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AVG Technologies Teams with Google to Enhance Internet Security Suite

Agreement Brings Google Technology to AVG’s Real-Time Internet Security Solutions

AMSTERDAM, November 16, 2010 – AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, today announced an agreement with Google that will broaden the search functionality of AVG’s Security Toolbar product and real time internet security solution, AVG LinkScanner.

AVG’s suite of consumer and small business internet security products include AVG LinkScanner and AVG Security Toolbar; intuitive products that provide AVG users with real-time protection against malicious links and downloads while they search the web, including protection on social networks. By integrating Google search technology into these industry leading Internet security solutions, AVG is making its already best-in-class security products even more powerful and continuing to deliver on its belief that everyone is entitled to protection from internet threats.

"AVG is committed to providing our users with intuitive technology that allows them to proactively prevent computer infections while they search the Web. Combining the power of AVG’s state of the art technology with Google search technology makes perfect sense," said J.R. Smith, chief executive officer of AVG Technologies. "This agreement gives our customers extraordinary search tools and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that AVG is protecting their online experience in real time while they transact, socialize, share information and work in a rapidly changing, somewhat volatile online world."

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The complete AVG 2011 paid family of consumer products is available now at http://www.avg.com. Pricing for a one-year, one-seat license for AVG Internet Security 2011 starts at $54.99. A one year one-seat license for AVG Anti-Virus 2011 starts at $34.00 and a two-year, one-seat license starts at $51.99. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011 can be enjoyed at http://free.avg.com.

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About AVG Technologies

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AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence of Web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free, downloadable software allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!

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