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Avira front-runner in test
Wed, 17 September 2008
AV-comparatives.org again confirms outstanding detection performance
Tettnang, 17 September 2008 – In the recent test by the laboratory AV-comparatives.org in August 2008, Avira’s AntiVir emerged as the clear winner: No other product masters virus detection as well as the Avira security solution. For the first time in the history of the AV-comparative.org tests, an anti-virus solution with a single scan engine took first place, ahead of all products even those with multiple scan engines.
AV-comparatives.org tested detection performance in several categories. The test used total of 2.3 million viruses, Avira Antivir Premium with a detection rate of 99.6% was a clear leader in front of all other products in the test.field. The same is true with the examination of more than one million viruses from the past nine months, Avira leads the field with 99.2% detected viruses.
The speed of Avira was assessed by AV-comparatives.org as being fast. Overall, Avira received the grade “Advanced +”, the highest rating of the testing laboratory. The IT security experts at Avira therefore provide the best protection from viruses available on the market today.
Detailed results of the test are available for download at www.av-comparatives.org.
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 employ more than 180 employees at their main office in Tettnang on 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 Trust. The Auerbach Trust 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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