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Panda CommandLineSecure Antivirus

January 28th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

Panda Security for Commandline is a latest generation anti-malware engine. It uses the most innovative technologies to offer outstanding performance and seamless low-level integration for Linux, Windows 32-bit and MS-DOS platforms.

It includes a series of advanced features to protect against viruses, jokes, spyware, adware, dialers, hacking tools and other malicious code including, ActiveX controls or Java applets. Panda Security for Commandline is the ideal solution for expert users in heterogeneous, feature-rich environments without the need for windows interfaces

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ESET Smart Security

January 28th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

ESET Smart Security is a tightly integrated solution designed to protect computers from a range of threats. Built on the award-winning ESET NOD32® Antivirus and its powerful ThreatSense® engine, ESET Smart Security provides antispyware, antispam and customized firewall features. Utilizing ThreatSense — the industry’s most advanced heuristics — the window of vulnerability between virus outbreak and signature update is reduced.

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The key advantage of this approach is that individual protection modules are able to communicate together seamlessly, to create unparalleled synergy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of protection. Moreover, the integrated architecture guarantees optimal utilization of system resources, so ESET Smart Security continues ESET’s well know reputation for providing rock solid security in a small footprint that will not slow down an individual’s computer.

ESET Smart Security provides:
* Proactive Protection: award winning ThreatSense technology combines multiple layers of detection protecting you from Internet threats before it is too late. The included antispam and personal firewall features provide you with a total security solution.
* Precise Detection: ESET accurately identifies known and unknown threats. It consistently wins top awards from testing labs and is recognized for having zero false positives.
* Lightweight Design: Smart Security requires less memory and CPU power, allowing your computer to run fast, making more room for games, web browsing, and emailing.
* Fast Scanning Speeds: ESET Smart Security is a highly efficient program ensuring fast file scanning and product updates, while running quietly in the background.

ESET Smart Security is a new product designed to provide comprehensive protection against a variety of threats. It features the following:
* The next version of ESET’s anti-malware engine with comprehensive protection against adware, rootkits, spyware, Trojan horses, viruses, worms and other types of malicious software
* A personal firewall with port stealthing and advanced filtering features
* An antispam filter with Bayesian filtering, whitelisting and blacklisting.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus + Antispyware
* This component is in fact an improved version of the award-winning scanning engine of NOD32 Antivirus v2.7. With respect to program’s unprecedented scanning speed, the following improvements have been made:
* Improved system of cleaning and deleting infiltrations. The antivirus system now intelligently cleans and deletes infiltrations with no need for user interaction.
* Computer scan can be run in background in order to use only a part of system resources. Thus scanning will not affect the
performance of your computer and you will be able to work on it as usual.
* The resident protection supports archive scanning.
* Update optimization, smaller update package size than in version 2.7, more effective management and protection of update files against damage.
* Email protection for users of Outlook Express.

ESET Personal Firewall
* Firewall monitors all traffic between a protected computer and other computers in the local network and in the Internet. High quality protection is provided by the following functions:
* Scanning of application protocols HTTP and POP3 (used for Internet browsing and for retrieving email from servers) for infiltrations.
* Checking low-level network communication which helps to avoid many of various remote attacks.
* Ability to recognize the character of network connections established by various types of infiltrations and ability to automatically terminate them.
* Filtering of incoming and outgoing communication based on user defined rules.
* Monitoring changes in executable files.
* Interactive and automatic mode. The former enables you to create your own filtering rules, the latter filters all communication automatically.

ESET Anti Spam
* ESET Anti Spam serves to filter unsolicited email, which makes your work with email more effective. The key features of the ESET Anti Spam are:
* Support for the RCF email format
* Supports several scanning techniques including the combination of Bayesian filter, virus signatures and user defined rules.
* Supports the creation of Blacklist and Whitelist.
* Integration with the Microsoft Outlook messaging and collaboration client.
* Ability to control multiple messages simultaneously.

NOD32 Antivirus

January 26th, 2010 Antivirus Review Comments off

NOD32’s detection efficiency combined with 2-50 times faster hard disk scanning rate earned the product many international prestigious awards.

NOD32 is the world leader of the Virus Bulletin 100% Awards having won more awards (21) than any competing product. Since its first submission for testing in May 1998, NOD32 was the only tested product that has never missed a single In the Wild virus.

Here are some key features of “ESET NOD32 Antivirus”:

* ThreatSense technology – a single optimized anti-threat engine for analyzing code to identify malicious behavior, such as viruses, spyware, adware, phishing and more
* Unprecedented heuristic analysis capable of discovering new malware threats as they emerge
* Powerful virtual PC emulation technology enables unpacking and decryption of all types of archives and run-time packing
* Able to clean active malware running in memory
* Protects at multiple infiltration points, including HTTP, POP3, SMTP and all local and removable media
* Removes infections from files that are locked for writing (e.g., loaded DLL file)
* Prevents infected files from being opened and executed, and warns on creation of infected files
* Automat

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Dr.Web AntiVirus

January 16th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

Doctor Web is a Russian IT-security solutions vendor. Dr.Web anti-virus software has been developed since 1992. The leader on the Russian IT security services market, Doctor Web has been the first vendor that offered an anti-virus as a service in Russia. The company also offers proven anti-virus and anti-spam solutions for businesses, government entities, and personal use. We have a solid record of detecting malicious programs, and we adhere to all international security standards. Doctor Web has received numerous certificates and awards; our satisfied customers spanning the globe are clear evidence of the complete trust customers have in our products.

Dr.Web anti-virus for Windows has very low system requirements and runs smoothly even on low-end hardware, while offering complete protection:

* Anti-virus – best active infection curing
* Anti-rootkit – reliable protection against
malicious programs featuring rootkit technologies
* Anti-spyware – security of your personal
information – best of breed detection of Trojans
and key loggers

High detection rate and speed of scanning are not the only criteria that determine the quality of an anti-virus. It should also be capable of curing files – restoring them to their original state instead of deletion making sure that a user doesn’t lose important information. The capability to operate in an infected system and exceptional resistance to viruses make Dr.Web a stand-out among anti-virus applications.

* Improved! Dr.Web has the industry-highest
successful rate of curing active infections.
* Improved! Unique technologies for scan of
processes in the memory and excellent curing
capabilities allow installing Dr.Web onto the
infected system without its preliminary curing.
* High probability of a successful launch of the
scanning process in an infected system without an
installation using a removable media.
* High-performance Dr.Web scanner scans boot
sectors, RAM, hard and removable drives, detects
and disarms viruses, Trojans and malware of any
other type.
* Enhanced by Dr.Web ShieldT it also detects all
known rootkits and stealth-viruses.

E-mail remains one the most efficient ways to deliver malware to a computer. SpIDer Mailr will
protect your system against cyber-evil and will scan mail traffic “on the fly” to make sure you get only clean messages free of malicious code or infected attachments.

* SpIDer Mail doesn’t depend on an e-mail client and
won’t delay receipt of e-mail.
* It supports SMTP/POP3/NNTP/IMAP4 mail protocols
* Individual rules can be created for different
types of malicious programs – viruses, riskware,
adware, hack tools, paid dialers and jokers.
* The Virus activity control feature protects a
system against mass mailings performed by mail
worms. SpIDer Mail examines components of a
message and considers sending time in order to
determine if an outgoing message is a part of
malicious activities in a system.

Virus making and other Internet crimes are well-organized businesses. Updating of virus databases is essential for protection against such threats. Constant monitoring and lots of customers worldwide ensure prompt collection of information on dangerous web-resources and retrieval of latest samples of viruses that help keep protection of users up-to-date.

* Software can be set to update automatically,
on-demand or according to a schedule.
* Update files are downloaded very quickly even if a
connection speed is low.
* There are always available update servers.
* No need to restart a computer after updating.
Dr.Web starts using the latest virus definitions
right away.

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System Mechanic Professional

January 15th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

System Mechanic keeps your PC running faster, cleaner and error-free. Its powerful arsenal of 40+ award-winning precision tools fixes stubborn errors, cleans out clutter, optimizes internet and download speeds, ensures personal security and maintains maximum computer performance automatically. Over 98% of PC problems are caused by clutter and faulty settings that are the result of everyday PC use. System Mechanic automatically repairs errors and fragmentation, cleans out clutter, and tunes up your PC – so that it runs smoothly, reliably, and up to 300% faster! Don’t waste money on expensive “experts” to fix your PC when System Mechanic will repair, tune, and maintain it for you! Enjoy that new PC feeling again. Clear out clutter and errors for improved speed and reliability. Optimize your PC to play the latest high-performance games at maximum speeds. Accelerate download and web surfing speeds up to 300%.

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System Mechanic 9 – Boost your computer’s performance and stability with advanced PC tune-up. System Mechanic gives you over 40 automatic tools to clean hard drive clutter, repair your registry, defragment drives and memory, and optimize system and internet settings.

System Mechanic Professional 9 – includes five award-winning products to give you the essential combination of internet security and PC optimization in one package: everything you need to keep your PC safe, fast, and error-free. Fix problems, boost performance, eliminate crashes, defend against spyware, viruses, and hacker threats, and much more. Use one centralized system dashboard to automatically perform all vital PC maintenance.

  • Cleans, defrags, & repairs registry
  • Accelerates PC startup 19 ways
  • Defrags & recovers orphaned RAM
  • Boosts internet speed
  • Complete low-level drive defrag
  • Turns off unused background programs

Advanced PC Tune-Up plus:

  • Certified virus protection
  • Internet intruder defense
  • Deleted Data Rescue
  • Secure Data Removal

iolo AntiVirus provides industry-certified protection from viruses, worms, trojans, and other threats by using an advanced real-time engine that provides continuous maximum protection. It includes fully integrated email scanning, hourly virus definition updates, and an intuitive interface that makes it easy to maintain a permanently virus-free PC.

iolo Personal Firewall blocks unwanted communication to and from PCs, keeping private information safe from hackers and identity thieves. Its proprietary IntelliDefense® system eliminates security guesswork by automatically deciding which programs should connect to the internet using a program database of thousands of behavior profiles.

Search and Recover rescues accidentally deleted pictures, videos, email messages, documents, spreadsheets, system files, and any other file or folder from hard drives, CD/DVDs, music players, digital cameras, memory cards, and virtually all other portable digital devices.

DriveScrubber securely erases sensitive data to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands when selling, donating, recycling, or reassigning a computer. DriveScrubber overwrites and removes information permanently, using strict government and military standards to provide protection from even the most sophisticated forensic recovery methods.

System Mechanic 9 Professional Features:

  • Optimize your PC for peak performance
  • Repair problems and errors, and prevent them from re-occurring
  • Clean up system clutter
  • Remove spyware and fix security vulnerabilities
  • Maintain reliability and speed
  • iolo AntiVirus – protect against viruses, worms, trojans, and other threats
  • iolo Personal Firewall – protect against hackers, Internet intruders, and other unwanted communication
  • Search and Recover – recover deleted files, photos, email, and more from any drive or media
  • DriveScrubber – securely erase data from your hard drive

What’s new in version 9:

SMARTER

  • Tune-up Definitions. Diagnose and resolve 1000’s of new problems

FASTER

  • EnergyBooster. Turn off unused programs for max performance

DEEPER

  • Registry Tuner. Detect and fix up to 500% more registry problems

PLUS…
hundreds more enhancements that make System Mechanic more effective than ever before

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AVG Antivirus Pro

January 15th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

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If you use your computer every day, you need protection that’s always there, constantly keeping you safe. With AVG Anti-Virus, you get hassle-free protection against today’s most sophisticated threats, online and offline. AVG Anti-Virus includes our unique LinkScanner? to prevent you from accidentally visiting harmful sites.

It’s faster, smarter security that won’t slow you down.

Enjoy consistently high speed scanning performance with our NEW enhanced virus scanner

Surf, and search with confidence, with LinkScanner? checking web pages at the only time that matters – right before you click that link

With AVG Anti-Virus you also have access for the first time to AVG Identity Theft Recovery Unit that will help you get your life back in order if you ever become a victim of identity theft – online or offline. Find out more.

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Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition

January 14th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

The Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition application was designed to be the fastest virus protection you can get. It stops spyware, worms, bots, and other threats cold?without slowing down your PC. When you’re gaming, your protection should get out of the way. Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition does exactly that.

Key Technologies

Antivirus
Antispyware
Bot protection
Browser protection
Internet worm protection
Intrusion prevention
Pulse Updates
Recovery tool
Rootkit detection
Norton™ Insight
SONAR™ behavioral protection
Gamer Mode
Features
Lightning Fast and Light as a Feather
Fastest and lightest virus, spyware, and rootkit protection available, optimized for gaming.*
Installs in under one minute on average.*
Requires less than 6 MB of memory—eight times less memory than the competitive industry average.*
Opens only two processes.
Adds less than 3 seconds to boot time.*
Norton™ Insight technology scans only those files at risk, resulting in fewer, shorter, and faster scans of less than 35 seconds on average—almost five times faster than the competitive industry average.*

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Gamer Mode

Suspends alerts and notifications to avoid interrupting game play.
Option to suspend real-time monitoring activities and updates to reduce PC and network resource usage even further.
Automatically enabled when PC is in full-screen mode.
Turn it on manually with a simple click on the Norton system tray icon.

Protection

Automatically detects and removes the latest online threats.
Tiny, rapid Pulse Updates every 5 to 15 minutes—30 times more often than the competitive industry average.**
Norton Protection System delivers multilayered protection.
Patent-pending, industry-leading protection from Web-based attacks.
Real-time SONAR™ (Symantec™ Online Network for Advanced Response) technology detects emerging spyware and viruses before traditional definitions are even available.
Botnet detection prevents bots from taking control of your PC.
Norton Recovery Tool boots and repairs badly infected PCs.
Specialized deep-cleaning technology delivers our most complete scan possible.
Easy access to intelligence on Internet threats targeting gamers.
Control Without Disruptions
Smart Scheduler automatically schedules non time-critical activities such as scans and updates to occur while your PC is idle.
Comprehensive control gives you the option to customize your security settings.
Review the security status of every process on your PC.
Product Support

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Avira Premium Security Suite

January 14th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

Avira presents the Premium Security Suite with Full protection: Includes basic and advanced antivirus protection, email protection, AntiPhishing, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware PLUS: Anti-Spam, Firewall, WebGuard (Safe Surfing), Game Mode and more.! Complete security for workstations! The repeatedly awarded and worldwide used virus and malware protection by over 30 million users now also with WebGuard!
Avira is a German antivirus software company. Its antivirus applications are based on the AntiVir antivirus engine, first launched in 1988. It was called “H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH” when it was founded. One of the antivirus software, AntiVir Personal, is free for personal usage. Avira is launching a new, comprehensive protection package for end-users as well as small offices and home workers: the Avira Premium Security Suite is a combination of Avira’s brand-new firewall and the proven anti-virus software AntiVir Personal Premium.

Even less experienced users can cope with the numerous security threats from the Internet with the central, intuitively operated user interface of the Suite.

Premium Security Protection:

  • AntiVir stops all types of viruses
  • AntiAd/Spyware eliminates ad/spyware
  • AntiPhishing proactive protection against phising
  • AntiRootkit against hidden rootkit threats
  • AntiDrive-by prevents against downloading viruses when surfing
  • AntiBot prevents dangerous bot networks
  • EmailScannerEnhanced email protection
  • WebGuard protection against malicious websites
  • RescueSystem create a bootable rescue CD
  • BackupSystem configurable data backup solution
  • AntiSpam filters out unwanted emails
  • FireWall protection against hackers
  • GameMode uninterrupted game play
  • QuickRemoval eliminate viruses at the push of a button NEW!
  • NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution NEW!
  • ParentalControl block websites unsuitable for children NEW!

Highlights from the WebGuard:

  • Checks Internet downloads against viruses
  • Recognizes defective files before they are loaded on your computer
  • Affected websites can be blocked, isolated or ignored
  • Specific files and URLs can be excluded from the examination
  • Works independently from the browser you are using
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Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition

January 12th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition provides easy to use, enterprise-level protection that optimizes performance and system resources so small businesses can get up and running quickly. The simple management capabilities, 20-minute deployment, and pre-configured settings make it ‘ready-to-go’ so you can focus on running and growing your business rather than worry about security.

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New Features
Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition features best of class endpoint security technology:

Seamlessly integrates industry leading protection technologies (antivirus, antispyware, desktop firewall, Intrusion Prevention in a single agent for proactive, comprehensive protection against known and unknown threats.

Comes with Symantec recommended security defaults so no additional configurations are needed and minimal training required for easy deployment .

Installation and deployment takes less than 20 minutes.

Built in tools such as the Client Installation Wizard simplifies deployment of client software and eliminates the need for installation and deployment training.

Provides licensing support to keep track of maintenance and the number of licenses purchased.

Ability to configure Symantec Protection Center to send license notification to Partners.

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Kaspersky Anti Virus Personal 2010

January 12th, 2010 Antivirus Review No comments

The Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 application was designed to be the backbone of your PC’s security system, offering protection from a range of IT threats.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 provides the basic tools needed to protect your PC.

Here are some key features of “Kaspersky Antivirus Personal”:

  • Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
  • Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)

Advanced Protection & Recovery

  • The program can be installed on infected computers
  • Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
  • Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software
  • Tools for creating a rescue disk
  • Data & Identity Theft Protection
  • Disables links to fake (phishing) websites
  • Blocks all types of keyloggers
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