New BitDefender Removal Tools for Top 100 Malware Threats

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – July 11, 2011 – In light of recent high profile dangers such as TDL4, BitDefender, an award-winning provider of innovative Internet security solutions, has released its next generation of removal tools for the current top one hundred malware threats. Based on the company’s cutting edge scanning and disinfection technologies, they are designed to help protect users from a range of infections and stay safe online.

The monthly release will include generic removal mechanisms for the most prevalent hundred pieces of malware globally. Powered by the BitDefender technology that helped to achieve the only maximum protection score in Q1 2011 testing by leading security testing organization AV-Test, they can eliminate a wide assortment of infections, ranging from Trojans and worms to rootkit-based malware. Also featured is an overhauled interface that offers improved usability and aesthetics.

Viorel Canja, Head of BitDefender Antimalware Labs, said:

“Users not running an anti-malware solution take a greater risk of getting infected. Furthermore, if they have already become victims, they might infect friends or unwillingly affect other computers connected to the Internet. The recent publicity about TDL4 highlights the need to ensure you are protected, and these removal tools will go a long way to helping people do just that.”

The removal tool download page is located on Malware City, use the links below:

64-bit version: http://www.malwarecity.com/community/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=24

32-bit version: http://www.malwarecity.com/community/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=23

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About BitDefender

BitDefender is the creator of one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified internet security software. Since 2001, BitDefender has been an industry pioneer, introducing and developing award-winning protection technologies. Every day, BitDefender secures the digital experience of tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe. BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in countries across the world.

Recently, the company has won a range of key recommendations in the US, UK and across Europe, including ConsumerSearch, Which?, Stiftung Warentest and Taenk. BitDefender antivirus technology has also finished top in leading industry tests from both AV Test and AV-Comparatives. More information about BitDefender and its products is available from the company’s security solutions press room. Additionally, BitDefender publishes Malware City providing the latest updates on security threats and helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware.