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Avira with Novell on tour
Tue, 26 August 2008
IT security expert presents virus protection for Linux
Tettnang, 26 August 2008 – Avira will travel with Novell through eight cities located in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The security expert Avira has state-of-the-art products for Linux systems. Out of the ten million currently known digital threats, only 1,700 attack Linux/UNIX based computers, even though there are just as many vulnerabilities in Linux as there are in Windows. The explanation to this phenomenon is straightforward: “Windows is by far the most popular system and is compatible with many other programs. Exploits that form an attack on Windows vulnerabilities have a much larger opportunity to cause damage and the efforts are worth it for the hackers”, explains Rainer Witzgall, Executive Vice President of Avira. “However, this does not necessarily mean that Linux networks do not need virus protection. On the contrary, systems that are used as mail servers pose a great threat. Without being infected themselves, they can distribute malware to other networks. In order to prevent a harmful malware from infecting a target system, protection needs to be implemented at the gateway interface.”
The full-day events raise current issues on Linux, Collaboration, Identity and Security as well as Systems Management. The tech lounge will provide a practical area, where Avira and the other participants will demonstrate their solutions. All visitors will receive an evaluation DVD with the Avira products for evaluation purposes. For more information visit: http://www.novell.com/de-de/events/local/tour/index.php
Times and cities at a glance:
4 September 2008 Düsseldorf
9 September 2008 Hamburg
11 September 2008 Berlin
16 September 2008 Vienna
18 September 2008 Munich
23 September 2008 Zurich
25 September 2008 Stuttgart
30 September 2008 Frankfurt
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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