New version of leading security suite offers extended protection and greater usability

GRISOFT, developer of the AVG family of security software products, today released the second beta edition of AVG 8.O for Windows for public testing.

AVG 8.0 offers a completely new multi-threaded scanning engine that combines anti-virus and anti-spyware while retaining the product’s signature small footprint and scanning efficiency. Additional protection is provided in the form of safe searching and safe surfing protection acquired through the recent purchase of Exploit Prevention Labs; rootkit detection; basic security for MSN and ICQ instant messaging; and detection of malware-infected files on websites. Windows users interested in participating in this public beta can register and download the software at http://beta.avg.com.

”This new version of AVG significantly extends the protection available to our users,” said Karel Obluk, chief technology officer for AVG. “We believe that this additional online protection, in addition to the redesigned user interface, will provide simpler, more effective protection against today’s Internet threats – real-time protection in a real-time world.”

Adds chief research officer Roger Thompson, “We’re looking forward to seeing early user feedback on this second public beta, and to providing users with the best possible protection against malware and cybercrime whenever they’re online.”

Through its public beta process, AVG is able to test new functionality in a wide range of real-world environments in addition to its development and research labs, thanks to the company’s 60+ million users. Beta test participants also benefit by directly providing feedback on new products before their release to the general population. About GRISOFT GRISOFT is a leading developer of antivirus, firewall protection and Internet security solutions for consumers and SMBs. It is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with more than 60 million protected computers around the world. Established in 1991, GRISOFT employs some of the world’s leading experts in Internet security, specifically in the areas of virus analysis and detection, software development, and threat research. AVG’s award-winning products are distributed globally through an extensive network of resellers and the Internet as well as via Software Developer’s Kits (SDKs) to interested third parties.

AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd (www.avg.com.au) Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd is the Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific distributor of the AVG range of Anti-Virus and Internet Security products. AVG solutions provide complete online protection against everything from viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits to hackers, scammers and identity thieves. The AVG products, which are installed on more than 60 million PCs worldwide, provide outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for home, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG provides always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktops, servers and email in the home plus corporations, government agencies, utilities and educational institutions.

AVG (AU/NZ) has over 1400 resellers across Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific.

For more detailed information please contact: Lloyd Borrett AVG (AU/NZ) 03 9581 0807 Shuna Boyd BoydPR 02 9418 8100