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Free AVG 7.5 Posted By : Chris Holgate

AVG is a fantastic free piece of anti-virus software that matches up to the highest standards.

AVG Targets Google Android Security With Acquisition

AVG Technologies wants to acquire DroidSecurity to bolster its security capabilities for the burgeoning smartphone market. – AVG Technologies has agreed to acquire DroidSecurity to bring its mobile security capabilities in-house.
DroidSecurity is focused on protecting smartphones, tablets and other devices running on Google Android from malware. The acquisition enables AVGs Mobile Solutions Team to extend its security of…


AVG Introduces Security Software Suite for SMBs

Internet Security Business Edition and Anti-Virus Business Edition offer SMBs social networking security features. – Free antivirus software developer AVG Technologies announced the
availability of AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition and AVG Anti-Virus
2011 Business Edition, designed to give Internet-active SMB owners the
protection they need.
From online transactions and e-mail communications to hand…


AVG Lists Most Dangerous Countries for Web Surfers

New research from AVG Technologies ranks the countries where Web surfers come under attack the most. Topping the list are places such as Turkey and Russia. But the countries with the least attacks may surprise you. – A snapshot of the threat landscape by AVG Technologies named Turkey the most dangerous place to surf the Web.
AVGs analysis is based on an examination of attacks during the last
week of July. According to the company, AVG software detected attacks
against one in 10 customers browsing the Web in…


AVG Internet Security 9.0 Review Posted By : David Smith 56

Although the AVG Internet Security 9.0 suite is thin on extra features, it does effectively scan all web pages before they are displayed on your browser keeping you safe from malware and the potential for identity theft. Known as an above average internet security software, it does contain one of the best antispyware scanners.

AVG Enhances Internet Security Business Edition

AVG Technologies offers cost-conscious businesses an update of its Internet Security Business Edition 9.0 and AVG Anti-Virus Business Edition security software solutions.
– Security and antivirus software specialist AVG Technology has improved protection
and performance of Internet Security Business Edition and AVG Anti-Virus
Business Edition, aimed at small to medium-size businesses.
The two updated solutions are available online and through resellers; multipacks


Attackers Improving Search Engine Optimization to Push Rogue Security Tools

In an analysis of a rogue anti-spyware scam, AVG Technologies noted that just 24 hours after a news event, attackers had already gotten their malicious links into five of the top 10 Google search results. The incident highlights the challenges faced by search engines such as Yahoo, Google and Microsoft Bing.
– Poisoning search engines results to trick users into visiting malicious sites is not a new tactic. But as an analysis by AVG Technologies shows, it can be very effective.
Examining a rogue spyware campaign that sought to take advantage of interest in the earthquake in
Samoa
last week, AVG determ…