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Viruses and more
Avira Internet Security - User Manual (Status: 23 Sep. 2011) 79
10. Viruses and more
10.1 Threat categories
Adware
Adware is software that presents banner ads or in pop-up windows through a bar that
appears on a computer screen. These advertisements usually cannot be removed and are
consequently always visible. The connection data allow many conclusions on the usage
behavior and are problematic in terms of data security.
Your Avira product detects Adware. If the Adware option is enabled with a check mark in
the configuration under Threat categories , you receive a corresponding alert if your Avira
product detects adware.
Adware/Spyware
Software that displays advertising or software that sends the user‟s personal data to a third
party, often without their knowledge or consent, and for this reason may be unwanted.
Your Avira product recognizes "Adware/Spyware". If the option Adware/Spyware is
enabled with a check mark in the configuration under Threat categories , you receive a
corresponding alert if your Avira product detects adware or spyware.
Application
The term APPL, respectively application, refers to an application which may involve a risk
when used or is of dubious origin.
Your Avira product recognizes "Application (APPL)". If the option Application is enabled
with a check mark in the configuration under Threat categories , you receive a
corresponding alert if your Avira product detects such behavior.
Backdoor Clients
In order to steal data or manipulate computers, a backdoor server program is smuggled in
unknown to the user. This program can be controlled by a third party using backdoor
control software (client) via the Internet or a network.
Your Avira product recognizes "Backdoor control software". If the Backdoor control
software option is enabled with a check mark in the configuration under Threat categories ,
you receive a corresponding alert if your Avira product detects such software.