Ransomware threatens with official complaint of piracy
Apr 15th, 2010 | Category: AviraAvira informs about ransomware, which threatens to inform the public prosecution department about pirated content on the PC, but in fact steals credit card data
Tettnang, 14. April 2010 – Currently active blackmail Trojans are using a new scam, as the IT security specialist Avira informs. In order to avoid a complaint because of downloading illegal copies of copyrighted files, the victims of the ransomware should pay about 400 USD to an alleged copyright organization.
Avira GmbH 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 founder member of the “IT Security made in Germany” association (ITSMIG e.V.), Avira has guaranteed that it will only provide IT security products that leave no room for data espionage.
The German IT security expert has its headquarters in Tettnang on Lake Constance and maintains several offices throughout the world. Avira employs around 300 people and its free Avira AntiVir Personal antivirus protection represents a significant contribution towards security and is used by over 100 million private users.
The domestic and international clientele is formed by well known companies listed on the stock exchange, many small and medium-sized companies, as well as educational establishments and government authorities. Apart from protecting the virtual environment, Avira promotes the Auerbach Foundation for greater security in the real world. The Auerbach Foundation supports charitable and social projects, as well as art, culture and science.
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