avast!
5 Internet Security
avast!
5 Internet Security is a collection of high-end technologies that work in perfect synergy, having one common goal: to
give you the top grade protection against computer viruses. It represents an ideal solution for any Windows-based
workstation. This page will show you its most important features.
Core and Detection
Antivirus and anti-spyware engine
State of the art scanning engine provides
reliable protection against viruses, spyware and other forms of malicious
software.
Real time anti-rootkit protection
Unique "on access" technology checks
all kernel-mode drivers that the operating system is loading for signs of
rootkit behavior. This enables even unknown rootkits to be detected and stopped
before they can do any damage.
avast! Sandbox
Enables potentially exploitable
programs (such as web browsers) and/or suspicious executables to be run in a
safe, virtual environment. The avast! Sandbox is unique as it runs on both 32
and 64bit platforms.
avast! Community IQ
Most samples we process come from sensors
deployed throughout the avast! community in the Behavior shield and anti-rootkit
modules. This is a unique source of data made possible only thanks to our huge
user base. Most of the collected samples are analysed by a number of automated
processes and only a small fraction of the samples need to be processed manually
by our virus analysts.
Code emulator
When a suspicious executable is encountered
(during both on-demand and on-access scanning), avast! is able to emulate the
program’s code in an isolated environment. The code emulator is used for two
purposes. First, it is used for generic unpacking. Secondly, it is used in the
heuristics engine. Technically, this is done using dynamic translation, a method
much faster than traditional emulation techniques.
Heuristics engine
Starting with version 5.0, avast! features a
new heuristics engine designed to proactively detect malware undetectable with
normal definitions. The heuristics engine is able to cover both binary
(executable) and script malware.
Potentially unwanted programs detection
New in version 5.0, avast! now detects
potentially unwanted programs, such as remote admin tools and commercial key
loggers. Custom rules can be set for dealing with these types of programs.
Additional
Protection
Silent Firewall
The firewall enables you to
control incoming and outgoing traffic from your computer. Protection is based on
heuristic and behavioral analysis, and a white list of known safe applications.
There are three network settings which can be changed depending on the type of
connection.
Antispam
New comprehensive SPAM and
fraudulent message filter. It works as a plug-in to MS Outlook and a generic
POP3/IMAP4 proxy for other email clients.
Scanning
Boot-time scanner
Allows you to scan your computer for
infections before the operating system has started and before a virus can be
activated (32-bit operating systems only).
Command-line scanner
Enables you to run a scan directly
from the command line.
Wake-up for scan
Microsoft Windows is woken from sleep or
hibernation mode, performs a scheduled scan, then returns back to sleep mode.
Scheduled scanning
Allows users to define the scan time and files
to be scanned.
avast! Intelligent Scanner
Can reduce the number of required file scans
by up to 80% through a white list of proven safe applications. Files identified
as safe are not rescanned unless they change.
Shields
Behavior Shield
Monitors activity on your computer using a
number of sensors (file system, registry and network based) and reports/blocks
any suspicious behavior.
Behavioral Honeypots
avast! sensors identify and monitor suspicious
file activity on selected computers, automatically submitting files to the Virus
Lab for additional analysis.
File System Shield
Real-time scanning of opened/executed files.
Mail Shield
Scans all incoming/outgoing e-mails for
malware. For MS Outlook, a special plug-in is used. Other email clients are
protected by a generic POP3/IMAP4/SMTP proxy. New in version 5, the proxy also
supports scanning of SSL communication (gmail.com, sympatico.ca, ….)
Web Shield
Scans all visited web pages and checks all
files, pages and java scripts downloaded from the internet. Thanks to the
Intelligent Stream Scan feature, the Web shield doesn't slow down your web
browsing.
P2P Shield
Checks files downloaded using P2P programs. -
ABC, Ares, Azureus, BearShare, Bit Torrent, BitComet, BitLord, BitPump, CZDC++,
Direct Connect, eDonkey, eMule, iDC++, iMesh, Kazaa, Kceasy, LimeWire, Morpheus,
Opera's DC++, Overnet, Qtrax, Shareaza, SoulSeek, StrongDC++, uTorrent, Vuze,
WinMX, Winny2, Zultrax.
IM Shield
Checks files downloaded while using instant
messaging or “chat” programs. - AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), Gadu-Gadu,
gaim/Pidgin, Google Talk, ICQ, IM2 Messenger, Infium, Miranda, mIRC, MSN/Windows
Messenger, Odigo, PalTalk Messenger, Psi Jabber Client, QIP, QQ, SIM, Skype,
Tlen, Trillian, WengoPhone, XFire, Yahoo! Messenger.
Network Shield
Provides protection against network-based
viruses. The module has two main components: a URL blocker, designed to block
malicious URLs (as defined by the Virus Lab), and a lightweight
intrusion-detection system.
Script Shield
Detects malicious scripts hidden
in internet web pages and prevents them from running and hijacking or
potentially causing damage to your computer (Internet Explorer only, 32-bit
only).
Updates
Smart virus definition updates
Incremental updating system minimizes the size
of regular update files.
Fast application of updates
New format for the virus definition file
speeds up application of updates into avast! 5.0 and reduces demand on
CPU/memory, resulting in uninterrupted computer use.
New format for the virus definition file means faster updates and reduces demand
on CPU/memory, resulting in uninterrupted computer use.
Gaming
Silent/Gaming Mode
New Silent/Gaming Mode automatically detects
full-screen applications and disables pop-ups and other on-screen notifications
without degrading security.
Optimized for latest Intel Core i7 CPUs
Critical sections of the avast! scanning
engine code have been optimized to deliver unrivaled performance on the latest
Intel chips.
CPU
optimization
Multi-threaded scanning optimization
avast! runs faster on new multi-core CPUs. A
new avast! feature allows the splitting of large individual files between cores,
accelerating the scanning process.
Green computing
Reduced demands on the disk drive result in
lower energy consumption.
Miscellaneous
avast! iTrack
Real-time graphic scanning reports.
Graphical user interface
Easy to navigate graphical interface.
Automatic processing
Infected files are processed automatically
without requiring user instructions.
avast!
5 Internet Security English Download
You can download the latest version of avast! 5 Internet
Security from this page. It will work as a 30 day trial version. After this you
will need to purchase a license to continue using it.
Further details
For full details of the
capabilities of this product or to order a fully functioning trial version please contact us.
