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'''Immunet''' software is a free [[Cloud computing|cloud-based]], community-driven [[Antivirus software|antivirus]] solution for [[consumer]]s built by [[Immunet]]. It is built to protect entire online communities against viruses in real-time. The software is complementary with existing traditional [[antivirus software]], but also offers a community-based approach that provides additional detection features.<ref>[http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/cloud-antivirus-company-immunet-secures--million-funding-led-altos-ventures/ ]{{Dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>
'''Immunet''' software is a free [[Cloud computing|cloud-based]], community-driven [[Antivirus software|antivirus]] solution for [[consumer]]s built by [[Immunet]]. It is built to protect entire online communities against viruses in real-time. The software is complementary with existing traditional [[antivirus software]], but also offers a community-based approach that provides additional detection features.<ref>[http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/cloud-antivirus-company-immunet-secures--million-funding-led-altos-ventures/ ]{{Dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref> As of 5 January 2011, Immunet has been acquired by [[Sourcefire|Sourcefire Cybersecurity]]. <ref name="Immunet Acquired by Sourcefire">{{cite web|last=Friedrichs|first=Oliver|title=Immunet Acquired by Sourcefire|url=http://blog.immunet.com/blog/2011/1/5/immunet-acquired-by-sourcefire.html|publisher=Immunet|accessdate=10 April 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5xqqCKRkQ|archivedate=10 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sourcefire Announces Acquisition of Immunet|url=http://investor.sourcefire.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=204582&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1513329&highlight=|accessdate=10 April 2011|date=5 January 2011|agency=Business Wire|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5xqqCKRkQ|archivedate=10 April 2011|location=Columbia, MD|language=English}}</ref>


'''Immunet''' is small, fast, free, lightweight and offers up-to-date protection against thousands of new threats daily (with 1 million plus users and over 21 million threats total and counting as of March 2011). There is no need to download virus [[signature file]]s to stay protected. Updates happen automatically without slowing down a user’s [[Personal computer|PC]]. Once a virus is detected and blocked for a community member, all community members receive the same [[blanket protection]] immediately.
'''Immunet''' is small, fast, free, lightweight and offers up-to-date protection against thousands of new threats daily (with 1 million plus users and over 21 million threats total and counting as of March 2011). There is no need to download virus [[signature file]]s to stay protected. Updates happen automatically without slowing down a user’s [[Personal computer|PC]]. Once a virus is detected and blocked for a community member, all community members receive the same [[blanket protection]] immediately.

Revision as of 23:30, 10 April 2011

Immunet Protect
Developer(s)Immunet Corporation
Stable release
version 3.0.0.18
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows XP/Vista/7
TypeSpyware removal software
LicenseProprietary (freeware, commercial)
WebsiteImmunet website

Immunet software is a free cloud-based, community-driven antivirus solution for consumers built by Immunet. It is built to protect entire online communities against viruses in real-time. The software is complementary with existing traditional antivirus software, but also offers a community-based approach that provides additional detection features.[1] As of 5 January 2011, Immunet has been acquired by Sourcefire Cybersecurity. [2][3]

Immunet is small, fast, free, lightweight and offers up-to-date protection against thousands of new threats daily (with 1 million plus users and over 21 million threats total and counting as of March 2011). There is no need to download virus signature files to stay protected. Updates happen automatically without slowing down a user’s PC. Once a virus is detected and blocked for a community member, all community members receive the same blanket protection immediately.

References

  1. ^ [1][dead link]
  2. ^ Friedrichs, Oliver. "Immunet Acquired by Sourcefire". Immunet. Archived from the original on 10 April 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Sourcefire Announces Acquisition of Immunet". Columbia, MD. Business Wire. 5 January 2011. Archived from the original on 10 April 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2011.