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- Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Protect Your Digital Life with 1 Click: Avira Launches New Avira Security for Mac
Built on Apple’s own technology for the latest operating systems, Avira Security for Mac is an all-in-one security, privacy and performance tool, available for Free with premium upgrades
Read more > - Thursday, February 4, 2021
Announcement: Avira + BullGuard
We’re excited to announce that BullGuard has joined Avira as part of NortonLifeLock.
Read more > - Monday, February 1, 2021
The Most Common Bad Password for Smart Devices? No Password At All
In recognition of “Change Your Password Day”, Avira reminds consumers to set passwords on their smart devices. The Avira IoT Honeypot reports that 34% of all cyber attacks on smart devices are because there is no password set.
Read more > - Thursday, January 28, 2021
Brits Aren’t Swayed by Controversial TikTok Press
Despite media coverage about privacy issues, Avira survey shows UK smartphone users are more concerned about traditional forms of social media than TikTok.
Read more > - Monday, January 25, 2021
Coinminers target vulnerable users as Bitcoin hits all-time high
Coinmining malware increases by 53% in Q4 of 2020, millions at risk due to crypto crime surge .
Read more > - Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Cyber Criminals Continue to Benefit from COVID-19
Avira warns of cyber-attacks that lure users with "COVID-19" and "Corona" in annual threat report.
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- Thursday, December 17, 2020
Report: Americans Wising Up to Risks Surrounding Mobile Phones
New nationwide survey by Avira shows 81% of smartphone users think mobile security is very important and 59% download additional apps to help protect their security and privacy.
Read more > - Monday, June 15, 2020
Report: Majority of Americans Say They Won’t Use COVID Contact Tracing Apps
Based on a June survey, 71% of Americans say they don’t plan to download a contact tracing app, citing digital privacy concerns as the main reason
- Monday, April 27, 2020
Protect Your Entire Digital Life with 1 Click: Avira Launches Avira Free Security
With 30 years in the cybersecurity industry, Avira has created a free, industrial-grade security, privacy and performance product so “no one needs to miss out on protecting their digital lives”
Read more > - Thursday, April 9, 2020
Avira finalizes acquisition agreement with Investcorp Technology Partners
Building on 30 years of experience in the cybersecurity and antivirus industry, the strategic partnership positions Avira for global and product expansion opportunities.
Read more > - Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Avira’s entire global workforce to work from home in preventative anti-COVID-19 move
As a precautionary step, Avira, the German security developer, will be closing all of its physical offices around the world as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). All staff have now been set up to work from home, and as a consequence Avira anticipates zero negative impact on the company’s operations, customer service and product development as the situation develops.
Read more > - Monday, January 6, 2020
TP-Link launches new HomeCare™ Pro with Avira-powered IoT security for the smart home
TP-Link is pleased to release the new HomeCare™ Pro powered by Avira. Consumers can now ensure the privacy of their smart homes with this combination of TP-Link’s router experience and Avira’s best-in-class device security.
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- Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Avira joins in the launch of the Coalition Against Stalkerware
It’s time to combine cybersecurity with victim support to beat back this threat to user security and privacy
Read more > - Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Avira® 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 > - Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Avira 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 > - Wednesday, July 3, 2019
VPN 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 > - Thursday, April 25, 2019
Avira Password Security Report: Tidy up your digital life
Security report
Read more > - Thursday, March 28, 2019
WORLD 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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- Monday, November 5, 2018
Avira 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 > - Monday, October 1, 2018
Triple-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 > - Monday, September 10, 2018
Avira 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 > - Thursday, July 19, 2018
Avira 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 > - Monday, July 9, 2018
Avira 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 > - Friday, June 22, 2018
Avira Selects BitPay for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Payments Processing
Avira Phantom VPN Pro First Avira Product to Accept Cryptocurrency
Read more > - Monday, June 11, 2018
Security 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 > - Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Sharing 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 > - Thursday, February 22, 2018
Avira 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 > - Thursday, February 15, 2018
Avira 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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- Diana Plutis • March 23, 2021
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- Andrey Belkin • March 16, 2021
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- Rohit Kumar • March 12, 2021
Vulnerability update – late 2020
- Vera Iurcu • March 11, 2021
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- Diana Plutis • February 26, 2021
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- Diana Plutis • February 19, 2021
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- Diana Plutis • February 12, 2021
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- Rohit Kumar • February 08, 2021
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- Rohit Kumar • February 08, 2021
Q4 and 2020 Malware Threat Report
- James Griffiths • February 05, 2021
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