AVAR (Association of anti Virus Asia Researchers) was established to prevent the spread of and damage by computer viruses in the Asia Pacific region, and to combat cyber threats that affect computing users. The members of AVAR commit to improving their knowledge and skills through active involvement in regional and international antivirus activities.

The recognition of the AVAR code of conduct is a requirement for AVAR membership.

AVAR members will:

• Act faithfully, fairly, and responsibly toward AVAR members.
• Refrain from the creation, release, or exchange of computer viruses and other malicious programs unless it is strictly for the purpose of research and analysis.
• Do nothing that will bring discredit to AVAR.
• Agree that AVAR board members reserve the right to vote for suspension and/or dismissal of their membership in case the above AVAR code of conduct is violated.