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Faked email blockings contain Trojan
Wed, 03 December 2008
Avira issues a warning about a mass mail that threatens to block emails – and tries to foist a Trojan on the user
Tettnang, 3 December 2008 – A mass mailing that makes Internet users feel insecure, as it threatens to block email addresses.
Emails that have a subject line tailored for the recipient “Die E-Mail Adresse <email@adresse.de> wird gesperrt” (translation: "the e-mail address <email@adresse.de> is blocked”), has an attachment called “hinweis.zip” (“note.zip”) that contains the Trojan TR/Dldr.iBill.BW, Avira recognizes this with the virus definition file 7.01.00.172. There are also variants of this email in circulation which contain the Trojan TR/Dldr.iBill.BV, Avira already recognizes these with the VDF file 7.01.00.170 of 1 December. The recipients of this email should delete it and not open the file attachment.
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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 has more than 180 employees at their main office in Tettnang near 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 Foundation. The Auerbach Foundation 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
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