Syndicate
) October 21, 2008 --
Webroot,
a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and
SMB markets, today announced the introduction of Webroot®
Internet Security Essentials, a new security suite which protects
consumers against malicious programs, hackers and data loss without
slowing the performance of their home computers. In addition to the new
suite, the company announced that the latest versions of the
award-winning Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Webroot
Spy Sweeper® products will now include
online file backup to protect digital photos and other valuable files.
Webroot
Internet Security Essentials delivers award-winning antivirus,
antispyware, two-way firewall, disk cleanup and local and online file
backup technologies in a streamlined and tightly integrated security
suite. Each copy protects up to three PCs, and provides the essential
protection consumers need to be safe on the Internet, without slowing
down their PC experience.
“Home PC users face increasingly complex
threats, both to their computers and their digital files. Many security
suites fall short in their protection as they do nothing to secure the
consumer’s irreplaceable files, and often
include extraneous features that confuse users and can significantly
slow down their PC’s performance,”
said Webroot
Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Desktop Business Unit
Paul Lipman. “Webroot Internet Security
Essentials delivers the critical components for protecting both a PC and
the personal files it contains without slowing it down. And at a price
below other major security suites, Webroot Internet Security Essentials
delivers tremendous value to consumers in these challenging economic
times.”
In addition to the introduction of the new security suite, Webroot
announced the availability of version 6.0 of the Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Webroot
Spy Sweeper solutions. The latest release of these popular security
products provides enhanced protection against viruses, spyware and other
malicious programs and now includes integrated online file backup to
protect against virtually any cause of data loss. This expanded
functionality is free, and current customers will receive the newest
version of their product at no charge.
“Customers have told us they consider their
digital photos and other personal files priceless and need to make sure
they are protected,” added Lipman. “The
addition of online backup to both the Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware
and Webroot Spy Sweeper solutions makes that protection very convenient,
and once again provides a value unlike any other product on the market.“
Each of the three new products also provides:
Pricing and Availability
Webroot
Internet Security Essentials is available for $59.95; Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Webroot
Spy Sweeper software are available starting at $39.95 and $29.95
respectively. All products are available at major retail outlets and
through the company's website at http://www.webroot.com.
About Webroot
Webroot provides industry-leading security software for consumers,
enterprises and small and medium businesses worldwide. Globally
recognized for its award-winning Spy Sweeper line of antispyware and
antivirus products, Webroot security software consistently receives top
review ratings by respected third-party experts and has been adopted by
millions globally. Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware provides complete protection against
viruses, spyware, data theft and hackers. Webroot
Internet Security Essentials is an innovative new security solution
from Webroot that delivers the essential protection consumers need to be
safe on the Internet without bogging down their online experience. Webroot
Parental Controls offers powerful and easy-to-use protection to keep
kids safe online. Webroot Window
Washer® software eliminates all traces of
PC and Internet activity. Webroot recently entered the Software as a
Service market and now offers Webroot
Secure Backup to protect digital photos, music and other priceless
files against virtually any cause of damage or loss such as hard drive
crashes, fire, theft and accidental deletion. Webroot products can be
found online and on the shelves of leading retailers worldwide. To find
out more visit www.webroot.com
or call 1-800-772-9383.
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reserved. Webroot, Spy Sweeper, and Window Washer are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their
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