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Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir MailGate 6
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Email file transfer is a natural part of modern communication and we can no longer
imagine everyday life without it. However, emails frequently also transport viruses
or unwanted programs.
Many of these viruses/unwanted programs were conceived especially to attack
Windows operating systems. But it must be considered that there is also a danger
for Open Source systems, because UNIX mail servers also transport malware. This
offers an easy opportunity for cyber-attackers to penetrate your network.
Windows clients can be infected, and thus computers of their messaging partners
can also be affected.
Business users increasingly rely on UNIX. However, with free software entering
companies and institutes, the alternative operating systems are increasingly
targeted by virus programmers. Therefore, virus protection on UNIX will still be
needed in the future. This is why we have developed Avira AntiVir MailGate.
Avira AntiVir MailGate scans all incoming and outgoing emails (including
attachments) on your UNIX mail server. The software can operate on a variety of
Mail Transport Agents (MTAs), such as Sendmail, Postfix, Exim, Qmail and other
programs. It effectively supports common distributions - Red Hat, SuSE, Debian
etc (see 2.4 System Requirements).
To start with, two very important tips:
Losing valuable files usually has dramatic consequences. Not even the best antivirus
software can fully protect you against data loss.
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Ensure that you make regular back-ups of your files.
An anti-virus program can only be reliable and effective if kept up to date.
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Ensure that you keep your Avira AntiVir MailGate up to date using automatic
updates. You will learn how to do this in this user guide.