BitDefender AntiVirus Plus v10 for Windows XP Wins Virus Bulletin 100% Award Certification
BUCHAREST, Romania – 2007 June 07 – BitDefender®, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, today announced that the Windows XP version of BitDefender AntiVirus Plus v10 was awarded VB100% certification from Virus Bulletin for its ability to detect 100% of the viruses on the ICSA Labs WildList. This award adds to the long list of awards and industry acclaim received by BitDefender for its powerful security software solutions.
"With its advanced heuristics, BitDefender AntiVirus Plus v10 is a more well-established product, making it a popular choice for other software makers looking for an extra engine" commented John Hawes, manager of Virus Bulletin’s testing.
BitDefender is setting new standards in the IT security market as one of most powerful providers of antivirus and antispyware software solutions. Powered by BitDefender's unique B-HAVE heuristics-based scanning engines, BitDefender Antivirus Plus v10 integrates antivirus, antispyware, firewall and antispam modules into one comprehensive security package, tailored to meet the needs of computer users worldwide.
“These tests are a valuable and well-recognized tool for gauging the relative performance of today’s antivirus solutions,” declared Mircea Mitu, Director of Product Management for BitDefender Technologies. “Both the Virus Bulletin magazine and the Virus Bulletin conferences have helped the industry enormously by fostering technical competition and the open exchange of ideas. We are honored by once again being a recipient of this award.”
The VB100% certification is recognized as one of the industry’s definitive guides for the performance of an antivirus product. The WildList Organization (http://www.wildlist.org) collects monthly virus reports from anti-virus experts around the world. The data from the reports is compiled to produce The WildList – a list of those viruses currently spreading throughout a diverse user population. A virus that is reported by two or more of the WildList reporters will appear in the top-half of the list and is deemed to be 'In the Wild'.
Virus Bulletin magazine tests the leading antivirus solutions against the viruses which appear in the ‘In the Wild’ list. Only those antivirus solutions that achieve full protection from these latest viruses are considered for the VB100% certification.
Today, BitDefender is trusted by over 41 million users worldwide and offers the industry’s most efficient line of anti-virus and data security defense. BitDefender has won countless awards for its flawless protection of both enterprise and personal computer use software.
For further information on BitDefender AntiVirus Plus v10, please visit the product page.
About BitDefender®
BitDefender is the creator of one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified security software. Since its inception in 2001, BitDefender has continued to raise the bar and set new standards in proactive threat prevention. Every day, BitDefender protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe - giving them the peace of mind of knowing that their digital experiences will be secure. BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. More information about BitDefender and its products are available at the company’s security solutions press room. Additionally, BitDefender’s www.malwarecity.com provides background and the latest updates on security threats helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware.