that – contrary to popular opinion – most malicious websites are hosted on US servers and not in other countries like China.

AVG and LimeWire Secure World’s Largest Peer-to-Peer Network

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:55:55 +0000

AMSTERDAM, March 9, 2010 - AVG Technologies, developers of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, today announced that LimeWire LLC has licensed the AVG Anti-Virus SDK engine and has integrated the anti-virus/ anti-spyware protection into LimeWire Pro, its premium file sharing software. Through this partnership, all files will be scanned before LimeWire Pro will allow them to play or execute on an end user's computer, which prevents infected files from harming machines. LimeWire Pro users will see the “Protected by AVG” assurance whenever a downloaded file is safely scanned and cleaned.

VeriSign and AVG Announce the Integration of VeriSign Trust™ Seal within AVG LinkScanner® Search Results

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:11:17 +0000

RSA Conference (San Francisco) – March 1st, 2010 - VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure for the networked world, and AVG Technologies, developers of the world's most popular free antivirus software, today announced an agreement to display the new VeriSign Trust™ Seal within AVG LinkScanner® search results pages. For all Web sites that are customers of the VeriSign Trust™ Seal, this feature is now available in the latest version of the AVG LinkScanner software, and over time, will enable tens of millions of consumers to more easily identify safe sites.

Bob Gagnon, AVG’s Vice President of Channel Sales, Recognized as a 2010 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:58:53 +0000

Amsterdam, February 22, 2010– AVG Technologies, makers of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, today announced that Bob Gagnon has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel's CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers.

AVG Adds Senior Team to Form Global Strategic Alliances Division

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, February 2, 2010– AVG Technologies, developers of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, today announced the formation of a Global Strategic Alliances (GSA) group focused on corporate development and licensing initiatives, as well as strategic partnerships. The GSA group will offer AVG's security technology into new areas where it can protect people and businesses from malware, phishing scams, social networking hacks and other online harm.

AVG Technologies Makes Safe Bet with GlobalCollect

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 26, 2010– AVG Technologies, developers of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, today announced that they have partnered with GlobalCollect to facilitate electronic payments in the 167 countries where AVG software is currently available. With more than 110 million active users around the world, AVG security products support all major operating systems and platforms and are distributed globally through resellers as well as through the internet. Currently, all credit card payments worldwide are being processed through GlobalCollect, while additional local and alternative payment methods such as eWallets, direct debits, and real-time bank transfers will be rolled out successively.

AVG Posts Record Growth and Surpasses More Than 110 Million Users Worldwide

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:46:14 +0000

AMSTERDAM, January 19, 2010– AVG Technologies, the world's leading provider of free Internet security solutions, today announced another record year of record revenue, profit and customer growth. As of December, 2009, AVG's user base surpassed the 110 million user milestone. In the wake of these strong results, AVG has officially named current CEO, J.R. Smith, whose leadership has been responsible for driving the last three years of strong performance and growth, to the permanent position in leading the company to its next phase of growth as it pursues a public offering.

AVG Shows Why It’s Still the #1 Most Downloaded Software

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Amsterdam, January 6, 2010– AVG Technologies, developers of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, starts off the year still dominating the security sector as the number-one most downloaded software of all time on CNET's Downloads.com website—delivering more than 1.5 million downloads every week and an astonishing 247 million downloads cumulatively since AVG was first offered at the site. A quick retrospective of the top awards and certifications earned by AVG throughout the year explains why:

Yule be Sorry

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:38:15 +0000

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (December 2, 2009)– AVG Technologies, the UK's number one Internet security provider, today revealed that up to £185 million could be lost to online fraud during the Christmas shopping season.