Computer and internet use has now become an integral part of our everyday lives. For business, communication or just surfing the net – every aspect of our lives is now accessible electronically. Though this technology evolution brings about benefits, unfortunately it also has risks along with it.

As the nature of threats continues to evolve – from computer – and web-borne viruses to complex exploits designed to steal information for financial gain, the nature of protection must also evolve.

With the latest technology developed by world-renowned security experts, AVG has launched the “All-in-one protection” – AVG Internet Security 8.5. It provides real-time defenses against real-time threats.

It holds the following functionalities: Antivirus and Anti-Spyware; Identity Protection (IDP); Anti-Rootkit; Web Shield; LinkScanner; Anti-Spam with anti-phishing; Firewall; and System Tools.

AVG Internet Security defends against viruses, spyware, worms, hackers, botnets, poisoned web pages, trojan horses, spam, and other cyberthreats. With real-time scanning, automatic updates, low-impact background scanning for online threats, and instant quarantining or removal of infected files – it ensures maximum protection.

Anti-Rootkit allows searching for rootkits hidden in your Windows OS. It scans for dangerous rootkits hidden inside applications, drivers and Windows DLL libraries. A rootkit is usually a collection of malicious software that allows attacker to gain administrator-level rights and access to a computer or possibly whole network in your home or office.

Identity Theft Protection (IDP) prevents new and unknown threats from stealing your personal information like bank and credit card details. IDP uses a technology called behavioral analysis to make sure all the programs running on a user’s computer are operating the way they should. If it spots something suspicious that could indicate an attempted ID theft attack, it shuts that activity down, preventing any possible theft from happening.

LinkScanner is a free standalone product to protect users against random, invisible online threats. It checks every link, minimizing the risk of you accidentally visiting a poisoned web page. It works by looking at the web page behind a link or a web address typed into a browser and analyzing whether it harbors a threat. If it does, then AVG LinkScanner stops the user from downloading that page.

Anti-Spam with anti-phishing, filters out unwanted and fraudulent e-mails. Web Shield detects and blocks malware threats in file downloads and instant-messaging conversations. The Firewall stops hackers from accessing and misusing your computer. And System Tools lets you easily configure your privacy settings, connections, and browser plug-ins all in one place.

AVG’s Free product also gets a boost with the Active Safe-Surf real-time protection. This technology helps to prevent identity-related attacks by analyzing the behavior and characteristics of malicious programs and using the knowledge gained to create protection that doesn’t require “signature updates” to stay current. The software is continuously learning and improving its protection, based on information drawn from real threats encountered by real users, ensuring that users are always protected against new and unknown threats.

The complete AVG 8.5 family of products is now available. It can be purchased in license packs for 1-10 computers and with one / two year subscriptions available. For more information, please visit www.avg.com. Or call Auza.net at 501-7931.

AVG. Though on Threats. Easy on You.

Source: www.avg.com