AVG Retains Position of #1 downloaded Security App on Google Play™ store

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Feb 24, 2014, 03:00 ET

AMSTERDAM and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVG Technologies N.V. (NYSE: AVG), the online security company for 177 million active users, today announced its mobile security app AVG AntiVirus FREE for Android has retained the position of no. 1 downloaded security application, making it the most popular free antivirus app available on the Google Play™ Store.

In a crowded growing market, AVG's success is testament to its product innovation, early prediction of mobile threats and becoming the first antivirus app available for the Google Playstore.

"The great success of AVG AntiVirus for Android™ FREE is that we are helping to protect millions of users around the world as they engage securely with the Internet through their smartphones. It's the Android security app of choice," explains AVG VP of Mobile Omri Sigelman. "As smart devices are set to become an ever more essential part of our daily routines and sales of handsets explode globally in 2014, I'm proud to say AVG is on the front line of keeping people safe."

AVG AntiVirus for Android FREE is a powerful free app which combines elements of protection, performance and anti-theft functionality into a single tool.

Protection:

Scan apps and files and remove malicious content
Search, shop and use social networks with peace of mind knowing your identity and personal data are protected from phishing and malware
Scan websites for harmful threats. If a suspicious URL is detected, you will be redirected to a "Safe Page"

Performance:

Kill tasks and processes that can slow down or freeze up your device
Monitor battery consumption, set battery level notifications and enable power saving
Monitor traffic - keep track of your 3G /4G mobile data plan usage by getting notifications when you are near to reaching your monthly data plan limit
Optimize internal and SD card storage space by either uninstalling apps and games or by moving them between the internal device memory and SD card

Anti-Theft:

Locate your lost or stolen phone and get help finding it via Google Maps®
Lock your phone and set a lock screen message to help the locator find you
Make your phone ring (shout) even if it is on silent mode
Wipe your phone and SD card content

AVG AntiVirus FREE is available as a free download from the Google Play Store.

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About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)
AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to‐use software and online services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 177 million active users as of December 31, 2013 and offers a protection, performance and privacy products and services suite to consumers and small businesses including Internet security, performance optimization, mobile security, online backup, identity protection and family safety software.

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