August 2007
BitDefender Continues to Top Malware Detection Charts, Retaining Position as World▓s Strongest Single Engine Antivirus Solution
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. √ August 30, 2007 √ BitDefender╝, a global provider of award-winning antivirus software and data security solutions, announced today that its antivirus engine detected 99.51% of the malware in independent tests conducted by AV-Test.org of Germany. In doing so, BitDefender led all other single-engine competitors in finding the most malware, once again demonstrating the powerful capabilities of its patent-pending B-HAVE╝ advanced detection techniques
Performed earlier this month, the test measured the capabilities of 29 competing single- and multi-engine antivirus solutions on their ability to detect nearly a million different pieces of malware using the most up-to-date signatures. Only validated samples of malware found in the wild and collected by AV-Test in the past six months were used in the testing process.
⌠We are very pleased with the results of this test and will strive to continue leading the pack among top antivirus vendors,■ commented Bogdan Dumitru, BitDefender▓s chief technology officer. ⌠AV-Test▓s results demonstrate BitDefender▓s ongoing commitment to providing home and SMB users with solutions that offer the absolute highest levels of malware protection. The timing of these results is ideal, as it shows the level of protection now available in BitDefender 2008, our newest line of security solutions.■
For further details on the results of this test, please visit AV-Test.org (http://www.av-test.org). Details on the company's testing techniques can also be obtained here.
About Bitdefender®
Bitdefender is the creator of one of the world's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified internet security software.Since 2001, the company has been an industry pioneer, introducing and developing award-winning protection. Today, Bitdefender technology secures the digital experience of around 400 million home and corporate users across the globe.
Recently, the company has won a range of key independent recommendations in the US, UK and across Europe, including ConsumerSearch, Which?, Stiftung Warentest and Taenk. Bitdefender antivirus technology has also finished top in leading industry tests from both AV Test and AV-Comparatives. More information about Bitdefender's antivirus products is available from the company's security solutions press room. Additionally, Bitdefender publishes Malware City providing the latest updates on security threats and helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware.