Avast Vs. Avira

History of Internet Security Solutions

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Early Anti-virus Scans
In the late 1980s a virus was released, attacking IBM clones with a wide spread outbreak. Bernt Fix, was credited for neutralizing this first virus attack. However, with the Internet now doubling every few months with new users, cyber-criminals were hitting computers worldwide, which created a completely new industry--the Internet security software industry. In the beginning, most viruses were launched through floppy disks, but by the 1990s, viruses were coming from all directions, websites to email.

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Scanning for Breach Anti-virus Security
Cyber-crime has become a pandemic as international cyber-criminals have changed their focus. No longer are cyber-criminals focused on destroying computers, they are focused on controlling the computers. Cyber-criminals today are looking for computer systems they can control. Once under their control the cyber-criminals use the systems to deposit illegal data. Several international cyber-crime organizations are known to deposit kiddy porn and stolen credit card information on the computers they control.

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Developing Advast Internet Security Software
The Avast Internet security solution is developed and distributed by the ALWIL Software Company. ALWIL is based out of the Czech Republic. ALWIL developed Avast to work on all types of platforms. Avast works best on platforms running a Windows based operating system. ALWIL software developers are working to make Avast available for Linux and Mac operating systems. Avast has received the coveted VB100 percent award for catching all malicious code sent through the Avast security scans.

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Developing the Avira Intenet Security Solution
Avira is the #1 security software developer in Germany and is seen as one of the pioneers in Internet security solutions in Europe. Although Avira provides a home and small office version of their highly rated Avira Internet security suite, their expertise is in providing high-end security solutions for mainframes and enterprise level networks. Avira is the leader in providing security solutions for the Unix operating system and has created several of the security standards in place today.

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Computer Expert Writing Anti-virus Review
The number one downside of using either of these Internet security solutions is the fact both companies are based in Europe. If the customer has an issue with a conflict on the computer after loading either security solution, the computer user must rely on email support, or hope a local tech shop knows something about the Avast or Avira security software. Both companies are highly respected worldwide. However, since both companies are located outside the USA or Great Britain, the privacy laws regarding personal data of these countries do not apply.