Prevx Increases Internet Protection of Consumers and Businesses, Introduces Prevx1 v2.0 Next Generation Anti-Malware Software

New version delivers improved user interface, enhanced functionality and real-time, always-on malware scanning.

Derby, England (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 -- Prevx, a leading developer of Automated Malware Research, today announced the latest version of Prevx1, its award-winning security software that protects consumers and businesses from more malware than conventional antivirus and antispyware products. Prevx1 v2.0 dramatically improves ease-of-use and adds unique functionality to help secure PCs and networks from Internet threats.

Prevx has seen unprecedented levels of all types of malware which has led to a huge demand for security solutions that work to detect even the most recent threats," commented Prevx CEO, Mel Morris. Prevx1 has proved enormously popular so we are delighted to bring a new, improved version to market based on the feedback generated by our existing community of users. Prevx1 version 2.0 integrates many new features that make it even easier to ensure security for consumer and business computers."

Prevx1 detects and eradicates viruses, worms and other forms of malware using real-time data gathered from its community of over 300,000 computers. This information is used to recognize the genetics and behavior of more than 200,000 new programs every day, of which a daily average of more than 2,000 are determined to be malicious.

Prevx1 v2.0 boasts an enhanced, easy-to-use interface that simplifies configuration and menu options and includes a toolbar that provides rapid access to information from the desktop. Its research tracker function allows users to 'drag and drop a suspect program into Prevxs centralized database to instantly check its status. Combined with real-time, always-on malware scanning, Prevx1 v2.0 is the most secure and up to date anti-malware product on the market.

For more information about Prevx and its Prevx1 technology, please visit: http://www.prevx.com.

About Prevx

Prevx Limited is a privately-held, UK-based Internet security company that has developed a revolutionary approach to protecting computers from an ever-escalating assortment of malware for which it recently won the Cool Vender" award from Gartner Research. Unlike traditional security companies that identify malicious code by its signature" and then must develop a cure one virus at a time, Prevxs Community Intrusion Prevention (CIP) system identifies malicious code by its behavior" and is able to neutralize whole classes of malware before it ever has a recognized signature. As the traditional line of computer defense crumbles under the mounting threat of malware, Prevx is able to use intelligence derived from detailed analysis of its rapidly growing community of users to offer more aggressive, comprehensive and effective protection from malware for the world of interconnected computers. More information about Prevx is available at http://www.prevx.com.

Media Contacts

Arthur Germain

Principal, Communication Strategy Group for Prevx

631-239-6335

www.gocsg.com

Rich Mullikin, APR

Communication Strategy Group for Prevx

409-515-0641

www.gocsg.com

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