PC Magazine Calls New Webroot Product "The Best Antispyware We've Ever Seen" : Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware Wins PC Magaz

) November 3, 2008 --
Webroot,
a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and
SMB markets, today announced Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 has received the PC
Magazine Editors’ Choice Award. In a
recent review, the new consumer security solution was awarded a 4.5 out
of 5 star rating for its malware blocking, detection and removal
prowess. This award marks the ninth time Webroot has received the Editors’
Choice for antispyware, an accomplishment unmatched in the security
market.

Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 didn't miss a single malware sample. It excels both at cleaning malware-infested systems and at keeping threats out of clean systems, and it beat all of the other standalone antispyware products and security suites that I've tested

As a useful bonus, it comes with 1GB of online backup, and also local backup.

Webroot is very proud to be recognized by PC Magazine for our continued leadership in anti-malware protection; the primary security technology demanded by consumers

Viruses and spyware costs consumers billions of dollars every year, so protection is even more important in these challenging economic times. Webroot's desktop security products provide consumers with unmatched value based on protection of their PC and their valuable data, aggressive price points and superior customer support.

The PC
Magazine Editors' Choice is awarded to products and services
that stand out from others in their respective categories. During
extensive testing conducted by PC Magazine, Webroot AntiVirus
with AntiSpyware 6.0 was recognized for its superiority in detecting,
removing and blocking malicious software.

“Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 didn't
miss a single malware sample. It excels both at cleaning
malware-infested systems and at keeping threats out of clean systems,
and it beat all of the other standalone antispyware products and
security suites that I've tested,” said PC
Magazine Lead Analyst Neil
Rubenking. “As a useful bonus, it comes
with 1GB
of online backup, and also local backup.”

The integrated backup is a new security feature that automatically
protects users’ digital photos, music and
other valuable files. Webroot is currently the only software maker to
include automatic
backup as part of a standalone antivirus and antispyware solution. Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 is one of several new security
products recently announced by the company. Other new products include Webroot
SpySweeper, and the Webroot
Internet Security Essentials suite, both of which include file
backup.

“Webroot is very proud to be recognized by PC
Magazine for our continued leadership in anti-malware protection;
the primary security technology demanded by consumers,”
said Webroot Senior Vice President and General Manager Paul
Lipman. “Viruses and spyware costs
consumers billions of dollars every year, so protection is even more
important in these challenging economic times. Webroot’s
desktop security products provide consumers with unmatched value based
on protection of their PC and their valuable data, aggressive price
points and superior customer support.”

A full review of Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 can be found
online at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2333287,00.asp.

Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware is available online at www.webroot.com
and at major retailers nationwide.

ABOUT WEBROOT

Webroot, a Boulder, Colorado-based company provides industry-leading
security solutions to consumers, enterprises and small to medium-sized
businesses worldwide. For more information visit http://www.webroot.com/
or call 800.772.9383.

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