Free Antivirus Software Gains a Strong Hold of the Market

In an incredible spurt of growth ALWIL Software has announced the registration of the 40 millionth user of avast! Home Edition antivirus software. This is an increase of 20 million users since October 2006.

“We are extremely proud of this landmark achievement,” remarked Eduard Kucera, Joint President and CEO of ALWIL Software a.s. “The fact that 40 million home users have entrusted their internet security to our innovative and reliable antivirus technology - and that 20 million of them registered in the past year - demonstrates that our momentum is increasing, and that avast! has become a trusted brand for security protection, not only for avast! Home Edition, but also for our robust, leading edge offering of antivirus solutions for other platforms like PDA,U3 devices and servers.”

Recipient of numerous awards including CNET Download.com’s coveted 5-Star Rating and Virus Bulletin’s VB100 Award for detection of 100% of “in the wild” viruses, avast! Home Edition is one of several packages available free of charge for non-commercial home use.

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