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CrowdStrike offers the Falcon Endpoint Protection suite, an antivirus and endpoint protection system emphasizing threat detection, machine learning malware detection, and signature free updating. Additionally the available Falcon Spotlight module delivers vulnerability assessment…
WatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust…
Symantec Endpoint Protection is the company's flagship antivirus / endpoint security product.
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SpamHero, a service from iSparks, uses spam traps around the world to detect new spam and stop it from reaching users' inboxes. Senders' behaviors are tracked in real time, and senders' reputations are are weighed during the filtering process. And all spam caught is retained in a…
MacKeeper is a file protection, cleanup, and malware solution from Clario Tech headquartered in Dubai.
Monarx protects web environments against attack, through a cloud delivered server protection software that provides continuous real-time malicious script detection and proactive prevention along with an integrated hunting and remediation engine. The solution hardens servers and…
Auslogics Anti-Malware is used to detect and remove virus from computer, identify malicious processes and prevent malware from infecting PC in the first place. It will: - Detects malware - Finds some malicious items that regular antivirus software may miss - Will not conflict with…
Hornetsecurity’s Email Spam Filter and Malware Protection Service protects mail servers against DDoS attacks and phishing emails. The multi-layered spam filtering service blocks spam emails as they arrive, and helps to keep the quarantine clear and easy to manage.
SonicWall Capture Client is a unified client platform that delivers multiple Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities, including behavior-based malware protection, advanced threat hunting and visibility into application vulnerabilities. The SonicWall Capture Client offers…
MalCare is a malware removal and protection solution for WordPress sites. Users can discover threats in real time, terminate bugs in <60 seconds, and keep a site protected round the clock. MalCare’s offsite scanner aims to ensure there is no load on a site whatsoever, and it boasts…
Wordfence is a suite of products used to protect Wordpress sites. The free version blocks basic attacks. Premium provides real-time firewall rules, malware signatures, country blocking, and blocks over 40,000 malicious IPs with a dynamically-updated IP blocklist. And it includes…
360 Antivirus Pro is an antimalware software designed to protect PCs from cybersecurity threats, ransomware, malware, adware, and phishing attacks. The program provides virus protection safeguarding digital devices from viruses, spyware, and data theft. Its scanning features enable…
BullGuard, now from NortonLifeLock, is presented as top drawer identity protection bolstered with Anti-Malware, dynamic machine learning, home (or small business) network scanning and secure browsing, designed to deliver comprehensive protection that defeats even the most dedicated…
Imunify360 is a security solution for web-hosting Linux servers. Imunify360 is a combination of an Intrusion Prevention and Detection system, a Application Specific Web Application Firewall, Real-time Antivirus protection, a Network Firewall, and Patch Management components. Imunify360…
Emsisoft Emergency Kit is an on-demand scanner that can be used to remove malware and potentially unwanted programs using the same dual-engine scanner found in Emsisoft’s premium cybersecurity solutions. Emsisoft Emergency Kit works with other security software and, as a fully portable…
Emsisoft offers antivirus and anti-malware software for small to medium sized businesses and managed service providers, offering real-time protection technology with a focus on behavioral analysis technology to detect new and unknown threats. The company specializes in a multi-layered…
ZoneAlarm is endpoint security and antivirus software acquired by Check Point in 2004 and available as a PC and mobile device malware and antivirus protection solution.
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise was endpoint security and antivirus / antimalware software, created from a partnership between Dell and Cylance. The product reached end of maintenance in 2022, and is no longer available.
Heimdal Next-gen Endpoint Antivirus is presented as a next-gen Antivirus solution featuring threat intelligence, EDR, forensics and firewall integration.
Managed security provider Secureworks launched Red Cloak Threat Detection & Response in 2019, to provide SaaS security analytics to help with forensic investigations, and provide another layer of security against threats missed by other endpoint security products. Taegis XDR (formerly…
The Deep Instinct Prevention Platform, from Deep Instinct headquartered in New York, aims to stop never before seen, unknown threats with the highest accuracy and lowest false positive rate to stop attacks before they can detonate and wreak havoc.
Microsoft Defender for Business is an enterprise-grade endpoint security that is designed especially for businesses with up to 300 employees. It is used to deploy security across devices, and use automated built-in intelligence to rapidly protect, detect, and respond to threats.
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What is Antivirus Software?
Antivirus software is a program or set of programs that prevents, searches for, detects, and removes software viruses, and other malicious software.
As the threats multiply and new viruses are created, virus software tools have to be constantly updated to keep ahead of new malware threats.
The threat has expanded greatly beyond just computer viruses. There is now a large number of different types of malware. This includes browser hijackers, ransomware, trojan horses, worms, adware and spyware, and other threats like spam and phishing attacks. To address the growing range of threats, many vendors are bundling their antivirus offerings with other security features to create comprehensive security packages across company sizes.
How Threat Detection Works
There are several different methods that an antivirus engine uses to detect threats, including:
Signature-based detection where a threat is compared to a database of known malware signature
Heuristic detection, based on analysis of characteristics often used in malware
Sandbox detection
Data mining approaches
Most tools function in a similar manner, by scanning files or directories for malware or malicious patterns. Scans can be scheduled and specific files can be initiated at will. Antivirus tools also remove any malicious code and clean up anything that requires attention after the virus has been removed.
Antivirus Software Features & Capabilities
Malware detection and removal
Auto Sandboxing
Antivirus
Anti Trojan
Anti Worm
Anti Phishing
Identity Protection
Backup
Email Protection
Automatic Virus Updates
Heuristic Scanning
Antivirus Software Comparison
To compare different antivirus products, consider these aspects of the software:
Types of detection offered: there are a variety of methods to detect and block malware. Some of the most popular methods include signature based, which catches malware from a preestablished list, as well as watching for predetermined signals that content may be malware. More niche methods include sandboxing, which tricks malware into activating outside your network, and data mining. WHile most antivirus software covers the main methods, some more specialized users, such as service providers, may require extra detection methods.
Security Suite vs. Standalone: While there are some standalone antivirus offerings, most antivirus capabilities are components of broader Endpoint Protection or Security software packages. Very small businesses or contractors may only need standalone antivirus, but most SMBs, and all enterprises, will require broader endpoint security features like firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response, and Data Loss Prevention.
Ease of Management: Antivirus software varies in the amount of management and user interaction it requires. Some products are fully automated and vendor-managed, while others allow, or require, more user input and interaction. If an organization does not not have a dedicated IT team, or a team of one, it will be more important to use a product that requires minimal maintenance post-implementation. Reviewer feedback will provide a gauge of how much long-term management a given antivirus software will require.
Pricing Information
Free antivirus software is usually designed for personal use, and lacks many of the more developed features tailored for business use. Pricing for business-level antivirus software is usually by device by year, and prices vary from $20-30 to several hundred dollars, depending on the number of devices supported. Some vendors also offer different pricing tiers depending on specific services and capabilities offered to each license seat.