GRISOFT bolsters AVG with anti-malware purchase

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GRISOFT, the firm behind AVG anti-virus, has acquired anti-malware firm Ewido Networks for an unspecified amount.

The deal allows GRISOFT to add protection against spyware and adware to its existing line of antivirus and firewall products.

AVG anti-virus, Czech Republic-based GRISOFT's most recognised brand, is available free of charge to consumers as a defence against viruses, worms and Trojans. This is a cut-down version of GRISOFT's commercial products, versions of which are sold to both home users and enterprises. GRISOFT plans to release new versions of the AVG and Ewido products next quarter.

Not sure I like this merger ... AVG is not that good as an AV program, still, we don't see many 'real' viruses these days.