BitDefender recognised for performance in malware detection

BitDefender Antivirus 2010 has received the top certification level from AV-Comparatives for its ability to detect malware in infected PCs while providing a low false positive rate.

BitDefender’s head of antimalware lab, Viorel Canja said “BitDefender is extremely happy that Antivirus 2010 has received Advanced+ Certification in malware detection while providing the lowest false positive rate out of all tested products. Out of the eight products that received the Advanced+ rating, four employ BitDefender technology, further proving our commitment to malware detection.”

AV-Comparatives tested sixteen antivirus products for performance. Products were classified under a four-level ranking system ranging from Tested to Standard, Advanced and Advanced+. The results were published in November 2009.

BitDefender Antivirus 2010 delivers advanced proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks and identity theft, without slowing down a user’s PC. Main features include the ability to confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers and even total strangers. Antivirus 2010 also protects user identity, allowing users to shop, bank, listen and watch privately and securely. It guards conversations with Instant Message Encryption, reduces the system load, and avoids requesting user interaction during game play, and more.