Webroot releases Vista-compatible product.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 released a Vista-compatible version of its award-winning 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. solution to coincide with the public release of the 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. 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. for consumers. Users of 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 will be offered free upgrades to the Vista-compatible versions of their software. "Windows Vista offers users a new kind of online experience with a variety of exciting new features, services and capabilities. To ensure that this new online experience is not marred by destructive spyware and virus attacks, users need to install the most effective malware protection available," says Webroot Software. "By offering Vista-supported versions of our award-winning Internet security software, users can rest assured that their new operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. are protected by the most advanced technologies." To further prepare its users for the launch of Vista, Webroot's Threat Research team has been conducting exhaustive research and testing to better educate users on the potentially ineffective blocking capabilities in Windows Defender Windows Defender, previously known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, is a software product from Microsoft designed to prevent, remove and quarantine spyware in Microsoft Windows. It is part of Windows Vista and available as a free download for previous supported versions of Windows. , the default anti-spyware component of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system. Through this research, Webroot's Threat Research team discovered that Windows Defender failed to block 84 percent of a testing sample-set that included 15 of the most common variations of existing spyware and malware. "Cyber criminals are constantly developing new technologies to attack users and unfortunately, the introduction of major new technologies only further entices them," adds Webroot. "To ensure their systems are always protected against the most current threats, users must deploy the most technologically advanced malware protection and not settle for less effective alternatives." Superior Protection Against Malware Developed specifically for consumers seeking an effective, yet easy-to-use program to protect their PCs from the two most damaging types of Internet threats, Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus integrates best-of-breed anti-virus technology from Sophos into Webroot's award-winning line of Spy Sweeper anti-spyware products. www.webroot.com |
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