If You Think You Know Everything about Malware, Think Again

Announcement posted by BitDefender 07 Jan 2009

In a virtual world full of security threats, we teach you every day how to fight and survive

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – January 7, 2008 – BitDefender has taken a bold step to address the total security of consumers with the launch of MalwareCity.com, a virtual city for all those interested in malware and security software. BitDefender’s goal is to help clarify and provide information on malware and all related subjects. MalwareCity.com has been called “a great resource for malware information, packaged in a digestible film-noir style.” At the site, users can read the news, check the current malware threat level, or consult the virus map.

On the MalwareCity.com Blog, BitDefender Lab specialists write about their experiences, about their discoveries, and share their knowledge of malware and the threat environment. Users can look through posts about spam history and weekly virus reviews, read spam bytes – which shares BitDefender testing and spam map generation methodology – learn how to remove a specific virus, receive the latest malware alerts, or gather information about malware history, rogue software and botnets. Users are encouraged to join the fight against e-threats by joining the community and submitting posts on the blog by emailing them to contact@malwarecity.com

When visiting MalwareCity.com, BitDefender encourages users to check out the present threat level and see if the virus map is indicating a high “temperature” in the user’s region. Users can also scan their computer using MalwareCity.com’s online scanner, or they can embed it on their own site and share BitDefender’s security solutions with their friends and community.

MalwareCity.com is constantly being updated, so BitDefender is encouraging users to stay tuned for the latest news in the industry and the latest blog posts. Users can also subscribe to the MalwareCity.com weekly newsletter, visit BitDefender’s Fan Zone to choose their favourite way to support MalwareCity.com, and follow the latest updates from MalwareCity.com on Twitter at www.twitter.com/malwarecity

About MalwareCity.com

MalwareCity.com is a BitDefender initiative for the software security community and a free resource for those interested in their online security.

About BitDefender
BitDefender is the creator of one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified security software. Since its inception in 2001, BitDefender has continued to raise the bar and set new standards in proactive threat prevention. Every day, BitDefender protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe — giving them the peace of mind of knowing that their digital experiences will be secure. BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. More information about BitDefender and its products are available at the company’s security solutions press room. Additionally, BitDefender’s www.malwarecity.com provides background and the latest updates on security threats helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware.