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esoteric17

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Avast's position on government backdoors, including German R2D2
« on: October 29, 2011, 10:21:54 PM »
What is Avast's position on detecting government backdoor programs?  Does Avast detect the R2D2 trojan?  And do you have a statement about this generally?

German 'Government' R2D2 Trojan FAQ:
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/10/10/german-government-r2d2-trojan-faq/

German states defend use of 'Federal Trojan':
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/12/bundestrojaner/

F-Secure Corporation's policy on detecting spying programs developed by various governments:
http://www.f-secure.com/virus-info/bdtp.shtml


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Re: Avast's position on government backdoors, including German R2D2
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2011, 11:21:53 PM »
None the less that is scary.
But on the upside at least avast is catching them.  ;D
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Re: Avast's position on government backdoors, including German R2D2
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 12:36:30 AM »
How about U.S. FBI Magic Lattern? I know Symantec does not block it.

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