December 2008
If You Think You Know Everything about Malware, Think Again
In a virtual world full of security threats we teach you every day how to fight and survive
BitDefender has taken a bold step to address the total security of its customers with the launch of MalwareCity.com, a virtual city for all those interested in malware and security software. BitDefender▓s goal is to help clarify and provide information on malware and all related subjects. In its Top 100 Undiscovered Websites, PC Magazine calls MalwareCity.com ⌠a great resource for malware information, packaged in a digestible film-noir style.■ At the site, users can read the news, check the current malware threat level, or consult the virus map.
On the MalwareCity.com Blog, BitDefender Lab specialists write about their experiences, about their discoveries, and share their knowledge of malware and the threat environment. Users can look at the posts about spam history and weekly virus reviews, read spam omelette √ which shares BitDefender testing and spam map generation methodology √ learn how to remove a specific virus, get the latest malware alerts, or gather information about malware history, rogue software and botnets. Users are encouraged to join the fight against e-threats by joining the community and submitting posts on the blog by emailing them.
When visiting MalwareCity.com, BitDefender encourages users to check out the present threat level and see if the virus map is indicating a high ⌠temperature■ in the user▓s region. Users can also scan their computer using MalwareCity.com▓s online scanner or they can embed it on their site and share BitDefender▓s security solutions with their friends and community.
MalwareCity.com is constantly being updated, so BitDefender is encouraging users to stay tuned for the latest news in the industry and the latest blog posts. Users can also subscribe to the MalwareCity.com weekly newsletter, visit the Fan Zone to choose their favorite way to support MalwareCity.com, and follow the latest updates from MalwareCity.com on Twitter.
About MalwareCity.com
MalwareCity.com is a BitDefender╝ initiative for the software security community and a free resource for those interested in their online security.
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.