PC Tools announced today that Spyware Doctor and PC Tools AntiVirus software have been awarded the Checkmark Security Certification by West Coast Labs following a rigorous, comprehensive evaluation.
"We are very pleased that our products have achieved the expected standards of the industry. Third-party evaluations are critically important to boost consumer confidence regarding all Internet security products, said Michael Greene, Vice President of Product Strategy.
PC Tools has previously won the prestigious Checkmark certification for Spyware Doctor. This is the first time it has received both Level 1 and Level 2 security certification for PC Tools AntiVirus.
West Coast Labs has made the Checkmark Security Certification System one of the leading certification programs worldwide. It has been trusted by both experts and consumers for more than 10 years providing best practice principles and independent testing on product effectiveness and performance.
PC Tools has also recently unveiled a new version of Spyware Doctor, version 5.0, which will incorporate the highly effective ” and now Checkmark security certified ” anti-virus software.
For more information regarding West Coast Labs certification category for Anti-Spyware installed please visit: www.westcoastlabs.org/antispyware and for the Anti-Virus installed category please visit: www.westcoastlabs.org/antivirus.
Current awards include: PC Magazine Best Anti-Spyware 2005, Editor's Choice 2006; Windows XP Magazine, Editor's Choice; PC Pro Recommended 2006, A List product; PC Answers Editor's Choice 2006; PC Advisor Gold award 2006; PC User ˜Top Buy' 2006; Computer Shopper Best Anti-Spyware of 2006.
ABOUT PC TOOLSTM
PC Tools is a global software leader with a cache of security and utility products, including the multi award-winning Spyware DoctorTM. PC Tools is an industry leader in real-time anti-spyware and has a number of key patents pending.
The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San Francisco, London, Dublin, Melbourne, and Kiev. PC Tools has a global network of distributors, resellers, and retailers.
ABOUT West Coast Labs
West Coast Labs is an independent organization, which tests information security products. West Coast Labs has also developed the Checkmark certification system into one of the world's foremost certification programs. As one of the leading brands in the USA and the de facto standard in Europe and Asia Pacific, the Checkmark System has developed into an integrated system of standards that are recognized around the world as reliable indicators of performance levels.
