Cyber criminals are currently posing as “Avira” and sending fake emails and luring internet users into a trap!
The recipient is led to believe that “Avira” (a German company in the IT security industry and anti-virus software manufacturer) has found 5 viruses on the computer and that the computer is not protected.
You should now protect your computer from fraud (how ironic) with Avira. All you have to do is click on a link in the email. But be careful: this is a lie!
The email did NOT come from Avira and no viruses were found on the respective computer. It is currently this email:
The email in the wording:
Hello (your email address)
Warning!
Your computer is infected with 5 viruses. It is recommended to scan the system! Your computer is not protected and you could face serious problems.
Protect your computer and avoid fraud with Avira.
We have put together a limited offer especially for you. Email: (your email address)
Renew now
If you click on the link in the email, you will be redirected to a false AVIRA website created by the fraudsters. At this point you are warned again about the 5 viruses.
What would happen if you clicked “Continue” here?
At this point we canceled the process because our antivirus program, not Avira, warned us about a possible data theft or a malicious file!
The fact is that this email is a nasty attempt at fraud.
The email did not come from Avira, but from cybercriminals who either want to get your data, such as your credit card details, or ultimately want to install a Trojan on your computer. Delete this email immediately!
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