Webroot Spy Sweeper Wins a 2006 PC World World Class Award; Editors Rank Proven Anti-Spyware Software as One of Top 100 Products of 2006.BOULDER, Colo. -- Webroot Spy Sweeper Spy Sweeper is proprietary software sold by Webroot Software, which detects and removes spyware on personal computers that run Microsoft Windows. It scans a computer for spyware by examining files on the computer's hard disk drive, as well as objects in memory, the Windows registry 4.5, the industry's leading anti-spyware protection software created by Webroot Software Webroot Software is a company that creates computer security software. Webroot's corporate headquarters is located in Boulder, Colorado, and the company was founded in 1997. They currently employ about 300 people worldwide. , Inc., has been honored by PC World with a 2006 World Class Award -- one of The 100 Best Products of the Year. The award will be revealed in the July 2006 issue of PC World. "Products that win PC World's World Class Awards set the standard for excellence in the IT and consumer electronics industries," stated Harry McCracken Harry McCracken (born April 2, 1964) was educated in the public schools of Newton, Massachusetts, the Cambridge School of Weston, and Boston University, where he earned the B,A, in history. McCracken is the current Editor in Chief of PC World. , editor in chief of PC World. "From notebook computers and security software to music players and Web sites, the editors reward the most outstanding performers in this annual awards program. Congratulations to Spy Sweeper." Spy Sweeper 4.5 combines Comprehensive Removal Technology (CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. ) with the superior blocking power of behavior-based Smart Shields. CRT uses adaptive recognition processes and proactive spyware research to completely eradicate the most debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction types of spyware from a PC in a single sweep and restore the machine to a stable, pre-infection state. CRT effectively removes some of the most persistent and powerful spyware programs today, including Commonname, LOP, SurfSidekick, VX2/Abetterinternet/Aurora, and Elite Keylogger. Celebrating its 24th year, the respected World Class Awards honor products that meld practical features with innovation and reflect the rapidly changing technology marketplace. To select the winners, PC World's editors examined hundreds of products, including those that have appeared in the magazine over the past 12 months. The 100 winning products and services were selected for their exemplary design and usability, features, performance, innovation, and price. "At Webroot, we are focused on offering our customers the best online protection that they can find within the security market. We are pleased that PC World has recognized this commitment to quality once again," said David Moll, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Webroot Software. "As spyware continues to evolve in severity and pervasiveness, Webroot will continue to stay abreast of threats plaguing Internet users by using the industry's most advanced technologies to provide best of breed anti-spyware protection." PC World's World Class Awards are chosen annually by the editors of PC World. A full a review of Spy Sweeper 4.5 can currently be found at www.pcworld.com or in the July 2006 issue of PC World, available on newsstands June 13. About Webroot Webroot Software, Inc. is the creator and publisher of the award-winning Spy Sweeper line of anti-spyware products for consumers, small businesses and enterprises worldwide. Based in Boulder, Colo., the company is privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] , including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot's software consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviews, and has been adopted by millions globally. Spy Sweeper and other Webroot products can be found online at www.webroot.com and on the shelves of leading retailers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Japan. Webroot products are also available as either branded solutions or on an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and basis. To find out more about Webroot, visit www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383. |
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