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AVG and Netlog Partner to Help More Than 24 Million Social Networking Users Stay Safe
February 2011 by Marc Jacob
AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, announced that it has teamed up with Netlog to launch a co-branded Security Center within the popular European social network now available at http://www.netlog.com/go/helpdesk/security/. The Security Center powered by AVG, will inform and educate users about Internet security, provide tips and help users protect themselves from malware, spyware and other attacks by cybercriminals while they surf online. Additionally, all links within Netlog will be automatically scanned by AVG LinkScanner, warning users to refrain from opening a link when a threat is detected.
With more than 72 million members and over 150 million visitors per month, Netlog is one of the fastest-growing and most popular social networking sites amongst European youth between the ages of 18 and 25. The Security Center will be initially rolled out to 24 million Netlog users in the top six countries of the Netlog user base, which are Belgium, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Romania and Turkey. As part of the educational initiative, Netlog users will also be able to download AVG Free and Paid products at a discounted price while receiving bonus Netlog credits at http://en.netlog.com/go/downloads/. Users can also visit a dedicated AVG page to learn more about the company and apply exclusive AVG monster ‘brand skins’ to their own page at http://www.netlog.com/internetsecurity/.
imperative that Netlog users have the most up-to-date security software and information available so that they stay protected while surfing online.”
The agreement is part of the AVG’s Global Strategic Alliances (GSA) group and “Trust Alliance” program focused on development, licensing initiatives and strategic partnerships in security, social media and the online community.
