Avira GmbH is a German antivirus software company. When founded, the company was called "H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH". Its antivirus applications are based on the AntiVir scan engine also known as "Luke Filewalker" (referring to Luke Skywalker), first launched in 1988. For aesthetic reasons, the name was changed to Avira. Avira's engine has been licensed to Ashampoo antivirus, Ad-Aware, and Webroot WebWasher.[citation needed] Avira is one of the most widely used antivirus programs in the world, with 100 million users worldwide as of September 2009.The company supports the Auerbach Stiftung, a foundation created by the company's founder and CEO, Tjark Auerbach. It supports charitable, social, cultural, and science projects.
Industry : Antivirus software
Founded : 1988
Founder(s): Tjark Auerbach
Headquarters : Tettnang, Germany
Key people :Tjark Auerbach - CEO, Stefan Schiffert - Technical Director
Products : Avira Antivir Personal Avira Antivir Premium, Avira Antivir Premium Security Suite
Employees : 300 worldwide