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Not having a backup makes users vulnerable to blackmail, but most of them are prepared for a loss of data
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Avira survey shows some users still not aware of danger from viruses; majority pay attention to virus alerts from their software, others use online-scanners to double-check
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Most users rely on their antivirus software to update itself automatically; Avira advises also using the system alert function.
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Avira K.K. announces that it has passed the one million mark for Japanese users of its free software Avira AntiVir.
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Avira has established an office in Beijing and is introducing the Simplified Chinese versions of its Avira AntiVir products
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Version 10 of Avira AntiVir adds behaviour-based detection "ProActiv" to the proven IT security solution; introduces single-click malware removal
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Almost ten percent of computer users have already fallen victim to data theft; security solutions from Avira ensure protection and prevention
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Most web surfers take a responsible attitude with their passwords - Avira advises against the use of universal passwords and offers tips to producing better access IDs.
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German IT security expert takes its virus protection program to Japan and continues its internationalization in Asia
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Over 400,000 Internet users name the German virus protection software among their favorites
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An investigation by IT security specialist Avira showed that only one third of those surveyed had virus protection installed in 1999
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There are plenty of free antivirus solutions on the market, but which of them offers reliable basic protection?
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For the next ten days IT security specialist Avira is giving anyone who buys its products an additional ten months’ free virus protection and is also launching new localized versions for over 100 million users
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Avira explains the risks entailed in using Facebook widgets and offer tips to help users protect their privacy
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In a survey, IT security specialist Avira looked at the criteria users apply when choosing their virus protection and identified a well-developed awareness of brands and performance
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Avira has come out on top in the Security Software product category of the "Brand Awareness International 2009" study.
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The ninth generation of Avira’s security tools protect the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system
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Avira announced today that it received a CNET Editors’ Choice award for its Avira AntiVir Personal – Free AntiVirus.
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Avira AntiVir 9 now searches and removes viruses even more efficiently – helping you stay safe
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According to an Avira survey, 63% of people do not believe that it occurs in isolated cases
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Avira's survey showed that top multimedia devices are among the most wanted Christmas gifts
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AV-Comparatives.org awards Avira’s solution for home users as the best anti-virus solution of the year 2008.
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The free version of Avira’s anti-virus software is now available in French as well as the existing German and English versions.
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Avira survey: Two thirds of people are afraid of data theft when online banking Tue, 11 November 2008
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email, blog, chat, social networking... these forms of digital communication are already daily routine for the public administration and state facilities
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Avira's virus analysts have analysed PDF files infected with the recent exploit kit, named El-Fiesta, and they updated the virus signatures file.
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Avira has released an update of its main virus description file, VDF0. Given the size of the download, of about 15 MByte, a higher server load is to be expected, which would possibly cause a slower update.
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Avira continues on its road to success: over 60 million people worldwide protect themselves with the anti-virus software from Germany
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Avira asked Internet users about PC maintenance tasks. 3,022 out of 5,149 respondents said they regularly defragment their hard drive and delete unnecessary ballast.
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Avira is releasing an update of its scan engine which increases the speed of virus search by another 20 percent.
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The online issue of BILD has just published the most popular free downloads of ComputerBild users. From over 9000 different solutions hosted Avira AntiVir Personal took First Place!
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Supposed antivirus solutions spread out massively and annoy the users with their imaginary warnings. Avira AntiVir protects your computer against such teasers.
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Despite over 750,000 newly discovered viruses every month, 19 percent of users still underestimate the risks of unprotected surfing.
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Communication in the digital era: While every seventh person administer their contacts online, two out of three refuse to use Web 2.0.
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Avira survey: 70 per cent of employees surveyed surf personally via office Internet connection and 15 per cent are disobeying an explicit ban by the employer in this way.
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The international ProtectStar test lab has tested thirteen security suites. The “Protect Star Award 2008” went to Avira Premium Security Suite.
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The free virus protection from the German IT security experts is not only very good but also really fast.
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Avira AntiVir Personal the free German virus protection is once again download of the year at CHIP online.
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This year the most innovative ideas of the economy will compete against each other. Avira enters its leading edge and fully automated malware analysis systems into this year's Economic Innovation Awards.
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Internet and email monitoring by the state is causing considerable concern among computer users – this is the conclusion of the current Avira security survey.
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