For security reasons, Avira Antivirus blocks incoming emails via SSL/TLS/STARTTLS connections if they are configured on standard ports. Other ports that fall back on encryption may also be affected. For example, this happens when the option SSL (TLS/STARTTLS), is active in the email client and the SSL/TLS/STARTTLS is set to use the standard port. Note […]
The issue may have arisen because you did not set any (reasonable) limits for on-access archive scanning yet. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the settings icon of the System protection. Click PC Protection → Real-Time Protection. If Scan archives is enabled the following […]
This type of ransom Trojan is dropped by other malware or downloaded from the internet. It infects the MBR (Master Boot Record) of the running system. If the Trojan is executed, it overwrites the MBR on the hard drive before the original MBR is stored in a second section. It displays a certain message and […]
The “hosts” file is a local configuration file that assigns the unique name of computers to the IP addresses. By default, Avira blocks the access to this file due to the fact that it is often the target of viruses that modify the host’s file to lead users to fake online services. If you want […]
The Avira Antivirus “Quick scan” function is enabled by default and cannot be disabled or deleted permanently. Once Avira Antivirus is installed, “Quick scan” performs a regular system scan in the background every 7 days. This way can be ensured maximum protection against malware. Note However, “Quick Scan” can be deleted temporarily under Scan → Scheduler […]
Avira Real-Time protection protects your system continuously in real time and keeps you shielded from infections. Avira Real-Time protection runs automatically in the background and monitors your system continuously, without you noticing anything. The System Scanner has to be triggered manually to check the whole hard disk for malware. To guarantee the best possible protection, […]
The Avira Antivirus Web protection module works like an HTTP proxy and needs a cache to verify received data sequences. After scanning, the cached data is forwarded with maximum speed to the internet browser. The Avira Web protection module works very fast, with the search process only having a negligible impact on the download speed. […]
Avira Web protection keeps you safe from dangerous web content that is categorized as phishing, malware, spam or, fraud. Note This function is only available in the Avira Security paid version. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the On/Off switch under Web protection. Source : […]
In some cases you may find that important services such as the Microsoft Base Filtering Engine are not working correctly or are not even present. That could be one reason why Mail and Web protection are deactivated. The instructions below will help you add or repair the missing services so Mail and Web protection work correctly again. Your computer will restart twice automatically. Note If you are using a utility […]
If Avira Real-time protection is active, there is no direct security risk. Moreover, Avira Mail protection can remove virulent emails and attachments before they reach the email program. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team