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Kingsoft Joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance Becoming the First Chinese Member
(June 22, 2009 – Hong Kong) Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or the “Company”; SEHK stock code: 03888), a leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider in China by market share, today announced that it joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance (“VIA”), becoming the first Chinese anti-virus software provider in the alliance.Jointly participated by Microsoft and internationally renowned anti-virus companies (including Trends and Symantec, etc.), VIA is a professional platform aimed at enhancement of computer security. Kingsoft and 17 leading anti-virus companies in VIA will share information on computer viruses, and Microsoft’s updates on vulnerabilities. If there is a severe outbreak of computer virus, VIA ‘s real-time communications platform will operate. Alliance members can mutually share the latest analysis of the virus, such as distribution cope, frequency, target users and method of each attack incident, to immediately help users from infection.Wang Xin, Vice President of Kingsoft , said: “We are very pleased to be the first China domestic software company to join VIA. Our participation in VIA will enhance our product technology and virus monitoring and killing capability of Kingsoft Internet Security. Kingsoft’ antivirus technology is in a leading position in China market. We are willing to share our technology with peers to jointly contribute to the enhancement of computer security for the benefits of all computer users. Kingsoft’s participation in VIA fully demonstrates our commitment in technology sharing and opening. Furthermore, cooperation between the two companies reflects the enhanced international recognition of Chinese anti-virus software. ” Yi Yuntian, Strategic Security Adviser, China of Microsoft , said: “Microsoft is pleased to have Kingsoft’s participation in VIA. Microsoft is dedicated to cooperating with partners to jointly provide computer security information to customers from the threat of malicious viruses. Microsoft will continue to work closely with industry peers to enhance the computer security.”
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