Press Releases from G Data Software (5 total)
G Data Warns Consumers of the Significant Security Risks Posed by Social Network …
Massive Global Survey Highlights Risky User Behavior
DURHAM, NC – August 16, 2011 – G Data Software, one of the world’s first antivirus providers, warns consumers to be wary while using social networks as criminals are leveraging their behavior to entice people to click on links to virus-infested sites and thus infect their PCs with malware. According to the G Data 2011 Security Survey, nearly one in five consumers click on…
Malware Authors Relying on Poor User Updating Practices
Old security holes increasingly popular among online criminals
DURHAM, NC – June 9, 2011 – When infecting PCs, online criminals are increasingly benefiting from uninstalled updates for browsers and their components. In this regard, research carried out by G Data SecurityLabs indicates that unclosed security holes in browser plug-ins are very much in fashion with bands of cyber criminals. This distribution concept means that current security holes are far from being…
Durham Mayor Bill Bell to Launch the 2nd Annual Durham Senior Amateur Golf Champ …
G Data Software to Sponsor the Event and Giveaway a Top-flight Power Motor Scooter and Sun Mountain Premium Golf Bag
Durham, NC—May 20, 2011— Durham’s Mayor Bill Bell will open the 2nd Annual Durham Senior Amateur Golf Championship with a ribbon-cutting event and welcome remarks on Monday, May 23 at 8:00 a.m., at the first Tee on the Hillandale Golf Course in Durham, followed by the first group teeing-off at…
G Data Software Provides Free FakeAV Cleaner to Remove Scareware from Infected P …
Lightweight, Free Tool Rescues Victims of the Most Common Fake Antivirus Programs
DURHAM, NC – May 16, 2011 – G Data Software, one of the world’s first antivirus providers, is offering G Data FakeAV Cleaner to help Internet users protect against fake antivirus programs, also referred to as scareware. Available to all PC users, this free tool cleans Windows systems that are infected with fake antivirus programs belonging to the System…
According to G Data, Be Wary of Opening Your Heart to Online Criminals this Vale …
Spammers Increasingly Luring Users with Shortened URLs
Durham, NC—February 11, 2011— G Data Software, one of the world’s first antivirus providers, reports a massive increase in spam related to Valentine’s Day, with online criminals directing unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites offering promotions on flowers, forged jewelry, perfume, and other Valentine’s Day gifts. The cyber criminals then trick users into disclosing their credit card information. G Data Security Labs also predicts…
