Active Shield

Active Shield, developed by Security Stronghold, is an antivirus and antimalware software that aims to provide comprehensive protection against various threats such as viruses, spyware, malware, keyloggers, rootkits, and adware. According to the vendor, this lightweight and user-friendly software is suitable for both home users and small to medium-sized businesses. Active Shield is said to cater to a range of professions and industries, including IT professionals, small business owners, the healthcare industry, and the education sector.

Key Features

Lightweight and Easy to Use: According to the vendor, Active Shield is designed to be a lightweight and user-friendly antivirus and antimalware software. It is claimed to have minimal impact on system resources and offers an intuitive interface with one-click scanning and zero-click shielding options.

Comprehensive Protection: The vendor states that Active Shield provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, spyware, malware, keyloggers, rootkits, adware, and other modern threats. The software is said to combine multiple security features into one program, eliminating the need for separate applications. The vendor also claims that Active Shield's threat database is extensive and regularly updated to ensure up-to-date protection.

Proactive On-Access Protection: Active Shield is said to offer proactive on-access protection, aiming to detect and stop threats before they can infiltrate the system. According to the vendor, the software monitors system changes, incoming files, installed programs, inserted media, and downloaded documents for signs of virus or spyware activity. It is claimed to be capable of intercepting known infections or analyzing the behavior of unknown threats using advanced heuristics.

On-Demand Scan-Based Protection: According to the vendor, Active Shield allows users to manually scan their computers, specific parts of the system, or removable drives for viruses, spyware, and other types of malware. The software is said to quickly identify and eliminate infections deep within the system.

Extensive Heuristics: The vendor claims that Active Shield employs extensive heuristics to detect and analyze unknown threats. The software is said to use advanced algorithms to identify patterns and behaviors associated with malicious programs, aiming to enhance its ability to detect and eliminate potentially dangerous programs.

24/7 Security Support: Active Shield is reported to have a dedicated team of security specialists, analysts, and support personnel available 24/7 to ensure the software's effectiveness. According to the vendor, this team constantly updates the threat database, identifies new threats, and enhances the software's ability to detect and eliminate them. Users are claimed to be able to reach out to the support team for assistance with any security-related issues, and various support channels, including text-chat and remote logging, are said to be available.

Customizable Settings: Active Shield offers customization options for advanced users who want more control over their antivirus and antimalware settings. According to the vendor, users can customize scanning and protection areas, startup options, scanning scheduler, white and blacklists, and changes restore, among other features. The software is said to allow users to fine-tune their security settings to meet their specific needs.