A leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, Webroot, announced that, by capturing 26.8% of the retail security market, it has taken the top spot in Publisher Sales in units for the entire security product market for the month of May.

The market share comparison is the result of the latest numbers being reported by a leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information, The NPD Group. Webroot, in the latest results, led Symantec and Trend Micro while thoroughly dominating McAfee and Microsoft. The report included sales from leading software retailers such as Circuit City, Best Buy, and Amazon.com.

Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Unit at Webroot, Paul Lipman, stated: News Image “We believe the latest market data represents a clear indication that consumers are not satisfied with under-performing desktop security products that can dramatically slow down the performance of the PC as they consume significant processing power.” He added: “Webroot’s products such as Spy Sweeper and Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware have demonstrated superior performance and protection and we believe they provide home PC users with a superior choice.”

Webroot PC security products are used by over 6 million customers and have received numerous press awards including nine PC Magazine Editor’s Choice awards. Webroot, with a broad portfolio of security products including Webroot Spy Sweeper, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware, Webroot Parental Controls, and Webroot Window Washer, provides multiple layers of PC protection with powerful, high-performance security solutions that are easy to use.