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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. � May 14, 2008 � BitDefender�, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, today introduced its new antivirus defense for gamers called BitDefender GameSafe, which defends users� PCs from viruses, spyware and rootkits. Traditionally, online gamers have sacrificed security while gaming because of the drag it can place on their PC. A system slow-down can have a life or death consequences in the virtual world. GameSafe keeps the impact on processing power, memory and virtual memory to a minimum, allowing gamers to maintain �in-game� responsiveness and eliminating interruptions during play.

When activated, BitDefender�s GameSafe:
� Minimizes processor time and memory consumption
� Postpones automatic updates and scans
� Eliminates all alerts and pop-ups
� Sets the scanning level to �permissive,� so only the most important files are scanned

Additionally, the GameSafe firewall protects users� Wi-Fi connection from unauthorized access.

�Traditional antivirus security providers are focused on protecting computer applications, while BitDefender is focused on new and emerging threats resulting from the emerging online lifestyle,� said Bogdan Dumitru, BitDefender CTO. �GameSafe offers BitDefender�s award-winning antivirus protection, while not interfering with gamer activities, allowing hours of uninterrupted game play for the ultimate secured gaming experience.�


For more information on the BitDefender�s GameSafe, please visit www.bitdefender.com/gamesafe

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