Tettnang, 14 September 2010 – A so-called zero-day vulnerability within Adobe’s Flash Player gets currently exploited, warns IT-security specialist Avira. An update to fix this is announced for the end of the month – until then, users need protection by anti-malware solutions.

Adobe has confirmed the newly discovered and already actively abused vulnerability within the Flash Player. As there is no update available yet, users can get infected just by browsing the Internet – malicious Flash objects can get embedded by cyber criminals in nearly all web sites, for example by manipulating advertisements.

Avira anti-malware solutions protect from this threat, though. The newly discovered exploit has already been detected by Avira AntiVir with heuristic routines as HEUR/HTML.Malware. For the current malware, a detection by the name EXP/Flash.CY has been added. The malicious Flash is downloading further malware to take control over the infected computer – but users of Avira anti-malware solutions are safe. Further details about this malware can be found in Avira’s TechBlog.

The basic protection of Avira AntiVir Personal detects and blocks the dangerous malware. Avira AntiVir Premium offers a higher protection level for 19,95 €. The integrated WebGuard and MailGuard block the malware even before it reaches the web browser or mail program. The Avira Premium Security Suite for 39,95 € also protects from these threats and additionally contains a firewall, parental control and a backup solution – so that users can restore their important data.

About Avira

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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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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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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During the past weekend news made the rounds that on the servers of the Mozilla Foundation infected Firefox Add-ons were found. The Add-on “Master Filer” was affected. The “Sothink Web Video Downloader” which was infected too according to the Mozilla Blog, is non malicious according to an analysis by Aviras Malware researchers.

Avira’s antimalware solutions already detected the program “file.exe” of the infected Add-on as TR/Dropper.gen; in this case it is a Trojan of the Bifrose family. The allegedly malicious “nsCatcher.dll” of the “Sothink Web Video Downloader” is confirmed to be clean though. Users of Avira solutions were already protected from the threat.

Avira offers basic protection with the free Avira AntiVir Personal. More protection is available with Avira AntiVir Premium. Its WebGuard filters malware even before it reaches the web browser. It is available for 19.95 €. Avira Premium Security Suite offers an even higher level of security. The package adds a firewall to the capabilities of Avira AntiVir Premium which helps against network attacks, a web filter to protect the children from unsuitable content, AntiSpam and back-up. It is available for 39.95 €.

About Avira
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 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 335 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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During the past weekend news made the rounds that on the servers of the Mozilla Foundation infected Firefox Add-ons were found. The Add-on “Master Filer” was affected. The “Sothink Web Video Downloader” which was infected too according to the Mozilla Blog, is non malicious according to an analysis by Aviras Malware researchers.

Avira’s antimalware solutions already detected the program “file.exe” of the infected Add-on as TR/Dropper.gen; in this case it is a Trojan of the Bifrose family. The allegedly malicious “nsCatcher.dll” of the “Sothink Web Video Downloader” is confirmed to be clean though. Users of Avira solutions were already protected from the threat.

Avira offers basic protection with the free Avira AntiVir Personal. More protection is available with Avira AntiVir Premium. Its WebGuard filters malware even before it reaches the web browser. It is available for 19.95 €. Avira Premium Security Suite offers an even higher level of security. The package adds a firewall to the capabilities of Avira AntiVir Premium which helps against network attacks, a web filter to protect the children from unsuitable content, AntiSpam and back-up. It is available for 39.95 €.

About Avira
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 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 335 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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Tettang, 26 January 2010 – Cybercriminals spread the malware “Zimuse” via compromised web sites, for example as alleged “IQ-Test” programs. It deletes important sections of the hard disk so that the operating system cannot start.

By overwriting the master boot record the operating system is not bootable anymore. A recovery with a bootable Windows installation CD is possible though.

The malware is not just being spread via infected web sites, but also trying to spread via the autorun mechanism for USB drives.

Antimalware solutions from Avira detect the worm as “Worm/Zimuse.A” with the VDF update 7.10.3.65 from Monday. Users of Avira solutions thus are protected from the threat.

Avira offers next to the basic protection of the free Avira AntiVir Personal higher protection levels with Avira AntiVir Premium. Its WebGuard filters malware even before it reaches the web browser, while the MailGuard cleans emails from viruses. It is available for 19,95 €. Even more protection is available with Avira Premium Security Suite. The package adds to the capabilities of Avira AntiVir Premium a firewall which helps against network attacks, a web filter to protect the children from unsuitable content, AntiSpam and back-up. It is available for 39,95 €.

About Avira
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 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 335 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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