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Security NewsBotnet Toolkit for TwitterThu, 20 May 2010The IT security experts at Avira have analyzed a toolkit for a Twitter-based botnet and ensure protection against it Tettnang, 20 May 2010 – Currently, a malware toolkit is causing concern, as even inexperienced cybercriminals can use it to produce malware, which they can distribute and control via Twitter channels. Avira security solutions ensure protection against this menace.  Avira’s antivirus experts have examined both the toolkit and the malware files created with it: With just a few clicks, even without advanced computer skills, cybercriminals can create malware using the KIT/MSIL.Agent.A.1 toolkit, which allows them to build and control a botnet via Twitter channels. Avira has immediately classified the botnet drone as TR/Dropper.Gen with heuristic detection and now identifies it as BDS/Twitbot.E. The malware can start a Distributed-Denial-of-Service attack or download further malware from the Internet. The malware toolkit is basic and it creates quite static botnet drones. Consequently, its detection and removal from infected computers proved to be easy, since no advanced functions like rootkits or process self-protection are used. However, users should not underestimate the danger that comes with BDS/Twitbot.E drones. If unsuspecting users infect their computers with it, the criminal botnet operators can install any kind of malware and cause a lot more damage. Avira AntiVir users can sit back and relax – the security solutions of the German IT security expert have blocked the menace right away with their heuristic detection, without having to wait for an update of the virus definition files. Avira offers basic protection with the free Avira AntiVir Personal. More protection is available with Avira AntiVir Premium. Its WebGuard filters malware even before it reaches the web browser. It is available for $25.94. Avira Premium Security Suite offers an even higher level of security. The package adds a firewall to the capabilities of Avira AntiVir Premium which helps against network attacks, parental control to protect the children from unsuitable content, AntiSpam and backup. It is available for $51.93. About Avira Avira GmbH is a leading global provider of IT security solutions for professional and private use. With over twenty years of experience, the company is one of the pioneers in this field. As a founder member of the "IT Security made in Germany" association (ITSMIG e.V.), Avira has guaranteed that it will only provide IT security products that leave no room for data espionage. The German IT security expert has its headquarters in Tettnang on Lake Constance and maintains several offices throughout the world. Avira employs around 300 people and its free Avira AntiVir Personal antivirus protection represents a significant contribution towards security and is used by over 100 million private users. The domestic and international clientele is formed by well known companies listed on the stock exchange, many small and medium-sized companies, as well as educational establishments and government authorities. Apart from protecting the virtual environment, Avira promotes the Auerbach Foundation for greater security in the real world. The Auerbach Foundation supports charitable and social projects, as well as art, culture and science.
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