Wolfgang Steger wrote:
Am 2018-09-17 um 00:18 schrieb DoctorBill:
I have a friend who downloaded the so called FREE "AVIRA" - an
anti-virus program from Germany. Google 'avira' to see it.
He ran it and it said he has a Virus and that he now HAS TO buy the
anti-virus program OR.... they (Avira) will lock up his computer !
THAT is called Extortion ! Germans.
My friend is a retired MD, so I believe him. He would not lie about
that.
Take what I've written here as you will. I thought I should relate
this to everyone on the Internet.
DoctorBill
I know Avira for a long time (and did use it also):
I believe he must have got it from a fake source - malware disguising
as Avira.
This is not unusual nowadays, so always check your download sources!
Just my 2cc, Wolfgang
P.S: Having said that I also must note that nowadays "Windows Defender"
delivered with Windows 10 (or the "Security Essentials" for older
versions of MS Windows) is usually sufficient to protect your
computer as long as you trust MS somehow. Otherwise consider
switching away to a user friendly Linux distribution. From a
trusted source, of course.
My experience with Avira has been the same as yours, Wolfgang. Sadly, I
think his source was a fake one, although it's been a long time since
I've used it.
bj
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