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Security NewsFake anti-virus solutions imitate AviraFri, 12 February 2010Cybercriminals are imitating the look of Avira products to help them spread their fraudulent and useless pseudo security solutions Tettnang, 12 February 2010 – Even cybergangsters are aware of the good reputation and widespread use of Avira Security Solutions. Fake anti-virus solutions have now turned up that imitate the look of Avira in an attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting users. The falsified versions are called "Security Antivirus Suite" or "Antivirus Security Suite" and are offered using the promotional slogan “20 Years of Total Protection” on websites that also ape the look and feel of the Avira website. Avira asks all users only to download Avira AntiVir Personal-Free Antivirus from the official website www.free-av.com. Known as FakeAV, RogueAV or scareware, these useless programs are designed to fool users into believing their computer has been infected with malware, even though such malware does not exist. On the contrary, the providers of this fraudulent software load harmless files onto the user’s PC during installation, which often takes place unnoticed in the background while users are surfing the Net, due to vulnerabilities in outdated programs on the PC; these harmless files are then reported as detected viruses. 
The cybercriminals have tried to imitate the Avira logo Users can protect themselves by using an up-to-date anti-virus solution from a bonafide provider on their PC and by making sure to keep the installed programs and the operating system up-to-date at all times. Users should always get software directly from the manufacturers’ download sites. To be sure of a clean source, PC users should key in the URL directly into the address line in their browser window, for example www.free-av.com. 
The fake websites have a look and feel very similar to the Avira website In addition to free basic protection with Avira AntiVir Personal, more extensive protection packages are also available. Avira AntiVir Premium uses WebGuard to filter out malware from the data stream before it ever reaches the web browser. Virus protection costs € 19.95 for one year. Avira Premium Security Suite provides all-round protection: it complements the features of Avira AntiVir Premium with a firewall to protect against attacks from the network, combats Spam and performs backups, all for a cost of € 39.95. About AviraAvira GmbH is a leading global provider of IT security solutions for professional and private use. With over twenty years of experience, the company is one of the pioneers in this field. As a foundation member of the initiative “IT Security made in Germany” (ITSMIG e.V.), Avira guarantees that it provides IT security products with no backdoors. The German IT security expert is headquartered in Tettnang near Lake Constance and maintains several subsidiaries worldwide. Avira employs approximately 335 staff and makes a significant contribution towards the security of millions of private users through its free virus protection, Avira AntiVir Personal. Domestic and international customers include well-known companies listed on global stock exchanges, educational establishments and government authorities. In addition to protecting the virtual environment, Avira promotes the Auerbach Foundation for greater protection and security in the real world. The Auerbach Foundation supports charitable and social projects, as well as art, culture and science.
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