BitDefender Embraces Gaming Community with Launch of GameSafe
May 2008
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. May 14, 2008 BitDefender®, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, today introduced its new antivirus defense for gamers called BitDefender GameSafe, which defends users PCs from viruses, spyware and rootkits. Traditionally, online gamers have sacrificed security while gaming because of the drag it can place on their PC. A system slow-down can have a life or death consequences in the virtual world. GameSafe keeps the impact on processing power, memory and virtual memory to a minimum, allowing gamers to maintain in-game responsiveness and eliminating interruptions during play.
When activated, BitDefenders GameSafe:
Minimizes processor time and memory consumption
Postpones automatic updates and scans
Eliminates all alerts and pop-ups
Sets the scanning level to permissive, so only the most important files are scanned
Additionally, the GameSafe firewall protects users Wi-Fi connection from unauthorized access.
Traditional antivirus security providers are focused on protecting computer applications, while BitDefender is focused on new and emerging threats resulting from the emerging online lifestyle, said Bogdan Dumitru, BitDefender CTO. GameSafe offers BitDefenders award-winning antivirus protection, while not interfering with gamer activities, allowing hours of uninterrupted game play for the ultimate secured gaming experience.
For more information on the BitDefenders GameSafe, please visit www.bitdefender.com/gamesafe
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