ANTIVIRUS

                                     
Today, a lot of antivirus software are available in the market with advanced technology settings.

Each antivirus software may have a set of specific tools or technologies to detect and prevent virus and security threats in an individual system and systems in an office set up.

                                         Types of Scan

Scan type	Description
Real-time scan	Scans files on the system automatically as it is received, opened, downloaded, copied, or modified
Manual Scan	Scans a file or a set of files or complete system as initiated by the user
Scheduled Scan	Scans files on the system automatically based on the time and date set by the administrator or user
Scan Now	Scans a file or a set of files or complete systems as initiated by the administrator
Startup Scan	Runs every time the PC is booted, a quick scan of the disk`s boot sectors and critical system files

Conventional and Smart Scans

Scheduled scan settings can be configured or applied to one or several clients or domains, or to all clients that the server manages.

Conventional scan stores all Office Scan components on the client computer and scans all files locally.

Smart scan uses an advanced scanning architecture that is based on the threat signatures that are stored in-the-cloud.

                                      Antivirus Tools

Antivirus software need regular updates to counter the new viruses or threats.

        

Most popularly antivirus tools include.

•   McAfee AVERT Stinger.
• Microsoft  Malicious Software Removal Tool
• Symantec Virus Removal Tools
• F-secure Virus Removal Tools

         These tools are available free of cost but are not a substitute for installed antivirus software.

          Best Practices for Using Antivirus

                                 

To make correct and effective use of antivirus, ensure to:

• -          Configure the antivirus correctly as per the required policies
• -          Check the required system specifications properly before installing
• -          Set antivirus to regularly update latest virus or malware definitions and solutions
• -          Schedule a time and date for regular and detailed scan
• -          Check the antivirus is not blocked or disabled
• -          Download updates and patches for troubleshooting specific malware
• -          Ensure the installation is successful and the antivirus is running correctly

     SPYWARE

                        

Spyware is infiltration software that secretly monitors unsuspecting users.

Hackers use spyware to obtain sensitive information, such as password, from the user`s computer

Spyware is often attached to free online software downloads or to links that are clicked by users.

Spyware and cookies are similar, but spyware conducts infiltration activity continuously until it is removed by specific anti-spyware tools.

Trojan

A Trojan is also known as a Trojan virus horse-cause harm to a computer system.

                                

Types of Trojan horses:

• -          Backdoor Trojan
• -          Downloader
• -          Infostealer
• -          Remote access Trojan
• -          Data sending Trojan
• -          Destructive Trojan
• -          Proxy Trojan

Most of Trojan give attacker control over victim`s computer.

Malware

`Mal’icious Soft`ware’=MALWARE=Any software that harms a computer system.

                        

 Malware can be Worms

• -          Viruses
• -          Trojans
• -          Spyware
• -          Adware
• -          Rootkits

Malwares generally

• -          Steal protected data
• -          Delete documents
• -          Installs software against user`s approval.