AVG Technologies wins a string of industry awards.

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Security software maker AVG Technologies has won a string of industry awards for its AVG Internet Security product, AVG said on Wednesday.

The company received the VB100 Award from UK-based Virus Bulletin. Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) subscribers selected AVG Internet Security SBS edition a "Best Channel Producta[euro] in two categories, Email Security and Endpoint Security.

AVG Internet Security also became the first product to receive the Checkmark Anti-Malware Dynamic Certification from West Coast Labs, AVG said. 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 behavioural 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 is a global security software maker protecting more than 80m consumers and small businesses in 167 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet.

AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart and Yahoo!

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