AVG’s free, secure and family-friendly web browser helps protect
children from inappropriate websites
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 13, 2012--
AVG
Technologies (NYSE: AVG), the provider of internet and mobile
security to 114 million active users, today releases a major update to
AVG Family Safety® for iOS® and introduces AVG Family
Safety for Windows® Phone.
AVG Family Safety for Windows Phone and iOS:
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a free, secure and family-friendly web browser to help protect
children from inappropriate websites
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keeps the whole family safe from scams, fraud, phishing and
potentially malicious online content
”With people increasingly using mobile devices to access social networks
and browse the web, protecting these devices against online threats has
become vital,” said JR Smith, CEO of AVG Technologies. “Online scams and
attacks are on the rise and can occur on any platform with access to the
web. AVG aims to protect its users wherever they go. With AVG Family
Safety for iOS and Windows Phone, we provide our users the peace of mind
that they and their children are protected against online threats on
these mobile platforms too.”
AVG now provides users of iPhones®, iPads® and Windows
Phone devices protection for the whole family with the AVG Family Safety
browser. Websites that are known to be malicious or contain scams or
malware will be blocked using data provided by AVG’s LinkScanner®
technology. It comes on top of the built-in mobile security provided by
the operating system.
If parents link the app to an AVG Family Safety account, a web interface
enables them to manage enhanced filtering options and customize the list
of allowed and blocked sites across PCs and mobile devices. Parents can
monitor the online activity of the different users and block social
networking and other sites per individual login for each child.
The versions are available for free from the Windows Phone Marketplace
and the Apple® App Store or from the AVG website at www.avg.com/avg-family-safety.
Minimum requirements are a device running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) or
an iPhone, iPad or iPod® Touch running iOS 4.3.
More information about AVG Family Safety® can be found at: www.avg.com/avg-family-safety
More information about AVG Family Safety® for iOS can be found at: www.avgmobilation.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/ios
More information about AVG Family Safety® for Windows Phone can be
found at: www.avgmobilation.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/wp
Visit the AVG Newsroom at: www.avg.com/press-releases-news
About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)
AVG's mission is to
simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing peace
of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to-use software
and online services put users in control of their Internet experience.
By choosing AVG's software and services, users become part of a trusted
global community that benefits from inherent network effects, mutual
protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 114 million
active users as of March 31, 2012 and offers a product portfolio that
targets the consumer and small business markets and includes Internet
security, PC performance optimization, online backup, mobile security,
identity protection and family safety software.
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Keep in touch with AVG
Source: AVG Technologies
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MSL for AVG
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or
United
States:
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+ 1 (415)
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ty@finnpartners.com
or
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Relations:
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