AVIRA 8 Release Notes - Now released!

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  1. FRug

    FRug Registered Member

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    macstorm: Yeah, that's the job of a driver. Can be in different components though, be it firewall driver, guard driver, anti rootkit driver, behaviour blocker or even a dedicated driver... that is different from AV to AV :)
     
    FRug, Mar 31, 2008
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  2. Macstorm

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Thanks for the clarification FRug :)

    I will rephrase my post then: I do hope the new Avira drivers being stronger than current ones :mad:
     
    Macstorm, Mar 31, 2008
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  3. Leo2005

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    it is the same modul so this wont be changed in the preium version.
     
    Leo2005, Apr 1, 2008
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  4. RejZoR

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Erm, so when is this version 8 suppose to be released if release notes are already available?
     
    RejZoR, Apr 1, 2008
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  5. trjam

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    422008 ;)
     
    trjam, Apr 1, 2008
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  7. Bunkhouse Buck

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Do you mean 4/2/2008?
     
    Bunkhouse Buck, Apr 1, 2008
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  8. Mele20

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    No. The beta runs until April 4 so it wouldn't make much sense to release it before the end of the beta ...maybe on April 4 since I don't think it would be released on the weekend. :D
     
    Mele20, Apr 1, 2008
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  9. xandros

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    thank you for the good news
    i wish that antivir premium still light after the beta finish
     
    xandros, Apr 1, 2008
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  10. trjam

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    It is and I really do like their Web scanning module. It actually works and stopping nasties.;)
     
    trjam, Apr 1, 2008
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  11. Bunkhouse Buck

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Logical.
     
    Bunkhouse Buck, Apr 1, 2008
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  12. Dieselman

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I was just informed that when version 8 comes out it will be an auto update. Nio uninstall or reinstall needed. :D
     
    Dieselman, Apr 2, 2008
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  13. Waterfox

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    That's great news :thumb:
     
    Waterfox, Apr 2, 2008
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  14. s4u

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    There is a possibility it will be couple of days later ;)
     
    s4u, Apr 2, 2008
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  15. berng

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I'm using Firefox with the NoScript extension.

    Do you think the Avira WebGuard module is good enough for me to drop NoScript?
     
    berng, Apr 2, 2008
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  16. trjam

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    yep:) :)
     
    trjam, Apr 2, 2008
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  17. disinter1

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    My wishes came true, now I'm a step closer to buy antivir premium.:D
     
    disinter1, Apr 2, 2008
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  18. Bunkhouse Buck

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    You should not be disappointed. :)
     
    Bunkhouse Buck, Apr 2, 2008
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  19. aigle

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I don,t think so.
     
    aigle, Apr 2, 2008
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  20. bellgamin

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    No. Check THIS thread for reasons.
     
    bellgamin, Apr 2, 2008
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  21. berng

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I read it and also saw your comment
    "This thread makes me wonder what real value is there to be had from web scanners (aka http scanners) if they do not block XSS?"

    Yet, Avir support claims their scanner will block XSS --

    http://forum.avira.com/thread.php?threadid=35691
     
    berng, Apr 2, 2008
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  22. trjam

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I will say this much, Aviras web scanner is a cut above the rest. There are some astute members here that know their stuff, and will go nameless, that have tested it against some very big exploits. They were amazed how well Aviras web scanning did at detecting them. Of course, I am just a layman making claims, or a fanboy waving my pom-poms, but soon others will get to see the difference.

    And if I am wrong, I will apologize to all, but I dont think I will need to.
     
    trjam, Apr 2, 2008
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  23. bellgamin

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    The blurb you quoted does not specifically mention XSS. Inferences don't cut it when it comes to an exploit as dangerous as XSS. If it is truly covered by Avira, why are they so coy about specifically mentioning it?

    Someone might say "Ask them." I have never had Avira reply to any of several queries I sent them. I don't intend to talk to their blank wall another time.
     
    bellgamin, Apr 2, 2008
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  24. berng

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    :) As usual, your comments are useful !!!
     
    berng, Apr 2, 2008
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  25. berng

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I just asked them in that thread I cited above. I shall be awaiting their response.
     
    berng, Apr 2, 2008
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