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CyberDefender Earns TRUSTe Trusted Download Program Certification
Certified Safe to Be Compliant With Industry Standards
| Source: CyberDefender Corp.
LOS ANGELES, CA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - October 7, 2008) - CyberDefender (OTCBB : CYDE ) today
announced that its software application, MyIdentityDefender™ Security
Toolbar 2.0, has passed the certification process for TRUSTe's Trusted
Download Program. This application, at the version level, has been
certified by TRUSTe to clearly communicate key functionalities, to obtain
informed consumer consent prior to download, and provide an easy uninstall
with clear instructions, among other requirements.
As an innovative internet security developer, CyberDefender employs its
disruptive secure peer-to-peer network, the Collaborative Internet Security
Network (or the earlyNETWORK™) to detect and update all its users within
hours of a new virus, spyware, or phishing attack being detected; this
means the malware antidotes are delivered faster than the actual malware
can spread. The California-based company is on a mission to bring advanced
solutions to the internet security market, combating and preventing online
information theft, unwanted advertisements, spam, Internet viruses, spyware
and other similar security threats.
The Trusted Download whitelist can be found here:
http://www.truste.org/tdp/whitelist.
"MyIdentityDefender 2.0 has passed the challenging certification process
for the Trusted Download whitelist, demonstrating a commitment to
protecting consumer privacy," said Fran Maier, executive director and
president of TRUSTe. "By completely informing users about the particulars
of the download solutions up front, the participating companies are
increasing transparency and giving control back to users."
"TRUSTe's requirements for certifying tracking software against threats of
personal confidentiality are extremely strenuous," said Gary Guseinov, CEO
of CyberDefender. "As a leader in online privacy best practices, TRUSTe
certification will allow us to provide the most thorough Internet security
and spyware protection available."
The program sponsors, representing leading content and search providers,
anti-spyware vendors and online advertisers, offer market incentives to
downloadable software publishers to become certified. AOL, CA, CNET
Networks, Microsoft, Verizon and Yahoo! all use the whitelist as a tool to
help make business decisions related to advertising, partnering and
distributing software products. By providing a whitelist of trusted
applications, the TRUSTe program aims to provide attractive market
incentives to software publishers meeting the requirements and earning
certification.
During the certification process, TRUSTe reviews notice and consent
experience for consumers, and tests the operation and behavior of the
software with testing partner AppLabs Technologies. A premier provider of
testing, QA and certification of software and hardware platforms, AppLabs
has worked with TRUSTe to develop a rigorous set of testing protocols to
assess a broad range of application behavior. With the launch of the
whitelist, TRUSTe will be conducting ongoing monitoring of the applications
as they are encountered by users.
About the Trusted Download Program
Trusted Download is a certification program for downloadable software,
which demonstrates informed consumer choice, doesn't exhibit surreptitious
activities, and is distributed in a responsible manner. A seal at the point
of download reassures consumers and a whitelist elevates certified
software for advertisers and distributors. The complete set of program
requirements, and additional information on the certification criteria,
program elements, FAQs and sponsor roles, is available on the Trusted
Download website at www.trusteddownload.com.
About CyberDefender Corporation
CyberDefender Corporation (OTCBB : CYDE ) believes that its Internet security
technology offers the earliest possible detection and most aggressive
defense against Internet security attacks. CyberDefender believes that it
is the only Internet security software company to combat spyware, viruses,
and identity theft using a secure peer-to-peer distributed network (the
earlyNETWORK™), enabling protection that is unparalleled in speed and
flexibility. Products employing the earlyNETWORK™ include
CyberDefender's MyIdentityDefender™ Toolbar, CyberDefenderFREE™ 2.0,
and CyberDefender Early Detection Center™ 2.0. All of these products are
fully compatible with Microsoft's Vista Operating system and available at
www.cyberdefender.com.
About TRUSTe
TRUSTe helps millions of consumers identify trustworthy online
organizations through its Web Privacy Seal, Email Privacy Seal and Trusted
Download Programs. TRUSTe ensures online privacy and protects confidential
user information on more than 2,400 Web sites and many of the most highly
trafficked, including Yahoo, AOL, Microsoft, Disney, eBay, Intuit, Pepsi
and Apple. Independent research shows that when a TRUSTe web seal is
present, visitors and customers are more likely to share personal
information, register at higher rates and spend more money. To learn more
about internet privacy visit www.truste.com.