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Security News
Problem solved: false alarm in Avira’s WebGuard
Fri, 03 July 2009
Tettnang, 3 July 2009 – The update provided to customers during the evening of the 2nd July wrongly identified some news websites within the WebGuard module that protects against malicious web content in Avira’s AntiVir products which include this module.
The error was quickly corrected and a further update was provided at 11.01 p.m. on the 2nd July. The update is automatically downloaded by our products so no action is necessary.
About Avira
Avira 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 300 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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