Data and Database Management Software
Doctor Puts PCs Under Anesthesia to Kill Stubborn Spyware
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1/-- PC Tools Limited, the producer of the award-winning Spyware Doctor,* has developed a leading-edge technology that can search and destroy even the most stubborn spyware.
The Alternative Operating Software System (AOSS) is patent pending technology that can be downloaded from the PC Tools website and is available as a one time free scan or gratis to current licensed Spyware Doctor users.
"We have created a novel solution to the spyware problem by building an alternative operating system based on Linux software. This means that we can boot the system with an entirely different operating system and ferret out spyware problems," commented Michael Greene, Vice President of Product Strategy at PC Tools.
The software-eventually to be incorporated into Spyware Doctor-works by putting the Windows Operating System to sleep; enabling it to remove the most persistent spyware (such as rootkits and keyloggers) that launch and hide themselves in the OS when Windows is booted.
"By putting the PC to sleep, with AOSS we are turning off the life support for embedded spyware and getting a clear shot at removing it," added Greene. "Security threats are growing in complexity and becoming increasingly evasive so we must think like spyware hackers to beat them at their own game."
* Current awards include PC Magazine Best Anti-Spyware 2005, editor's
choice 2006; PC Pro Recommended 2006, A List product; PC Answers editor's
choice 2006; PC Advisor Gold award 2006; PC User 'Top Buy' 2006; Computer
Shopper Best Anti-Spyware of 2006.
About PC Tools(TM)
PC Tools is a global leader in security software with products that
include the award-winning Spyware Doctor software along with an effective
package of anti-spyware products. The company leads the field in real-time
anti-spyware, security, and utility technologies, with a number of important
patents pending in these areas. PC Tools' products are available in most
major US retail stores and have been downloaded over 100 million times.
The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware
issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise
marketplace. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San
Francisco, London, Dublin, Melbourne and Kiev. PC Tools has a global network
of distributors, resellers, and retailers.
http://www.pctools.com/
Contact: Vernon Thompson, Monument PR Worldwide, Vernon@monumentpr.com, +1-415-547-1806
