Bitdefender Windows 8 Security tailors #1 antivirus technology to top OS

SYDNEY/AUCKLAND– November 21, 2012 – Bitdefender, the leading antivirus solutions provider, is offering for sale starting today the world’s first third-party security software specifically designed for Windows 8. The next generation of PC protection is now available online at: http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/windows-8-security.html

Bitdefender Windows 8 Security tailors the world’s best antivirus technology to the world’s most popular operating system, offering dedicated features and technologies, as well as iron-clad protection against malware that can steal your private data, clean out your bank account and leave you at the mercy of cyber criminals.

“With Windows 8, Microsoft offered the user a seamless, efficient operating system – exactly what it does best,” said Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Catalin Cosoi. “Now, we have done what we do best – design comprehensive, high-velocity, malware-annihilating technology. Bitdefender Windows 8 Security will keep your Windows clean.”

Bitdefender Windows 8 Security takes the world’s proven #1 antivirus technology and weds it to Windows 8 through a fully dedicated range of features to fight off all Windows 8 security threats, integrated with the Windows Security Center. 

In addition, the online shopping guard Bitdefender Safepay™ automatically opens online banking pages in a separate, secure browser, Bitdefender Autopilot™ offers users a seamless, hassle-free experience while keeping their antivirus operating at maximum efficiency, while the Identity Theft Protection and other features ensure total privacy online.

The Bitdefender technology maintains a high scanning speed on Windows 8 while alerting users if any apps are compromised. Bitdefender Windows 8 security also scans for dangers before the system even loads, annihilating malware before it ever has a chance to spread.

Bitdefender Windows 8 Security, using technology consistently proven the best in the world by independent organisations such as AV-TEST and AV Comparatives, adds a crucial layer of defense to Windows. Bitdefender testing recently revealed that Windows 8 is prone to infection by some 15 per cent of the 100 malware families most used by cyber criminals this year, even with Windows Defender activated.

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For further information about Bitdefender, please contact

Anna Barnes
Howorth Communications
02 8281 3802

anna@howorth.com.au

About Bitdefender®

Bitdefender is the creator of one of the world's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified internet security software. Since 2001, the company has been an industry pioneer, introducing and developing award-winning protection. Today, Bitdefender technology secures the digital experience of around 400 million home and corporate users across the globe.

Recently, Bitdefender won a series of important awards and accolades in the global security industry, including “Editor’s Choice” by PC Mag for Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013 and the “GoldAward” by TopTenREVIEWS that confirmed the software’s top spot among 25 tested security products. Bitdefender antivirus technology has also finished top in leading industry tests from both AV Test and AV-Comparatives. More information about Bitdefender's antivirus products is available from the company's security solutions press room. Additionally, Bitdefender publishes the HOTforSecurity blog, a sizzling blend of steamy computer security stories and stimulating visuals that spotlights the seedy underworld of internet fraud, scams, malicious software – and gossip.