The app is designed to protect against viruses from apps, threats delivered via web browsing and against the threats created when mobile devices are lost.
Webroot Mobile Security for Android was launched on Apfor smartphones and tablets, with a free basic version and a paid premium version. In September 2010 Webroot opened a regional office in Leidschendam, The Netherlands which is primarily aimed at distributing Webroot's enterprise security-as-a-service (SaaS) products to businesses.
In July 2010 Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011 was released, including antivirus and antispyware protection, firewall capabilities, online back-up, password management licensed from LastPass, protection against identity theft and credit card monitoring for US customers. In May 2010 Webroot announced plans to open its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. In August 2009, Webroot appointed a new president and CEO, former CEO of Wily Technology. The international release of the security suite followed in early 2009. In October 2008, Webroot launched its first consumer security suite, Webroot Internet Security Essentials, in the United States. Webroot entered the enterprise market in 2004 with the launch of Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise, which combined Spy Sweeper with technology that enables IT administrators to deploy antispyware protection across an entire network. In October 2007, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Desktop Firewall was released with added firewall protection feature. The company introduced antivirus protection with the launch of Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus in 2006. In 2002, Webroot launched a spyware blocking and removal product called Webroot Spy Sweeper. Investors include venture capital firms such as Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot was founded on 5 July 1997 when Steven Thomas and his girlfriend Boulderite Kristen Tally launched Webroot's first commercial product, a trace removal agent called Webroot Window Washer. The international headquarters is located in Dublin, Ireland. The company was founded in Boulder, Colorado, US and is now headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, and has US operations in San Mateo and San Diego, and globally in Australia, Austria, Ireland, Japan and the United Kingdom.
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Some store this list on the device itself and update it periodically, while other solutions consult the cloud for matches.
Many antivirus solutions do this by scanning the device looking for snippets of code that match a list of “known-bad” examples. The job of virus protection software is to scan for, detect and defend against any type of program likely to inflict damage on a device or against a user. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited, and to employees of Webroot and participating online affiliates. Webroot reserves the right to modify, cancel or terminate this offer at any time without notice. May not be combined with any other offer, coupon or discount. Not valid on previously purchased or out-of-stock merchandise.
Offer applies only to subscriptions purchased from by phone at 1-86, and is available only while supplies last. During the Offer Period, you will receive 60% off the purchase price (excluding applicable taxes) when you purchase a 1 year / 1 device subscription to Webroot SecureAnywhere® AntiVirus, 60% off the purchase price (excluding applicable taxes) when you purchase a 1 year / 3 device subscription to Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus, or 60% off the purchase price (excluding applicable taxes) when you purchase a 1 year / 5 device subscription to Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete.
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