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avast! Internet Security 5.0.447 Beta
avast! Internet Security 5.0.447 Beta
avast!
provides a package of applications that aim to protect your computer
from a possible virus infection or other malware
threat. If you use it correctly, and in combination with other programs
such as data backup utilities, it will significantly reduce the risk of
your computer being attacked or infected by a virus, and thus the risk
of losing important or private data. The Avast! Internet Security
application comes with an antispam filter and built-in firewall.
Once installed, avast! runs silently in the background to protect your
computer against all known forms of malware. You don't need to do
anything else - just install and forget! Active internet users need
greater protection for themselves as they shop and bank on-line. To
secure against threats from infected web sites and the growing risk of
identity theft, avast internet security provides you with continuous
protection from its layers of antivirus, anti-spyware,
anti-rootkit
protection, firewall
and antispam.
Real-time
shields. The real-time shields are the most important part of the
program, as they are working continuously to prevent your computer from
becoming infected. They monitor all your computer's activity, checking
all programs and files in real-time - i.e. at the moment a program is
started or whenever a file is opened or closed.
Virus Chest. The
virus chest can be thought of as a folder on your hard disk with special
properties, that make it a safe, isolated place for storing potentially
harmful files. You can work with the files in the virus chest, with
some security restrictions.
avast! antispamfilter.
avast! Internet Security includes a fully integrated antispam filter to
detect unwanted email. Spam delivered to your mailbox
can result in your mailbox quickly becoming full, as a result which,
legitimate emails may not be received. It can also unnecessarily
increase the load on the email server, internet connection, local
networks etc.
Firewall. avast! Internet Security includes a fully
integrated firewall which can be controlled directly from the avast!
user interface. The firewall monitors all communication between your
computer and the outside world and blocks unauthorized communication
based on a number of "allow" and "deny" rules. In this way, the firewall
can prevent sensitive data from leaving your computer and can also
block attempted intrusions by external hackers
Command-line scanner.
The ashCmd program uses the same avast! scanning engine to detect
potential malware infections so the results are exactly the same as
running a scan via the normal program interface. The avast! command-line
scanner, ashCmd.exe, is normally installed in the directory C:Program
FilesAlwil Softwareavast5. A scan is run from the command prompt
using various switches and parameters. To see a description of the
parameters, locate the ashCmd file and double click on it. This will
open a new window in which the various parameters are displayed.
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Continuous protection against viruses and spyware • Ensures all
mails sent and received are clean • Keeps you protected from "chat"
infections • Stops attacks from hijacked websites • Lets you
safely browse suspicious websites or run unknown applications •
Blocks hacker attacks to protect your identity • Keeps your mailbox
free from spam • Allows safe and uninterrupted gaming •
Compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7
Key technologies:
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Improved Antivirus and anti-spyware engine • New avast! Sandbox •
New Silent Firewall • New Antispam • NewBehavior Shield • New
avast! Intelligent Scanner • New Silent/Gaming Mode • Real time
anti-rootkit protection • avast! Community IQ • Behavioral
Honeypots • Smart virus updates • Green computing • avast!
iTrack • File System / Mail Shield • Web Shield • IM / P2P
Shield • Network Shield • Script Shield