CyberPatrol, Kids' Superhero, Aims to Eradicate Child Pornography

Online security of kids has always been a problem for lots of parents out there due to a shocking number of dangers which may affect their Internet experience. And pedophiles or child pornographers are just some of them although the authorities and security software companies all over the world struggle to eradicate this threat. However, a group of private investors seem to be prepared to make a major step in the fight against online security threats as they have just bought CyberPatrol, planning to get the solution to a higher and more powerful level.

CyberPatrol was owned by Websense, the company which got the application once it purchased SurfControl, in October 2007. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Our plan is to provide simple and non-intrusive products that will work for families. We know that technology alone will not keep children safe on the Internet at all times. Education and the ability to offer flexible products that allow users to determine the degree of protection and the degree of individual control they want is clearly what the market is demanding. CyberPatrol meets that demand," said CyberPatrol President and CEO Bob Bales.

According to the press release, the newly founded company, namely CyberPatrol, LLC, includes well-known names of the security market, such as former executives of PestPatrol, a company which was exclusively focused on anti-spyware technologies.

"Divesting the CyberPatrol product line is another milestone in the execution of our acquisition of SurfControl," said Doug Wride, Websense's president. "We're pleased that the CyberPatrol customer base will be backed by a company dedicated to maintaining this industry-leading consumer Web filtering product."

Previously owned by Websense, a 12-month license for CyberPatrol could be bought for 40 bucks, while a key available for 2 years was priced at $60.