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Hunt for persistent online burglars with virtual cloak of invisibility
Wed, 28 March 2007
Avira presents technology for the detection and removal of rootkits
Tettnang, 28. March 2007 - Rootkits work in a similar way to Trojans and usually contain software to capture data from terminals, network connections and keyboards. The new Avira technology for the detection and removal of rootkits is able to detect, display and remove the hidden malware programs in a PC system. With the release change in April 2007, the Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition products Classic and Premium, the Avira Premium Security Suite and the Avira Windows Workstation will be available with this rootkit detection and removal.
If a rootkit penetrates a computer system, it knows how to cleverly hide itself by frequently disguising itself as resources such as registry entries, files or processes. This is an ideal way of concealing the presence of an attacker on the infected computer optimal and the hacker can access the system at any time. Such actions are often carried out without the user noticing – even if up-to-date virus protection is installed on the PC. The problem is that conventional virus and malware detection programs cannot detect rootkits. For this reason, malware writers are increasingly relying on this method to achieve their criminal aims. Avira is taking action against the spread of this malware by integrating the rootkit technology into the complete product range.
“Especially because rootkits implant themselves so inconspicuously in systems and usually remain undetected, they are a danger to be taken very seriously. There are very real threats for infected computers”, explains Tjark Auerbach, the founder and CEO of Avira. “By monitoring the keyboard, it is very easy to spy out all passwords. It is also conceivable that computers are misused for spam attacks or denial of service attacks. To prevent such scenarios, comprehensive virus protection should also be able to detect, analyze and where necessary remove hidden files, processes and registry entries.”
About Avira
Avira is a worldwide leading supplier of self-developed security solutionsfor professional and private use. With more than twenty years of experience, the company is one of the pioneers in this field.
The security expert has several locations in Germany and partnerships in Europe, Asia and America. At its headquarters in Tettnang near Lake Constance, Avira is one of the region’s largest employerswith more than 180 employees. Worldwide more than 250 persons are employed and their work regularly wins
awards. Avira AntiVir Personal, used by millions of private users, represents a significant contribution to security.
Avira’s national and international customers include renowned corporations listed on the stock exchange but also educational institutions and public authorities. In addition to protection of the virtual environment, Avira also provides for more protection and security in the real world by supporting the Auerbach Foundation. Established by the founder of the company, the Auerbach Foundation promotes charitable and social projects as well as the arts, culture and science.
Contact:
Adela Kohl
Avira GmbH
Lindauer Str. 21
D-88069 Tettnang
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 7542-500 284
Fax: +49 (0) 7542-525 10
Email: presse@avira.de
Contact for the press:
Jacklin Montag/Elisabeth Rothbart
Lewis Global PR
Baierbrunner Str. 15
D-81379 München
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 1730 19 19
Fax: +49 (0) 89 1730 19 99
Email: avira@lewispr.com
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