Security Notice: A critical vulnerability was remediated. Update your Avira Desktop App now to protect your encrypted vault.

    Security Advisory

    Critical Desktop Update Required

    A security vulnerability has been identified and fixed. Update your Avira Desktop immediately to protect your data.

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    What Happened

    The Issue

    A vulnerability in legacy desktop sync code was discovered that could allow unauthorized access to encrypted vault data.

    Our Response

    We immediately revoked all legacy sessions, released a hardened update, and enforced new encryption keys.

    Your Action

    Download and install the updated desktop app to restore full protection and regain vault access.

    How to Update

    1

    Download the updated desktop app from this page

    2

    Uninstall your old Avira desktop version

    3

    Install the new Emergency Containment build

    4

    Open and unlock your vault to complete re-encryption

    5

    Verify your sessions show 'Verified Build' status

    Response Timeline

    Oct 18, 2025

    Breach Discovered

    04:22 UTC

    Oct 18, 2025

    Global Session Revocation

    04:41 UTC

    Oct 18, 2025

    Emergency Update Released

    05:05 UTC

    Now

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    Ongoing

    Common Questions

    What happened?

    A vulnerability in desktop sync code was discovered that could allow unauthorized access to encrypted data.

    Why must I update?

    The new build fixes the security issue and rotates encryption keys. Old versions are blocked from vault access.

    Is my data safe?

    Yes. Your vault data remained encrypted. The update restores full protection with new encryption keys.

    Should I change my password?

    Yes, we recommend changing your master password and enabling multi-factor authentication.

    Where do I download?

    Use the download buttons on this page only. Avoid third-party sources.

    Update Now to Protect Your Data

    Download and install the updated desktop app to restore full protection.