One of the biggest computer security companies has just announced that it has fortified its virus research labs to help, it says, fight worldwide cybercrime in its many guises.

In comes in industry veteran Yuval Ben-Itzhak and a number of other researchers in order to help AVG stay ahead of the game. Ben-Itzhak is appointed senior vice president of engineering and will help detecting trends and the latest techniques used by the cybercrime community.

AVG Virus Research Labs have the benefit of over 110 computers across the globe which form a network of feedback and, in effect, early warning stations. It leverages all the information gained to try and stay one step ahead of the cybercrime fraternity. This ability to detect trends in real-time has given AVG a great tool and one which is licensed by other software security companies. AVG also works alongside law enforcement agencies and executives in such fields as the financial services sector, to help spot the latest cybercrime ruses, including bank frauds, phishing emails and identity theft schemes.

Ben-Itzhak will lend his considerable knowledge and experience to the AVG effort and he was previously chief technology officer for one of the world’s leading computer security companies. As well as holding a number of patent applications and US patents himself, he is considered a keynote speaker for the media and at conferences.

Roger Thompson, Chief Research Officer, AVG Technologies, said:

“The AVG Virus Research Lab is the cornerstone of our operations, working at the front lines to hunt down the bad guys and protect our customers from their malicious schemes. Consumers, small businesses and law enforcement all rely upon AVG for security trends insights and specific remedies to halt exploits.”

And for those interested in the latest cybercrime trends, they can access the AVG site for more information.

Guest Article by Neil Camp