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Symantec has issued a warning for users to beware the “AnVi Antivirus”. The virus is malware that attempts to fool you into uninstalling legitimate antivirus software. In a press releases issued today, Symantec warns that the AnVi Antivirus will give users a pop up telling them that there is a problem with their current antivirus software, then it will encourage them to remove it immediately. The virus will display this cheeky little message: “Uncertified [program name] antivirus software detected on your computer. You need to remove {antivirus name} software for correct operation of the Antivirus. Attention: If you don`t remove [program name] software, the performance of your computer will dramatically degrade. Press “OK” to remove the [program name]” Continue read via; Digital Trends

Independent testing organisation AV-Test.org has released its latest round of test results in a simplified format, providing at-a-glance details of performance in a series of tests aimed at mimicking real-world situations. Testing covered a wide range of criteria, all run in a fully connected and realistic environment to exercise all available protective features. In the tests, 19 products were put through their paces on Windows 7 in the second quarter of the year, with 13 of them meeting the necessary standard to be marked as 'certified' by the testing body. The results were split into three categories, with 'Protection' covering the blocking of attacks from malicious websites and emails, dynamic detection of executing malware, detection rates over AV-Test's sizeable sample sets and WildList samples. 'Repair' comprises successful removal of common infections, removal of additional items and changes left behind by infections, and detection and removal of roo...