Most web surfers take a responsible attitude with their passwords
11 December 2009 – Avira advises against the use of universal passwords and offers tips to producing better access IDs

Avira launches new Swiss operation
02 December 2009 – IT security expert opens branch office in Zurich

Avira introduces the Japanese version of its virus protection
01 December 2009 – German IT security expert Takes its virus protection program to Japan and continues its internationalization in Asia

Free version: Avira optimizes update system
17 November 2009 – Painstaking updates will soon be a thing of the past with the free anti-virus solution

Ground-breaking ceremony: Avira starts work on constructing its new headquarters in Tettnang
09 November 2009 – Anti-virus company’s new building will be ready for occupation by the end of 2010

Shoppers paying by bank card are still insufficiently security-conscious
03 November 2009 – Avira issues a warning against cybercrime as people do their Christmas shopping online: According to investigations by IT security specialist Avira, almost 30 percent of shoppers using bank cards and credit cards only have a rudimentary awareness of security precautions

Avira improves security on smartphones
26 October 2009 – Avira AntiVir Mobile offers an optimized virus scanner on smartphones and supports the TouchFlo interface of HTC devices

Avira with Windows-7-compatible IT security solutions on show at it-sa 2009
28 September 2009 – Avira is planning to show its extensive product portfolio for protecting against viruses and threats from the Internet on stand 6-318 at the it-sa 2009 IT security show, which is to be held in Nuremberg from 13 to 15 October 2009.

How did PC users protect themselves against viruses ten years ago?
23 September 2009 – An investigation by IT security specialist Avira showed that only one third of those surveyed in 1999 had virus protection installed

Supposed Avira key generator contains malware
22 September 2009 – So-called key generators for Avia AntiVir have recently turned up on Internet exchange sites, but instead of giving users a valid license key, they load an autorun worm

Avira Free Antivirus turns 10 and customers join the celebrations
16 September 2009 – For the next ten days IT security specialist Avira is giving anyone who buys its products an additional ten months’ free virus protection and is also launching new localized versions for over 100 million users

Unusual viruses on current free gift CDs
18 August 2009 – Harmful files are currently being encountered on free gift CDs issued with popular computer magazines and in download portals. These files infect the source code of development environments

Avira warns against fraud using falsified Facebook applications
05 August 2009 – Virus protection experts explain the risks entailed in using Facebook widgets and offer tips to help users protect their privacy.

Avira issues a warning against Spam mails from fraudulent sites
04 August 2009 – At present fraudsters are sending out Spam mails inviting people to download Avira AntiVir antivirus software, however the site is a bogus one.

Avira protects against the exploitation of PDF / Flash files
23 July 2009 – Attackers can use manipulated PDF files to exploit a vulnerability in Flash Player so that damaging code can gain entry

Recognition and performance are the key factors when it comes to virus protection
15 July 2009 – In a survey, IT security specialist Avira looked at the criteria users apply when choosing their virus protection and identified a well-developed awareness of brands and performance.

Avira provides security for Windows 7
23 June 2009 – The ninth generation of Avira’s security tools protect the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system

Avira achieves TÜV certification for IT security
17 June 2009 – TÜV, the German Technical Control Association, confirms that Avira’s corporate solutions detect all current “in the wild” viruses

Cyber-gangsters launch a wave of phishing attacks on WOW users
03 June 2009 – Avira protects gamers, surfers and online bankers from information theft

Avira Wins CNET Editors’ Choice Award
13 May 2009 - Avira today announced that it received a CNET Editors’ Choice award for its Avira AntiVir Personal – Free AntiVirus.

Viruses sent into Orbit: Avira offers new functions, more flexibility and greater user-friendliness
05 May 2009 - IT security specialist Avira presents its solutions in Hall 6, Booth 10

Enterprise 2.0: Twittering at home, silent at work
15 April 2009 - Avira poll: Are social networking tools finally conquering the workplace?

Avira and KarstadtQuelle Bank cooperate to increase security in online banking
31 March 2009 – Joint initiative seeks to provide information to end users and promote secure online transactions.

Avira steps on the gas with enhanced business solutions
17 March 2009 - Version 9 of the virus protection software is easier to administer and has faster performance

Searching and removing viruses: Avira AntiVir 9
17 March 2009 - Avira AntiVir 9 now searches and removes viruses even more efficiently – helping you stay safe

With Avira, Internet Explorer exploitation doesn't stand a chance
18 February 2009 – Through a vulnerability in Internet Explorer, cyber criminals are attempting to smuggle viruses onto the computers of innocent victims

The illegal trade in data: According to an Avira survey, 63% of people do not believe that it occurs in isolated cases
17 February 2009 - Only 5% of those surveyed do not take any special precautions concerning the security of their data or data loss, one in four believes its the statutory duty of the company to supply information.

Avira and takeMS enter strategic partnership for more safety
February 11, 2009 - Avira AntiVir 90 days free on all takeMS MEM drives.

Flush out the virus: Avira offers new functions, flexibility and user-friendliness
10 February 2009 – Live hacking and clarification of liability when IT security is comprised, every day on booth D19, hall 11

“Web 2.0 – So what?”
27 January 2009 – Avira survey: retained interest for up-to-date Internet developments.

Avira warns against a phishing wave on the German banks Volksbank and Sparkasse
9 January 2009 – Cyber criminals are currently spreading phishing mails in large quantities with the intention to steal the access data of customers from Sparkasse and Volksbank.