Software which includes anti-spyware, anti-rootkit, anti-phishing, and other technologies that attempt to identify and/or block malicious programs.
Questions tagged [antimalware]
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Can we trust antivirus software?
There are a lot of free antivirus software and free versions of commercial anti-malwares. Can we really trust these free antivirus programs?
The same question about commercial antivirus software. Maybe they install backdoors on our computers?
user52927
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Has an antivirus ever failed to detect malware for "non-technical" reasons?
I'm wondering if an antimalware vendor has ever whitelisted (or otherwise failed to detect) a piece of malware because the author/sponsor either paid them, threatened them, or legislated against them.
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How do I instantly disconnect from my ISP during an exploit or suspicious activity?
When I was using "Zone Alarm Security" under Windows 98 SE, there was a toggle link feature under Zone Alarm, whereby I could instantly sever connectivity to the web, while a suspicious exploit was running - why isn't that feature available under…
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What's the difference between Anti-malware and antispyware?
Whats the difference between Anti-malware and antispyware ?
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What metrics are available on malware?
All the main AV have a risk rating or severity level, how do they determine what is "low","high",etc.?
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How to Determine if Keylogger is Running on My Windows System
How would a program (such as AV) pick up key loggers running on a Windows based system ? Are there internal system processes that are normally invoked to pickup keystrokes ?
I ask because I know there are commercial spyware that are able to hide…
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How safe is Avast Bank Mode?
If my computer is infected without me knowing it, how safe really is Avast Bank Mode (for Banking)? Just curious as they sound pretty confidant when they say "Your banking transactions are safe."
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malicious website blocked - on a legit program?
I'm fairly okay with PCs but when it comes to networking i'm quite lost with the details.
My brother started up Mount and blade war band napleonic wars - an official game and played multi player and joined a server. All of a sudden malwarebytes…
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Employer installed Endpoint Security on personal computer
I have a personal device through which I access the employer's network through a VPN. I can connect and disconnect from the VPN when I choose. I did not know the employer had installed Sophos Endpoint Agent on my computer.
While I was disconnected…
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