December 2009
BitDefender secures industry recognition for performance in proactive malware detection
Top certification from AV- Comparatives awarded for excellent performance in threat detection with low false positive rates.
BitDefender Antivirus 2010 has received the top certification level from AV-Comparatives for its ability to detect malware in infected PCs while providing a low false positive rate.
BitDefender’s head of antimalware lab, Viorel Canja said “BitDefender is extremely happy that Antivirus 2010 has received Advanced+ Certification in malware detection while providing the lowest false positive rate out of all tested products. Out of the eight products that received the Advanced+ rating, four employ BitDefender technology, further proving our commitment to malware detection.”
AV-Comparatives tested sixteen antivirus products for performance. Products were classified under a four-level ranking system ranging from Tested to Standard, Advanced and Advanced+. The results were published in November 2009.
BitDefender Antivirus 2010 delivers advanced proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks and identity theft, without slowing down a user’s PC. Main features include the ability to confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers and even total strangers. Antivirus 2010 also protects user identity, allowing users to shop, bank, listen and watch privately and securely. It guards conversations with Instant Message Encryption, reduces the system load, and avoids requesting user interaction during game play, and more.
For further details on the results of this test, please visit AV-Comparatives.org or to view the test results in PDF format click here.
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BitDefender will be participating at Infosecurity Europe 2010, the No. 1 industry event in Europe held on 27th – 29th April in its new venue Earl’s Court, London. The event provides an unrivalled free education programme, exhibitors showcasing new and emerging technologies and offering practical and professional expertise. For further information please visit www.infosec.co.uk
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.