Project Green AV Cautions Against "Green AV" Hoax

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"Project Green AV alerts users to the spread of a computer virus named Green AV. The virus name stands for “Green Antivirus,” a hoax that masquerades as free anti-virus software."

Project Green AV alerts users to the spread of a computer virus named Green AV. The virus name stands for “Green Antivirus,” a hoax that masquerades as free anti-virus software. Project Green AV reminds all users to steer clear of it and to take extra measures to be certain of the security of items they download to their computers.

Project Green AV is in no way affiliated with or affected by the Green Antivirus hoax. All links and all materials accessed on Project Green AV are checked before and after they are posted. Project Green AV, a resource for the audio visual industry, is a secure site and a safe place for research and communication about news, trends and information relevant to the Green Audio Visual industry.

The visual similarities between the hoax Green Antivirus Software logo and the Project Green AV logo are unlawful and constitute infringement on the part of the persons involved in spreading the unlawful software. In no way do the visual similarities between our logo and theirs constitute a relationship, implied or actual, between Project Green AV and the originators of the rogue Green Antivirus software.

For more information, please visit Project Green AV and view the recently updated Security Alert. For tips on searching Green AV topics securely, contact Project Green AV at your convenience.

Project Green AV is the comprehensive industry resource for Green information & ideas for the Audio Visual industry. Project Green AV is committed to bringing together AV industry colleagues and consumers to learn about, discuss and teach environmentally responsible and cost-effective solutions for AV purchases, installation, new technology and projects. For more information about Project Green AV, contact Elizabeth Eames: ece@projectgreenav.com or 917-620-1525.