G Data Software Releases 2012 Generation of Consumer Security Products

Enhanced Virus Checks and an Intuitive User Interface Streamline and Speed Use

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G Data Software, one of the world’s first antivirus providers, today announced the availability of its 2012 generation product line, enhanced to provide consumers with the most up-to-date technology to protect against viruses, identity theft and other online threats. Like all G Data software, the 2012 generation consumer products have 99.7% virus detection rates and features award-winning dual-engine technology. All the new products are now available for download or for a free, 30-day trial on G Data Software’s website.

Major enhancements were made to the entire line of products to speed performance and improve usability, including ‘on-extension monitor mode’, cloud-based checksum database analysis and parallelization to make virus checks faster, with less drain on PC resources. The full line of 2012 consumer products includes: G Data AntiVirus 2012, G Data InternetSecurity 2012, G Data TotalSecurity 2012, and G Data NotebookSecurity 2012. The 2012 generation product line also includes G Data MobileSecurity, which protects Android devices from existing and emerging threats.

Overview of the 2012 Consumer Product Line:

• G Data MobileSecurity
  This downloadable app protects Android users against the increasing number of malware threats embedded in apps, sent via TXT / SMS / email links, and a host of malicious links while surfing the web from any Android-based device. G Data MobileSecurity is free to current G Data customers or available for $9.99 in the Android Market, through G Data’s website, and other app stores.

• G Data AntiVirus 2012
  This foundation consumer product is ideal for strong, easy-to-use protection against viruses, malware, phishing and spyware.

• G Data InternetSecurity 2012
  Ideal for consumers who frequently browse the Internet, this solution builds on G Data AntiVirus 2012 by blocking viruses and spam emails with an add-in for Microsoft Outlook 2007/2010 and allowing for easy management of white and black lists. Additionally, users can limit web surfing times and allow or block undesired web content with the easy-to-use parental control.

• G Data TotalSecurity 2012
  This easy-to-use software is the ultimate solution for those looking for a seamless online security experience. With all the functionality of G Data’s other PC solutions, G Data TotalSecurity 2012 also provides data recovery and security tuning, and the new image backup feature allows for creation of full, incremental or differential hard and partial backups.

• G Data NotebookSecurity 2012
  With all the functionality found in G Data TotalSecurity 2012, this Notebook-specific solution also includes an encrypted file safe and comes with a sturdy notebook lock.

System requirements for all G Data 2012 generation products include:
- Windows 7 (32/64Bit) and Windows Vista (32/64Bit), min 1 GB RAM
- Windows XP (SP2 or higher, 32Bit), min 512 MB RAM

About G Data Software, Inc.

Founded in 1985, G Data Software is one of the world’s first antivirus providers, with offices and distribution in more than 90 countries worldwide. The company provides proven enterprise and consumer security solutions, including antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and firewall software. In addition to products, G Data Software runs a world-class malware research lab, G Data Security Labs, which monitors and analyzes current computing threats on a global basis, partnering with organizations, governments and nonprofits to fulfil a variety of needs. The company has recently established operations in North America, located in the heart of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. For more information on G Data Software, its products, or Security Labs, visit www.gdata-software.com.