Webroot

is a private company that provides Internet security for consumers and businesses. Originally started in Boulder CO, the company is now headquartered in Brookfield CO,

Webroot was founded in 1997 when entrepreneur Steven Thomas launched Webroot’s first commercial product, a trace removal agent called Webroot Windows Washer,

In 2002, Webroot launched a spyware blocking and removal product called Webroot Spy Sweeper. The company introduced antivirus protection with the launch of Spy Sweeper with antivirus in 2006. In October 2007, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Desktop Firewall was released with added firewall protection feature

In October 2008, Webroot launched its first consumer security suite, Webroot Internet Securitly Essentials, in the United States.The international release of the security suite followed in early 2009.

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In August 2009, Webroot appointed a new president and CEO, former CEO of Wily technologyl , Dick Williams

In September 2010, Webroot opened a regional office in Leidschendam, The Netherlands which is primarily aimed at delivering Webroot's enterprise security-as-a-service (SaaS) products to businesses via channel partners

In May 2010, Webroot announced plans to open up its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Two months later in July 2010 Webroot released Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011 which includes antivirus and antispyware protection, firewall capabilities, online back-up, password management licensed from Last Pass, protection against identity theft and credit card monitoring for US customers

In October 2011, Webroot launched the newest generation of their products, using Prevx cloud technology.This included three basic products for Windows (Secure Anywhere Antivirus, Essentials and Complete 2012) and security for Android and ios mobile devices. These new products stand out for being light, fast and provide a comprehensive protection against all types of threats in general. In February 2012 this product line was expanded to include offerings for businesses

Webroot Mobile Security for was launched on April 5th, 2011 for smartphones and tablets and comes in a free basic version and a paid premium version. The app is designed to protect against viruses from apps, threats deliverer Android via web browsing and against the threats created when mobile devices are lost. With the launch of the SecureAnywhere products on October 4, 2011 the mobile security offerings were also expanded to include the ios mobile operating system

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"Conclusion"

Webroot success story is second to none, providing us with the best antivirus/malware software and technology on the web today.