AVG Named a Finalist in the 2013 Best Mobile/Portable Device Category by SC Magazine Readers

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AVG Named a Finalist in the 2013 Best Mobile/Portable Device Category by SC Magazine Readers

-AVG AntiVirus FREE for Android App Recognized as a Top-Notch Product-


AMSTERDAM & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AVG Technologies N.V. (NYS: AVG) , the provider of Internet and mobile security to 143 million active users,has been selected as a Reader Trust Awards finalist in the 2013 Best Mobile/Portable Device category by SC Magazine readers. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony to be held in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.

AVG's AntiVirus FREE for AndroidApphas been chosen as one of the information security industry's most effective products, which addresses many of the challenges faced by organizations. The Reader Trust Awards competition, which honors best-in-class security products and services, is selected by a panel of readers who represent the circulation of SC Magazine.

"This is one of the most watched award categories, as the finalists have to demonstrate a combination of functionality, manageability, ease-of-use and scalability, as well as customer service and support, to secure the vote of our readers," said Illena Armstrong, vice president and editorial director of SC Magazine. "Congratulations to those that represent industry leadership not only to SC Magazine editors but to our readers as well."

The AVG for AVG AntiVirus FREE for Androidwas selected from hundreds of entries submitted across 34 technology categories. The winners will be selected by a panel representing a cross-section of SC Magazine readership comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from key vertical markets, including financial services, health care, and retail.

Now in its 16th year, the SC Awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals from across the globe and recognize achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the work of government, corporations and non-profits.

"AVG is honored to be a finalist in this category, voted on by the SC Magazine readers," said Tony Anscombe, senior security evangelist for AVG Technologies. "We were the first to provide a free security app for Android devices, and have seen solid growth since the launch of our first mobile security product in 2010. AVG sees mobile as a strategic focus area and we are thrilled businesses and consumers reward our AntiVirus FREE for Android offers the privacy and security that is needed in today's world."

About SC Magazine

SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. In addition to the monthly print edition, the brand's portfolio includes a vibrant website (scmagazine.com); SC Congress New York, Toronto and Chicago; SC Awards; SC MarketScope; and SC Magazine Newswire.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expects," "outlook", "expectation," "intends," "assumes," "believes" and "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include but are not limited to: changes in the company's growth strategies; changes in the company's future prospects, business development, results of operations and financial condition; changes to the online and computer threat environment and the endpoint security industry; competition from local and international companies, new entrants in the market and changes to the competitive landscape; the adoption of new, or changes to existing, laws and regulations; flaws in the assumptions underlying the calculation of the number of the company's active users; the termination of or changes to the company's relationships with its partners, including Google, and other third parties; changes in the company's and its partners' responses to privacy concerns; the company's plans to launch new products and online services and monetize its full user base; the company's ability to attract and retain active and subscription users; the company's ability to retain key personnel and attract new talent; the company's ability to adequately protect its intellectual property; flaws in the company's internal controls or IT systems; the company's geographic expansion plans; the anticipated costs and benefits of the company's acquisitions; the outcome of ongoing or any future litigation or arbitration, including litigation or arbitration relating to intellectual property rights; the company's legal and regulatory compliance efforts; and worldwide economic conditions and their impact on demand for the company's products and services. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors and other risks that may affect the company's business is included in filings AVG makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors".

These documents are available online from the SEC or in the Investor Relations section of our website at http://investors.avg.com. Information on our website is not part of this release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.

About AVG

AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to-use software and online services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 143 million active users as of September 30, 2012 and offers a product portfolio that targets the consumer and small business markets and includes Internet security, PC performance optimization, online backup, mobile security, identity protection and family safety software.

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