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GRISOFT's AVG Anti-Virus is First to Receive Checkmark Certification on Windows Vista Business Edition.


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 7.5 achieves West Coast Labs certification for Anti-Virus Levels 1, 2 & Trojan

MILBURN, N.J. -- GRISOFT, the developer of AVG Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at

Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software.
 software, announced today that AVG Anti-Virus AVG Anti-Virus[1] is a range of antivirus software for the Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms. History
AVG is produced by Grisoft, a privately held Czech company formed in 1991 by Jan Gritzbach.
 has earned Checkmark certification from West Coast Labs on Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers.

Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities.
 Business Edition. AVG is the first anti-virus program to successfully pass the certification requirements for anti-virus level 1 (detection), anti-virus level 2 (cleaning) and Trojan protection for the business edition of Windows Vista operating system operating system (OS)

Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs.
.

"The Checkmark System is a certification service that is at the forefront of technology validation," said Chris Thomas Chris Thomas may refer to:
  • Chris Thomas (basketball), a former men's basketball player for the University of Notre Dame
  • Chris Thomas (boxer), a cruiserweight boxer
  • Chris Thomas (comedian), a comedian and former host of syndicated music show Rap City
, operations director at West Coast Labs. "For AVG, this achievement demonstrates their ability to remain at the vanguard with technology trends in the security industry."

AVG Anti-Virus provides security protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and potentially unwanted programs that infect computers, servers and networks. All AVG security products are light on system resources (1) In a computer system, system resources are the components that provide its inherent capabilities and contribute to its overall performance. System memory, cache memory, hard disk space, IRQs and DMA channels are examples.  and include automatic updates and free 24/7 technical support throughout the license duration.

"AVG continues to offer the most comprehensive and robust security solutions to businesses and home users," said Larry Bridwell, VP of Global Security Strategies of GRISOFT. "Checkmark certification is another success in our ongoing effort to ensure our products offer the highest threat protection possible. We are very proud to be the first to provide this latest certification for Microsoft's newest operating system."

About West Coast Labs

www.westcoastlabs.org

WCL WCL - A Common Lisp implementation in a shared library by Wade Hennessey <wade@leland.Stanford.edu>. WCL is not a complete Common Lisp, but it does have the full development environment including dynamic file loading and debugging.  is an independent technical consultancy, specializing in the independent testing and validation of the functionality and performance of information security products and services.

With a global client base among the world's leading security technology developers, WCL has a reputation for technical expertise, quality of service and independence. Tests are carried out with pre-defined objectives, to agreed criteria and within a structured methodology appropriate to the individual test.

About Checkmark Certification

www.check-mark.com

Owned by West Coast Labs, Checkmark brings a superior quality testing and certification service to technology developers through independent, industry-accepted standards on product effectiveness and performance for the benefit of corporate end-users and decision-makers. Far more than a static record of functionality tests, The Checkmark system is a proactive process of delivering critical product information, certification and performance data to support decision-makers' information-gathering and decision-making processes in a wide range of security technology sectors.

About GRISOFT

www.grisoft.com

GRISOFT is a leading provider of antivirus, firewall protection and security solutions for consumers and SMEs. It is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with more than 40 million users around the world that rely on GRISOFT AVG products to protect their computers and networks.

Established in 1991, GRISOFT employs some of the world's leading experts in antivirus software, specifically in the areas of virus analysis and detection, software development, and antivirus support. GRISOFT award-winning products are distributed globally through resellers and the Internet as well as via AVG Anti-Virus Software Developer's Kit See SDK.  (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK.

SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit").
) to interested partners.
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