AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0 Receives Prestigious ICSA Lab's Anti-Virus Certification

SEOUL, South Korea, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- AhnLab V3 IS 8.0, ICSA Labs Certified for Windows 7 (32 bit) Operating Environments

- AhnLab Recognized for High Performing Antivirus Products and Solutions

AhnLab (http://www.ahnlab.com), a leading provider of integrated security services, announced today that the company has received an anti-virus verification from ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, for AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0 (V3 IS 8.0), an integrated security solution that protects PCs against complex security threats.

ICSA Labs, one of the most trusted independent anti-virus testing and certification organizations in the world, provides credible, independent product verification for end users and enterprises. Anti-virus certifications from ICSA Labs are awarded after products or services pass a series of rigorous and stringent tests designed by ICSA Labs, including detection and removal of malware in a specific operating system. Those products receiving certification are verified as meeting the high standards of anti-virus protection.

AhnLab V3 IS 8.0 was submitted for testing on Windows 7 (32bit) environment and achieved the certification demonstrating outstanding performance throughout the test.

"AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0 has passed ICSA Labs' comprehensive testing process to earn its Anti-Virus Desktop/Server Detection certification," said Andrew Hayter, anti-malcode program manager, ICSA Labs. "This is an essential certification for any product or service in the security software industry. With this certification, AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0 Suite demonstrates its commitment to delivering a high-quality product to its customers."

"We are pleased and honored to receive certification from the world's most respected independent AV certification organization, ICSA Labs, and it confirms AhnLab's leadership and commitment to delivering to consumers around the world only the very best in security protection," said HongSun Kim, CEO of AhnLab. "AhnLab also offers an integrated security service to our customers by mounting the antivirus engine that delivers performance equivalent to V3 IS 8.0 on all of AhnLab's major product family offerings, including TrusGuard, a network security appliance and AhnLab TrusLine, security solution for industry and infrastructure system," he continued.

AhnLab V3 IS 8.0 is an integrated security solution that protects individual PCs against the latest security threats, offering strong anti-virus and anti-spyware features as well as network, web, e-mail security, and PC management. The product also dramatically reduces resource usage without compromising its integrated security features. Prior to ICSA Labs certification, the product also received a VB 100 award and Checkmark Certification. For more information about V3 IS 8.0 as well as AhnLab, please visit: http://global.ahnlab.com

About AhnLab, Inc.

Headquartered in South-Korea, AhnLab Inc. (KSE: 053800) develops industry-leading security solutions and provides professional services that are designed to secure and protect critical business and personal information. As a leading innovator in the information security arena since 1988, AhnLab's cutting edge products and services have been fulfilling the stringent security requirements of both enterprises and individual users. AhnLab's products and services include anti-virus solutions, network, mobile and online game security, security management and consulting services. Today, AhnLab boasts a network of sales and research operations in more than 20 countries worldwide.

About ICSA Labs

ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, offers third-party testing and certification of security products and network-connected devices, such as printers and faxes, to measure product compliance, reliability and performance to many of the world's top security vendors. Visit http://www.icsalabs.com and http://www.icsalabs.com/blogs for more information

    
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