"Products that win PC World’s World Class Awards set the standard for excellence in the IT and consumer electronics industries," stated Harry McCracken, editor in chief of PC World. "From notebook computers and security software to music players and Web sites, the editors reward the most outstanding performers in this annual awards program. Congratulations to Spy Sweeper."

Spy Sweeper 4.5 combines Comprehensive Removal Technology (CRT) with the superior blocking power of behavior–based Smart Shields. CRT uses adaptive recognition processes and proactive spyware research to completely eradicate the most debilitating types of spyware from a PC in a single sweep and restore the machine to a stable, pre–infection state. CRT effectively removes some of the most persistent and powerful spyware programs today, including Commonname, LOP, SurfSidekick, VX2/Abetterinternet/Aurora, and Elite Keylogger.

Celebrating its 24th year, the respected World Class Awards honor products that meld practical features with innovation and reflect the rapidly changing technology marketplace. To select the winners, PC World’s editors examined hundreds of products, including those that have appeared in the magazine over the past 12 months. The 100 winning products and services were selected for their exemplary design and usability, features, performance, innovation, and price.

"At Webroot, we are focused on offering our customers the best online protection that they can find within the security market. We are pleased that PC World has recognized this commitment to quality once again," said David Moll, CEO of Webroot Software. "As spyware continues to evolve in severity and pervasiveness, Webroot will continue to stay abreast of threats plaguing Internet users by using the industry's most advanced technologies to provide best of breed anti–spyware protection."

PC World’s World Class Awards are chosen annually by the editors of PC World. A full a review of Spy Sweeper 4.5 can currently be found at www.pcworld.com or in the July 2006 issue of PC World, available on newsstands June 13.

About Webroot

Webroot Software, Inc. is the creator and publisher of the award–winning Spy Sweeper line of anti–spyware products for consumers, small businesses and enterprises worldwide. Based in Boulder, Colo., the company is privately held and backed by some of the industry’s leading venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot’s software consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third–party media and product reviews, and has been adopted by millions globally. Spy Sweeper and other Webroot products can be found online at www.webroot.com and on the shelves of leading retailers throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Webroot products are also available as either branded solutions or on an OEM basis. To find out more about Webroot, visit www.webroot.com

Source: Webroot Software, Inc.

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