AVG announced that LimeWire has integrated its anti-virus/ anti-spyware protection into LimeWire Pro. This means that all files will be scanned before LimeWire Pro will allow them to play or execute on a computer.The ad hoc architecture of peer-to-peer networks is vulnerable to infected files, adware, spyware and other malware creeping into the system. Therefore, it is important for users to secure their computers in order to protect both themselves and the general health of their peer-to-peer network.
LimeWire PRO users will now see the “Protected by AVG” assurance whenever a downloaded file is safely scanned and cleaned.
Limewire’s VP Product Management, Jason Herskowitz said, “LimeWire is committed to providing peer-to-peer’s best user experience and we are vigilant about user security. We are always looking for ways to improve, and with AVG’s seamless integration into LimeWire, we will be providing users with peer-to-peer’s most secure technology.”
AVG’s Marketing Manager, Lloyd Borrett said, “It’s great to see a peer-to-peer software solutions provider like LimeWire taking a pro-active approach to online security. Plenty of peer-to-peer users don’t understand the security risks associated with some of the files they’re downloading and sharing over the Internet.”
