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![Smart Home cybersecurity gets fully mobile with the newly redesigned, expanded Avira Home Guard]()
![Avira honeypot uncovers hacker coordination and stand-alone strategies for attacking your smart devices]()
![Avira® and TP-Link® Join Forces to Offer Wi-Fi Routers with IoT Security for the Smart Home]()
Tuesday, September 17, 2019Avira® and TP-Link® Join Forces to Offer Wi-Fi Routers with IoT Security for the Smart Home
Avira is partnering with TP-Link® to protect smart home users from IoT threats with Wi-Fi routers powered by Avira SafeThings.
Read more >![Avira Privacy Report: Tidy Up your Digital Life]()
Tuesday, August 20, 2019Avira Privacy Report: Tidy Up your Digital Life
Tettnang, Germany, August 20 2019 – When it comes to online security, summer is no vacation. Avira releases its second Security Report, part of the „Tidy Up your Digital Life” campaign, reinforcing our mission to protect people in the connected world. The Report details how the current threat landscape is impacting people’s online privacy and security and includes vacation tips on protecting personal data.
Read more >![VPN security and the problem of 5, 9, and 14 eyes surveillance]()
Wednesday, July 3, 2019VPN security and the problem of 5, 9, and 14 eyes surveillance
This is the scenario that some articles on VPNs have built up - but while focusing on the surveillance angle, they also neglect several other critical issues for VPNS – technology, trust, and data protection.
Read more >![Avira Password Security Report: Tidy up your digital life]()
Thursday, April 25, 2019Avira Password Security Report: Tidy up your digital life
Security report
Read more >![WORLD SHOWDOWN OF ESPORTS KEEPS PLAYERS SECURE WITH AVIRA]()
Thursday, March 28, 2019WORLD SHOWDOWN OF ESPORTS KEEPS PLAYERS SECURE WITH AVIRA
Avira Joins WSOE 5: Hearthstone – The Return of Jia as Exclusive Cyber-Security and Optimization Partner
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![Avira Password Manager: Making order out of password chaos]()
Monday, November 5, 2018Avira Password Manager: Making order out of password chaos
Avira is proud to introduce the newly updated Avira Password Manager, dedicated to cleaning up the confusing mess of passwords and account login details
Read more >![Triple-faceted protection with Avira Internet Security Suite 2019]()
Monday, October 1, 2018Triple-faceted protection with Avira Internet Security Suite 2019
Premium personal security now comes with advanced password management capabilities in addition to malware detection and a software updater with the new Avira Internet Security Suite 2019.
Read more >![Avira launches its Avira Antivirus 2019 product lineup]()
Monday, September 10, 2018Avira launches its Avira Antivirus 2019 product lineup
Avira Antivirus 2019 is faster on threats and lighter on your device, thanks to its new ultra-light malware detections, focus on ransomware, and premium cloud protection capabilities
Read more >![Avira Home Guard: One out of every four routers is vulnerable to hackers]()
Thursday, July 19, 2018Avira Home Guard: One out of every four routers is vulnerable to hackers
The new Avira Home Guard, the free security assistant for today’s smarter homes, found that over a quarter of routers had an exposed port, leaving the router and the home network vulnerable to hackers.
Read more >![Avira Password Manager gets updated for stronger account security]()
Monday, July 9, 2018Avira Password Manager gets updated for stronger account security
Avira is pleased to launch an enhanced version of Avira Password Manager; its note encryption, improved password strength indicator, cloud-enhanced accessibility, and a new friendly UI make personal account security stronger and more accessible to the user.
Read more >![Avira Selects BitPay for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Payments Processing]()
Friday, June 22, 2018Avira Selects BitPay for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Payments Processing
Avira Phantom VPN Pro First Avira Product to Accept Cryptocurrency
Read more >![Security has never looked so versatile]()
Monday, June 11, 2018Security has never looked so versatile
Avira is extending its portfolio with a new solution for Mac - Avira Security, giving people a free and easy way to secure their everyday online lives and enhance their Mac experience.
Read more >![Sharing is not always caring – take control of your private data with Avira Privacy Pal]()
Tuesday, April 17, 2018Sharing is not always caring – take control of your private data with Avira Privacy Pal
Avira is extending its portfolio with Privacy Pal, a new solution that brings a new level of security and privacy to users’ digital lives.
Read more >![Avira SafeThingsTM WiFi Router will provide comprehensive protection for smart homes against cyber threats]()
Thursday, February 22, 2018Avira SafeThingsTM WiFi Router will provide comprehensive protection for smart homes against cyber threats
Avira announces introduction of Avira SafeThingsTM WiFi Router, a solution to protect your smart home, at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress.
Read more >![Avira Managed Email Security customers will benefit from Hornetsecurity]()
Thursday, February 15, 2018Avira Managed Email Security customers will benefit from Hornetsecurity
The Avira Managed E-Mail Security customers and the Cleanport brand, which originates mainly from the BeNeLux countries, will use Hornetsecurity managed spam filter service in the future.
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![Avira SafeThings™ reimagines home security in the IoT world, without adding another device in the house]()
Monday, November 6, 2017Avira SafeThings™ reimagines home security in the IoT world, without adding another device in the house
Avira, the German security developer behind the award-winning antivirus solution, announces the availability of its SafeThings™, a totally new approach to safeguard smart homes and the growing number of IoT devices.
Read more >![Avira Antivirus 2018: Remastered and redesigned for today’s digital world]()
Wednesday, October 4, 2017Avira Antivirus 2018: Remastered and redesigned for today’s digital world
Tettnang, Germany, October 4, 2017 - Avira Antivirus 2018 is here, combining next-generation AI, a new interface, and cross-platform availability to give users even greater -- and easier -- security.
Read more >![Get it all together with the new Avira Free Security Suite for Mac]()
Thursday, September 7, 2017Get it all together with the new Avira Free Security Suite for Mac
New Free Security Suite for Mac covers all of users’ online security and privacy needs at one time
Read more >![New version of Avira Mobile Security for iOS: Powerful protection against phishing attacks and identity theft]()
Thursday, September 7, 2017New version of Avira Mobile Security for iOS: Powerful protection against phishing attacks and identity theft
Avira today announced the release of the newest version of Avira Mobile Security for iOS.
Read more >![The entire world at risk: Avira takes a stand against the “Bundestrojaner”]()
Friday, June 30, 2017The entire world at risk: Avira takes a stand against the “Bundestrojaner”
Internet security expert Avira takes a strong stand against the new “Bundestrojaner” legal amendments.
Read more >![Avira goes Prime time with its new all-in-one premium subscription service]()
Tuesday, April 4, 2017Avira goes Prime time with its new all-in-one premium subscription service
Avira has launched Avira Prime, the industry’s first all-in-one subscription service that provides individuals and households with convenient, no-obligation coverage for all of their online security, privacy, and performance needs.
Read more >![Avira Scout: the browser providing free access to greater online security and privacy]()
Tuesday, March 7, 2017Avira Scout: the browser providing free access to greater online security and privacy
Avira Scout has been launched for the public, combining Avira’s security expertise with the Chromium code to give users a free browser that slashes the risks from malware, malvertising, and obtrusive trackers.
Read more >![Avira launches Software Updater Pro]()
Tuesday, February 21, 2017Avira launches Software Updater Pro
The premium version of Avira Software Updater makes staying safely updated and fully patched incredibly easy, all thanks to its fully automatic and one-click modes.
Read more >![Best-in-class protection for your digital life: Avira Antivirus Pro earns AV-Comparatives’ “Product of the Year” award]()
Wednesday, February 8, 2017Best-in-class protection for your digital life: Avira Antivirus Pro earns AV-Comparatives’ “Product of the Year” award
Avira Antivirus Pro earns AV-Comparatives’ “Product of the Year” award
Read more >![Avira at RSA 2017: New product portfolio for OEM customers]()
Wednesday, February 8, 2017Avira at RSA 2017: New product portfolio for OEM customers
Avira will showcase its expanded portfolio of embedded and cloud-based security technologies for OEM partners and service providers
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![Avira Password Manager: No more awkward ‘forgot password’ moments]()
Wednesday, December 14, 2016Avira Password Manager: No more awkward ‘forgot password’ moments
Avira has just launched Avira Password Manager to provide users with an extra layer of protection for their privacy
Read more >![Avira Browser Safety plugin gets upgraded for the human touch]()
Tuesday, December 6, 2016Avira Browser Safety plugin gets upgraded for the human touch
Upgraded browser plugin makes it simpler to stay away from intrusive and malicious online actors
Read more >![Worldwide botnet "Avalanche" smashed]()
Thursday, December 1, 2016Worldwide botnet "Avalanche" smashed
PC users can use the free Avira PC Cleaner to see if they were infected with the Avalanche botnet - Avira users are already protected
Read more >![Security, privacy & performance sized for you: Avira releases the new 2017 bundles]()
Wednesday, November 23, 2016Security, privacy & performance sized for you: Avira releases the new 2017 bundles
New Avira packages provide award-winning security with extra options to get better PC performance, privacy and identity protection
Read more >![Avira redefines digital safety with the Free Security Suite: digital lives made safer, faster, and more private than ever before]()
Tuesday, October 25, 2016Avira redefines digital safety with the Free Security Suite: digital lives made safer, faster, and more private than ever before
Tettnang, October 25, 2016 – Avira just introduced the new Free Security Suite -- the world’s first free internet software package to combine security, privacy, and speed into a single suite.
Read more >![Back-to-School Smartphone Migration Begins]()
Thursday, September 1, 2016Back-to-School Smartphone Migration Begins
Parents & Teachers Fret Distractions
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Avira Offers Free AppLock+ App To Help![Avira launches monthly subscription plans and mobile-only option for Phantom VPN Pro]()
Tuesday, August 23, 2016Avira launches monthly subscription plans and mobile-only option for Phantom VPN Pro
Get a real vacation – and full VPN coverage – one month at a time with Avira’s Phantom VPN
Read more >![Avira Brings Banking and Identity Theft Security to Apple OS With Launch of ‘Mac Antivirus Pro’]()
Tuesday, July 19, 2016Avira Brings Banking and Identity Theft Security to Apple OS With Launch of ‘Mac Antivirus Pro’
Premium Upgrade to Avira’s Award-Winning Free Mac Security Boasts
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Near-Perfect Detection Scores and Certified Customer Support![Manage Avira Business Products easily and efficiently]()
Friday, July 8, 2016Manage Avira Business Products easily and efficiently
New DriveLock Management Console allows management of Avira products in larger business environments
Read more >![Avira Expands Phantom VPN to Apple iOS & Mac]()
Wednesday, June 22, 2016Avira Expands Phantom VPN to Apple iOS & Mac
Surf Anonymously and Securely Over Lightening-Fast Encrypted Network;
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Single License Works on Mac, iOS, Windows, Android![Avira Launches ‘Software Updater’ in Beta]()
Thursday, June 9, 2016Avira Launches ‘Software Updater’ in Beta
Foils Cybercriminals’ Exploit Kits and Zero-Day Threats; Finds and Installs Security Patches Across All Computer Applications Automatically.
Read more >![Avira Android Optimizer gets supercharged with ‘Battery Doctor’]()
Tuesday, April 26, 2016Avira Android Optimizer gets supercharged with ‘Battery Doctor’
Avira has added the ‘Battery Doctor Project’ features to its Android Optimizer app. The enhanced Android Optimizer is now equipped so that you can use your smartphone longer, on things that really matter, without the battery draining needlessly.
Read more >![Avira scores another top ranking in the latest AV-Comparatives tests]()
Friday, April 15, 2016Avira scores another top ranking in the latest AV-Comparatives tests
Avira got the highest possible ratings in real-world dynamic protection and malicious file detection from the leading independent tester of security software.
Read more >![Avira Launches Phantom VPN for Secure and Anonymous Internet Access, Anywhere]()
Wednesday, March 30, 2016Avira Launches Phantom VPN for Secure and Anonymous Internet Access, Anywhere
Avira, developers of the award-winning Avira Antivirus, today announced the release of Avira Phantom VPN (Virtual Private Network) to give Windows and Android users encrypted, secure, and anonymous internet access, even when using unsecured public WiFi hotspots.
Read more >![Avira launches Secure Email for web-hosting companies]()
Thursday, March 17, 2016Avira launches Secure Email for web-hosting companies
Avira has launched Secure Email, a new anti-spam and antivirus cloud service designed specifically for the needs of web-hosting companies.
Read more >![Avira Launches AppLock+ for Privacy and Remote Management of Android Apps]()
Wednesday, March 16, 2016Avira Launches AppLock+ for Privacy and Remote Management of Android Apps
Control use of individual apps on your Android devices by time and place - and do it remotely.
Read more >![Get wider umbrella coverage with Avira at RSA]()
Thursday, February 25, 2016Get wider umbrella coverage with Avira at RSA
Avira expands its third-party tools and platforms for OEMs and service providers.
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