Webroot Announces Prevx Cloud-based Anti-malware In-a-Box
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Posted on November 24, 2010 at 11:42:01 AM
Webroot Announces Prevx Cloud-based Anti-malware In-a-Box
Prevx 3.0 Now Available From Leading US Retailers
BOULDER, Colorado, November 24, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced
availability of Prevx 3.0 across leading US retailers. From today, PC users
can purchase boxed versions of Prevx 3.0 - powerful, cloud-based anti-malware
technology from Webroot subsidiary Prevx - at Amazon.com, Buy.com, Fry's
Electronics and Fry's.com, J&R, Micro Center, Newegg.com, PCmall.com and
other leading retailers nationwide. The award-winning Prevx 3.0 is a layered
anti-malware solution designed to boost PC protection by offering faster
scanning, a super-light footprint and full compatibility with all the popular
anti-malware brands on the market today. PC users will be able to purchase
two versions of the product: Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware or Prevx 3.0 Cloud
Security, which includes the powerful Prevx SafeOnline browser-based security
technology.
"Attacks by cybercriminals continue to wreak havoc, despite the vast
number of anti-malware or antivirus (AV) products available online or in
stores across the country. Customers regularly praise our layered security
solution for addressing this issue whereby Prevx 3.0 is downloaded and then
installed alongside an existing AV to help boost PC defenses," said Mel
Morris, vice president and general manager of Prevx operations at Webroot.
"Indeed, Prevx is recognized in the industry as a pioneering 'cloud-based'
anti-malware solution. This not only means that our approach to combating
malware comes from the cloud but it is also the way in which we deliver our
product to customers. As a result of our continued success, more customers
have come to us asking for a boxed version of our solution, as this is how
they've historically preferred to purchase their PC software. This is why we
are extremely pleased to be partnering with some of the country's leading
retailers to offer a powerful, cloud-based anti-malware solution in-a-box."
Prevx solutions leverage the world's largest cloud-based threat database
with knowledge of more than 140 million software applications and 40 million
known malicious objects, supported by the most powerful automated malware
research operation. This means that unlike traditional anti-malware
solutions, if Prevx sees a threat once, all users' PCs are immediately
updated to prevent an attack without having to wait for an update. At under
1MB in size, Prevx solutions include the world's smallest, fastest, and
lightest security agent, which downloads, installs and scans a PC in minutes.
Prevx solutions are also fully interoperable with an existing anti-malware
solution. Hence, even if a PC user has a security product installed, Prevx
will run alongside it to show what it is missing and provide an extra layer
of defence.
As a result of this unique combination of faster scanning, a super-light
footprint and interoperability with other anti-malware products, customers
who purchase Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware will be protected by one of the few
solutions to receive a Platinum Product Award from security testing expert
West Coast Labs. Those that select Prevx 3.0 Cloud Security with have all the
benefits of Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware plus the industry leading
browser-based security technology, Prevx SafeOnline. Prevx SafeOnline gives
PC users confidence when using the internet by mitigating the risk of online
fraud attacks such as phishing, DNS poisoning, screen grabbing,
man-in-the-browser and keystroke logging - even in the unlikely event of
malware breaking through a PC's defense.
Morris added: "One harsh reality of the threat that cybercrime poses is
that a single piece of malware that lives undetected for 5 minutes can
already complete its job. For the increasing number of people today who use
the internet to access all manner of personalized services or transactions,
such as online banking and e-commerce, a combination of PC and browser-based
protection is absolutely critical. Prevx SafeOnline offers protection on all
websites and at all times by locking down the PC operating system and browser
to render malware blind to the transaction. This means personal details such
as passwords and log-in credentials will not fall into the wrong hands even
if there is a virus on your PC."
Pricing and Availability
Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware is available today at a recommended annual
subscription price of $29.99 for one PC or $49.99 for up to 3 PCs. Prevx 3.0
Cloud Security is also available from today at a recommended annual
subscription price of $59.99 for up to 3 PCs. In addition, at no additional
charge, U.S. based technical support is provided by CloudSpyder for the
duration of the subscription. CloudSpyder is a U.S. company that publishes,
distributes, and supports software utilities.
Prevx is a wholly owned subsidiary of Webroot. For additional product
information, please visit http://www.prevx.com.
About Webroot
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and
businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is
headquartered in Colorado and employs more than 470 people globally in
operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's
products include email, Web and archiving security services for businesses,
and anti-malware, privacy and identity protection for consumers.
(c)2010 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot is a
registered trademark or trademark of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call
+1-800-772-9383.
Source: Prevx a wholly owned subsidiary of Webroot
For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call +1-800-772-9383.
Prevx 3.0 Now Available From Leading US Retailers
BOULDER, Colorado, November 24, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced
availability of Prevx 3.0 across leading US retailers. From today, PC users
can purchase boxed versions of Prevx 3.0 - powerful, cloud-based anti-malware
technology from Webroot subsidiary Prevx - at Amazon.com, Buy.com, Fry's
Electronics and Fry's.com, J&R, Micro Center, Newegg.com, PCmall.com and
other leading retailers nationwide. The award-winning Prevx 3.0 is a layered
anti-malware solution designed to boost PC protection by offering faster
scanning, a super-light footprint and full compatibility with all the popular
anti-malware brands on the market today. PC users will be able to purchase
two versions of the product: Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware or Prevx 3.0 Cloud
Security, which includes the powerful Prevx SafeOnline browser-based security
technology.
"Attacks by cybercriminals continue to wreak havoc, despite the vast
number of anti-malware or antivirus (AV) products available online or in
stores across the country. Customers regularly praise our layered security
solution for addressing this issue whereby Prevx 3.0 is downloaded and then
installed alongside an existing AV to help boost PC defenses," said Mel
Morris, vice president and general manager of Prevx operations at Webroot.
"Indeed, Prevx is recognized in the industry as a pioneering 'cloud-based'
anti-malware solution. This not only means that our approach to combating
malware comes from the cloud but it is also the way in which we deliver our
product to customers. As a result of our continued success, more customers
have come to us asking for a boxed version of our solution, as this is how
they've historically preferred to purchase their PC software. This is why we
are extremely pleased to be partnering with some of the country's leading
retailers to offer a powerful, cloud-based anti-malware solution in-a-box."
Prevx solutions leverage the world's largest cloud-based threat database
with knowledge of more than 140 million software applications and 40 million
known malicious objects, supported by the most powerful automated malware
research operation. This means that unlike traditional anti-malware
solutions, if Prevx sees a threat once, all users' PCs are immediately
updated to prevent an attack without having to wait for an update. At under
1MB in size, Prevx solutions include the world's smallest, fastest, and
lightest security agent, which downloads, installs and scans a PC in minutes.
Prevx solutions are also fully interoperable with an existing anti-malware
solution. Hence, even if a PC user has a security product installed, Prevx
will run alongside it to show what it is missing and provide an extra layer
of defence.
As a result of this unique combination of faster scanning, a super-light
footprint and interoperability with other anti-malware products, customers
who purchase Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware will be protected by one of the few
solutions to receive a Platinum Product Award from security testing expert
West Coast Labs. Those that select Prevx 3.0 Cloud Security with have all the
benefits of Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware plus the industry leading
browser-based security technology, Prevx SafeOnline. Prevx SafeOnline gives
PC users confidence when using the internet by mitigating the risk of online
fraud attacks such as phishing, DNS poisoning, screen grabbing,
man-in-the-browser and keystroke logging - even in the unlikely event of
malware breaking through a PC's defense.
Morris added: "One harsh reality of the threat that cybercrime poses is
that a single piece of malware that lives undetected for 5 minutes can
already complete its job. For the increasing number of people today who use
the internet to access all manner of personalized services or transactions,
such as online banking and e-commerce, a combination of PC and browser-based
protection is absolutely critical. Prevx SafeOnline offers protection on all
websites and at all times by locking down the PC operating system and browser
to render malware blind to the transaction. This means personal details such
as passwords and log-in credentials will not fall into the wrong hands even
if there is a virus on your PC."
Pricing and Availability
Prevx 3.0 Cloud Anti-Malware is available today at a recommended annual
subscription price of $29.99 for one PC or $49.99 for up to 3 PCs. Prevx 3.0
Cloud Security is also available from today at a recommended annual
subscription price of $59.99 for up to 3 PCs. In addition, at no additional
charge, U.S. based technical support is provided by CloudSpyder for the
duration of the subscription. CloudSpyder is a U.S. company that publishes,
distributes, and supports software utilities.
Prevx is a wholly owned subsidiary of Webroot. For additional product
information, please visit http://www.prevx.com.
About Webroot
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and
businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is
headquartered in Colorado and employs more than 470 people globally in
operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's
products include email, Web and archiving security services for businesses,
and anti-malware, privacy and identity protection for consumers.
(c)2010 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot is a
registered trademark or trademark of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call
+1-800-772-9383.
Source: Prevx a wholly owned subsidiary of Webroot
For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call +1-800-772-9383.