AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands (January 27th, 2009) – AVG Technologies, a leading developer of Internet security software, has released statistics that paint a scary picture of the way web-borne threats are developing. Unlike viruses, which make a point of being obvious and staying around for as long as they can, the primary characteristics of web infections today are stealth and transience — meaning they are secretive, short-lived, and fast-moving.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, January 21th, 2009 – AVG Technologies, a global anti-virus and Internet security software provider with over 80 million users in 167 countries, today announced that its Internet Security Network Edition (NE) solution has received the “Recommended” designation in the most recent Anti-malware Group Test performed by security publication SC Magazine. Eight companies participated in the test. AVG Internet Security NE received the highest possible overall rating of five stars.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands (January 13, 2009)– AVG Technologies, a global anti-virus and Internet security software provider with over 80 million users in 167 countries, today announced the acquisition of Sana Security, a leading developer in identity theft prevention software. Sana’s forward-looking technology in the industry comes from its behavior-based security software that proactively protects against threats in a similar way to the human immune system. The transaction marks another successful milestone as AVG continues its corporate growth strategy to continually improve Internet security coverage for individuals and small businesses and expand its global footprint. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Sana also provides AVG with its first offices in Silicon Valley.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, January 12th, 2009– AVG Technologies, a global anti-virus and Internet security software provider with over 80 million users in 167 countries, today announced that it has received a Best Channel Vendor designation by Business Solutions Magazine, a leading US publication for VARs, systems integrators, and solution providers.