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Avira keeps Dogrobot at bay
Thu, 24 September 2009
“Dogrobot” is a Trojan that is particularly common in Chinese Internet cafés and is said to have caused damage in the region of billions. Avira AntiVir protects against this threat.
Tettnang, 24 September 2009 – Reports have appeared in the media about a virus known as “Dogrobot”, which is particularly problematic in China’s Internet cafés. This family of viruses is able to bypass the security hardware frequently used in Internet cafés, such as hard disk recovery cards, which are designed to restore the original, pristine system status at the press of a button, but which obviously have a vulnerable spot. It is said that “Dogrobot” robot has already caused damage amounting to billions.
Avira recognizes most variations of this malware through generic detection, i.e. even without the latest updates to the virus definition files, and warns users of the threat of an infection. Other known variants of the virus are also recognized by name by the security solutions from Avira: the over 100 million users worldwide can rest assured that they are protected.
About Avira
Avira is a leading global provider of IT security solutions for professional and private use. With over twenty years of experience, the company is one of the pioneers in this field. As a foundation member of the initiative “IT Security made in Germany” (ITSMIG e.V.), Avira guarantees that it provides IT security products with no backdoors.
The German IT security expert is headquartered in Tettnang near Lake Constance and maintains several subsidiaries worldwide. Avira employs approximately 300 staff and makes a significant contribution towards the security of millions of private users through its free virus protection, Avira AntiVir Personal.
Domestic and international customers include well-known companies listed on global stock exchanges, educational establishments and government authorities. In addition to protecting the virtual environment, Avira promotes the Auerbach Foundation for greater protection and security in the real world. The Auerbach Foundation supports charitable and social projects, as well as art, culture and science.
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