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Qihoo 360 to Provide Enterprise Internet Security Solutions to the Ministry of Commerce

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Qihoo 360 to Provide Enterprise Internet Security Solutions to the Ministry of Commerce

BEIJING, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. ("Qihoo 360" or the "Company") (NYSE: [ QIHU ]), a leading Internet company in China, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide enterprise Internet security solutions to the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China.

The Ministry of Commerce will install 360 Enterprise, Qihoo 360's flagship enterprise Internet security product, on all computers in its headquarters in Beijing to enhance their anti-virus and anti-malware capabilities, and to strengthen overall information security protection at the Ministry of Commerce.

"We are very excited to work with the Ministry of Commerce," commented Mr. Hongyi Zhou , Chairman and CEO of Qihoo 360. "This award clearly demonstrates the quality and reliability of our enterprise Internet security products and speaks to the significant trust customers have in the Qihoo 360 brand. Since its launch, 360 Enterprise has attracted hundred of thousands of enterprise customers and has been installed on millions of terminals, including a successful deployment to support Xinhua News Agency's coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London."

360 Enterprise is a free comprehensive Internet security solution for enterprise customers. The product offers anti-virus/malware, traffic monitoring, resource management, performance enhancement, application distribution, and other popular functions, with a user friendly interface and easy-to-manage settings.

About Qihoo 360

Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE: [ QIHU ]) is a leading Internet company in China. The Company is also the number one provider of Internet and mobile security products in China as measured by its user base, according to iResearch. Qihoo 360 also provides users with secure access points to the Internet via its market leading web browsers and application stores. The Company has built one of the largest open Internet platforms in China. Qihoo 360 monetizes its massive user base primarily through online advertising and through Internet value-added services on its open platforms.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd.
In China:
Tel: +86 10-5878-1574
E-mail:  [ ir@360.cn ]

In the U.S.:

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Floberg or Lee Roth
Tel: (212) 481-2050
E-mail: [ qihu@tpg-ir.com ]

SOURCE Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd.