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.

(PRWeb October 21, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced that it has detected a new variant of a rogue antivirus application using strong graphical similarities to Symantec?s Norton Antivirus. The rogue antivirus application is distributed through various online download sites and is advertised by the generic name of ?AntiVirus Pro? (antiviruspro.exe or setup.exe).

(PRWeb September 18, 2008)

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More than 18 million college students will head back to school this fall and nearly every one of them owns a personal computer. Unfortunately, many of these students will learn a number of hard lessons: Data loss and hackers, like midterms, are inescapable. Human error, software corruption, malware infections or theft, will be just a few of the reasons that many students will lose valuable data in the coming semester and underscore the need to protect both computers and content.

(PRWeb August 07, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the availability of Webroot® Secure Backup, a new data backup solution for home PC users which protects digital photos, music and any other files from damage or loss. Webroot Secure Backup, delivered over the Internet as a service, automatically secures data online, locally or both to ensure users always have access to the files they value most.

(PRWeb July 15, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the appointment of Frederick Ball as Chief Financial Officer. Ball will oversee Webroot?s financial operations and help to drive the company's strategic growth initiatives.

(PRWeb July 07, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced that it has taken the top spot in Publisher Sales in units for the entire security product market for the month of May by capturing 26.8% of the retail security market.

(PRWeb June 30, 2008)

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PrivacySoftware.biz today announces the top privacy protection and anonymous web browsing software for this year. The two categories reviewed were history and evidence eraser software and anonymous web surfing software.

(PRWeb March 26, 2008)

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Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of Internet security for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today urged everyone preparing taxes on computers connected to the Internet this year to protect personal and financial information from a new wave of keyloggers, system monitors and viruses. Deploying an antivirus and antispyware solution during tax season will help safeguard taxpayers' information from these dangerous Internet threats.

(PRWeb March 18, 2008)

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Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of Internet security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today reported the results of its latest research, "State of Internet Security: Protecting Consumers Online." According to the report, shopping online is expected to increase worldwide this holiday season along with the threats to online shoppers. The report revealed that a surprisingly large number of Internet users are not taking the steps necessary to ensure their privacy and personal information while online shopping. This lack of precaution will put them at risk of becoming a victim of cyber crime. The report further discusses specific risks, how to identify them and how to protect against cyber threats.

(PRWeb November 19, 2007)

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Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of Internet security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today unveiled Webroot(R) AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall, an enhanced and rebranded version of the current Webroot Spy Sweeper(R) with AntiVirus 5.5 solution, a recent winner of the PC Magazine Editor's Choice award. Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall offers the most complete security protection against viruses, spyware, data theft and hackers through an integrated combination of anti-malware shields and behavioral technology, as well as a two-way desktop firewall with multi-layer intrusion prevention software. The firewall is also available online as a standalone solution called Webroot Desktop Firewall.

(PRWeb October 24, 2007)

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