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Avira protects against the LinkedIn Trojan
Wed, 07 January 2009
Cyber criminals are spreading threats through fake profiles of celebrities in the social network LinkedIn. Avira protects against this threat
Tettnang, 7 January 2009 – Beyoncé, Shakira, Kirsten Dunst, Selma Hayek – they all have one thing in common: A fake profile in the LinkedIn social network. The consequence: innocent users can end up with a Trojan when activating links in the fake LinkedIn profile.
Fake profiles of many celebrities are linked to alleged photos and videos that show them in a semi-naked. After several redirects the victims are subjected to a download that contains the Trojan. On activation, the threat downloads many other harmful components from the Internet and anchors them in the system.
The users of Avira’s anti-virus solutions are protected against this harmful software. The software detects the threats as TR/Dldr.Renos.CH with the virus definition file 7.01.01.79; Avira detects other variants as TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen.
About Avira
Avira is a leading worldwide provider of self-developed protection solutions for professional and private use. The company belongs to the pioneers in this sector with over twenty years experience.
The protection experts have numerous company locations throughout Germany and cultivate partnerships in Europe, Asia and America. Avira has more than 180 employees at their main office in Tettnang near Lake Constance and is one of the largest employers in the region. There are around 250 people employed worldwide whose commitment is continually being confirmed by awards. A significant contribution to protection is the Avira AntiVir Personal which is being used by private users a million times over.
Well-known listed companies as well as educational organizations and public employers belong to the list of national and international customers. In addition to the protection of the virtual environment, Avira cares for more protection and safety in the real world by promotion of the Auerbach Foundation. The Auerbach Foundation of the founder of the company promotes common and social projects as well as the arts, culture and science.
Company contact:
Avira GmbH
Elisabeth Rothbart
Lochhamer Schlag 5a
D-82166 Gräfelfing/München
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 8583 639 17
Telefax: +49 (0) 89 8583 639 20
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