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Program update AVG 9.0.801

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:10:00 +0000

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AVG Technologies unveils global Community Powered Threat Report – Q4-2011

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, 25 January, 2012 – AVG Technologies, a leading provider of internet and mobile security, today presents the “AVG Community Powered Threat Report – Q4 2011”, providing insight, background and analysis on the trends and developments in the global online security threat landscape. Highlights in this quarter's report are the risks of QR codes, stolen digital certificates bypassing security on mobile phones and the persistence of rootkits.

AVG Technologies Announces Filing for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Amsterdam, The Netherlands and New York, NY: January 13, 2012 – AVG Technologies N.V. today announced that it has filed a Registration Statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares. AVG has applied to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AVG.”

AVG Brings Security Lessons from security professionals to SMBs and the Mobile Workforce

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 13, 2011 – AVG Technologies, a leading provider of Internet and mobile security, today announced the publication of ‘The Common Sense Guide to Working on the Move'. AVG has produced this guide following evidence of a strong trend towards mobile working revealed in its recent SMB Market Landscape report*. The Guide applies knowledge gleaned from security professionals by AVG to create 10 guidelines for business owners and their staff who, by using multiple devices in conjunction with work, have embraced the mobility revolution. The Guide represents AVG's ongoing commitment to helping enterprises and SMBs avoid the devastating consequences of data loss or theft.

Holiday Travel is Risky Business for Mobile Devices

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 14, 2011 – The holidays are a time for tropical getaways, travelling to Grandma's house to see family and friends and, according to a new survey from AVG Technologies, one of the likeliest times a person will lose their mobile device. AVG, a leading provider of Internet and mobile security, today released Lost in Transit, a new survey revealing that in the countries questioned*17% percent of laptop and 39 percent of mobile phone owners have lost or had a device stolen in transit. Alarmingly, 88 percent of lost or stolen devices are never recovered.

AVG Technologies Acquires Bsecure Technologies Inc.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, December 1, 2011 – AVG Technologies (AVG), a leading provider of Internet and mobile security, today announced its acquisition of the business of Bsecure Technologies Inc. (Bsecure), a leading provider of proprietary, cloud-based technology in the Internet filtering industry since 2001, and the most endorsed software provider for family online safety. The acquisition will further strengthen AVG's leadership in protecting families online through Bsecure's top-rated parental control products. Terms of the transaction, which has already closed, were not publicly disclosed.

Digital Maturity? Latest AVG Digital Diaries Installment Reveals Average 11-Year-Old Has “adult skills” in Technology

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:42:08 +0000

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 15, 2011 – In today's tech-centric society, children, tweens and teens are spending more time online and with digital devices than ever before. To develop a better understanding of how this impacts the lives of today's youth, AVG Technologies, a leading provider of Internet and mobile security, established Digital Diaries a series of studies that examines technology habits in different age groups.

Average UK 11-year-old has “adult skills” in technology, AVG research reveals

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 15, 2011 – In today's tech-obsessed society, UK children, tweens (10- to 13-year-olds) and teens are spending more time online and with digital devices than ever before.

AVG Technologies Appoints John Giamatteo Chief Operating Officer

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, November 3, 2011 – AVG Technologies (AVG), a leading provider of Internet and mobile security, today announced the appointment of John J. Giamatteo as Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to JR Smith, Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Giamatteo will oversee the company's global organization and operations, as AVG continues to expand its security footprint across markets and to additional technology platforms.

AVG unveils globalCommunity Powered Threat Report – Q3-2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000

AMSTERDAM, 11 October, 2011 – AVG Technologies, a leading provider of internet and mobile security, today presents the "AVG Community Powered Threat Report – Q3 2011", providing insight, background and analysis on the trends and developments in the global online security threat landscape. Highlights in this quarter's report are the risks of digital wallets, using mobile phone operators to collect money and how an Android Trojan records your calls.