Check Point Solution Honored by Virus Bulletin

Check Point Software Technologies, a company that secures the Internet, announced that its ZoneAlarm Extreme Security received the VB100 Award from Virus Bulletin.

The publication's April comparative review of personal antivirus solutions, conducted on computers running Microsoft Windows XP SP3, included 39 product tests focused on virus detection rates and scanning speeds.

"We are pleased to see the results of the Virus Bulletin tests further validate ZoneAlarm Extreme Security's superior protection against the latest malware," said Juliette Sultan, head of global marketing for Check Point. "The multiple layers of advanced protection included in the new ZoneAlarm Extreme Security combined with comprehensive browser security provide unsurpassed defense against sophisticated computer and Web attacks."

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, the most comprehensive PC and browser security suite available to consumers, was praised for its detection rates and advanced firewall and intrusion prevention technologies that detect and prevent the latest attacks from infecting the PC.

The author of the review, John Hawes, said, "The WildList and clean sets presented no difficulties, and Check Point's solid product earns its second VB100 award with its head held high."

Check Point reported that features and benefits of ZoneAlarm Extreme Security include:

- The firewall utilizes latest application and process monitoring technologies to safeguard PCs against threats you don't know about

- Complete antivirus, anti-spam, anti-spyware and a comprehensive set of additional top-rated PC defenses

- Comprehensive browser security, featuring ZoneAlarm ForceField, a virtualized browser security add-on enabling users to bank, shop and surf safely online

- Secure online backup to protect users' important files and data from loss, theft, accidental deletion or disk failure

- Optional private-key encryption further strengthens data security by protecting important documents should the storage server ever be compromised

- PC tune-up and system maintenance tools that automatically clean, organize and streamline the system

- Fast install time and enhanced scan speed provides minimal impact to end-user

- Support for Windows XP and Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit platforms

"Receiving a VB100 award for the second year in a row gives our customers the confidence that ZoneAlarm products are the best solutions for securing their online lives," said Sultan.

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