Metascan is a multi-scanning software that provides powerful malware detection capabilities. It has multiple anti-malware scanning engines embedded at the API level for high performance scanning. Metascan can be used for analyzing large file databases to provide data on which engines detected each threat. It also integrates easily with other analysis software. VirusTotal is a free online service owned by Google that analyzes files and URLs using multiple antivirus engines and website scanners. It helps improve security industries and makes the internet safer. Jotti's Malware Scan is a free online antivirus service that uses 20 antivirus software to scan files uploaded by users to determine if they are infected.

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2. Features:
 Every organization has unique needs for scanning
performance, customization and management. Metascan
provides powerful multi-scanning and defense in depth
solutions for any environment, even those requiring
offline, private and on-premise installation.
 Metascan’s robust feature set is also useful to those
looking for analysis in depth solutions, especially for
malware research and forensics. It can be used to analyze
a large database of files and provide extensive data points
about which engines have detected each threat. It is also
easy to use alongside other analysis software, including
dynamic analysis solutions

3.  Metascan has multiple anti-malware scanning
engines embedded within its framework at the
API level.This means that scanning operations
are executed from a single system with a high
level of performance, which cannot be achieved
by simply passing files to separate command-
line or GUI based versions of anti-malware
products.Anyone looking to integrate with an
anti-malware solution created by Kaspersky Lab
or Symantec via API or SDK will find Metascan to
be an ideal security solution.

4.  What isVirusTotal?
 VirusTotal, a subsidiary of Google, is a free online
service that analyzes files and URLs enabling the
identification of viruses, worms, trojans and other
kinds of malicious content detected by antivirus
engines and website scanners.At the same time, it
may be used as a means to detect false positives, i.e.
innocuous resources detected as malicious by one or
more scanners.
 VirusTotal’s mission is to help in improving the
antivirus and security industry and make the internet
a safer place through the development of free tools
and services.

5.  Free unbiased service
 Runs multiple antivirus engines and website
scanners
 Runs multiple file and URL characterization
tools
 Real time updates of virus signatures and
blacklists
 Detailed results from each scanner
 Real time global service operation statistics
 Automation API

6.  Suppose you are on a public computer without
an antivirus program and want to make sure that
a file that you wish to copy is virus free, or
suppose that you are not sure if a local file is safe
to execute even when an up to date antivirus
software is installed on your computer.Well you
can use Jotti’s Malware Scan to scan your files
online. Jotti’s Malware Scan is a simple and free
online antivirus service that utilizes 20 antivirus
softwares to determine if a file is infected or not.
It lets you upload files of up to 25MB stored on
your computer.

7.  Avast! Antivirus
 Grisoft AVG Antivirus
 Avira AntiVir
 ArcaVir
 ClamAV Antivirus
 CPsecure
 Softwin BitDefender
 Dr.Web
 Amsisoft Anti-Malware
 ESET Antivirus
 Frisk F-PROTAntivirus
 F-SecureAntivirus
 G DATA
 KasperskyAntivirus
 Panda Antivirus
 Quick Heal
 Sophon
 VirusBuster

8. • With over 20 years’ experience developing
antivirus protection, Avira continues to grow
steadily and this new software demonstrates
solid improvement over previous versions.
The company offers a popular free antivirus
program but we’ve checked the paid-for
Premium version to see if the extra features
are worth the extra cash.

9.  Backup disk –The addition of a rescue disk to
the Avira package is welcome.You have the
option of burning a disk that you can use if your
system crashes and you are unable to restart.
We’d recommend keeping the disk handy - this is
a useful feature not always included in antivirus
protection.
 Laptop mode –The useful NetBook Support
feature provides protection for low-memory
portable devices.
 Gamer mode – Suspends non-essential alerts if
you’re playing games or watching movies

10.  Centralized configuration of all components.
 Constant monitoring of all objects at risk of infection—removable media, email,
files and directories, including packaged and archived data.
 Protects against unknown threats using the improved non-signature detection
technology OriginsTracing and an intelligent heuristic analyzer.
 Neutralizes viruses,Trojans and other malware.
 Comprehensive databases for detecting spyware, riskware, adware, hack tools,
and jokers.
 New! Install, configure and run the anti-virus via the command line.
 New! Multi-thread scanning significantly improves performance in multi-core
systems.
 New! Scan running processes to neutralise active threats includingWindows
malware for launched viaWine.
 Different actions can be performed with different types of objects; cure, move to
the quarantine, delete; action sequences allow you to define which action will be
applied to an object if the first action can't be performed.
 User-defined file and path exceptions.
 New! Full HTTP traffic scanning and Internet access control.

11.  Easy to use. Simple, elegant and effortless.
 Spamfilter. Never be troubled again
 Safe Browsing. Brings the dark to the light.
 High System Performance. It doesn’t slow you
down.
 Support. Free 24/7.
 We’ll help you with any security problem you
may have, via Live chat or e-mail.This service is
available any time of the day or night.You can
also choose online remote access support, if it
makes thing easier for you

12.  PandaActiveScan is an online scanner that
scans your PC for all types of malicious
software. It scans your PC completely,
checking the memory and all files on disk to
find any threat (active or latent) such as
viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, dialers,
hacking tools, jokes and security.
 What are the benefits of ActiveScan?
ActiveScan will quickly tell you if there are
any threats on your PC. risks.

13.  Bitdefender is an antivirus software suite
developed by Romania-based software
company Softwin. It was launched in November
2001, and is in its 18th build version.The 2014
version was launched on June 26, 2013, and it
includes several protection and performance
enhancements such as Search Advisor,
Performance Optimizer and many more
features.

14.  The Bitdefender products feature anti-virus
and anti-spyware, improved Detection,
personal firewall, vulnerability scanner,
privacy control, user control, and backup for
corporate and home users. PCTuneup and
Performance Optimizer are available in the
Total Security Suite. In the 2014 version, it
had a wallet option to save passwords, a
lighter scan and computer performance.

15.  Anvi Smart Defender is superior antivirus software.
Anvisoft professional carries a striking interface and lots of
useful characteristics this type of as:
WebRep – offers proactive hyperlink scanning with color-
coded protection reputation ratings on research results
SafeZone – an inside-out digital desktop (sandbox) device
for discreet on the internet purchasing or banking
AutoSandbox – instantly opens suspicious software
programs inside the protected digital sandbox
Security Gadget – a little desktop widget for glass
windows seven orVista to support you remain as a lot as
day in your protection status

16.  F-Secure Corporation (formerly Data Fellows)
is an anti-virus, cloud content and computer
security company based in Helsinki, Finland.The
company has 20 country offices and a presence
in more than 100 countries, with Security Lab
operations in Helsinki, Finland and in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.Through more than 200
operator partners globally, millions of
broadband customer use F-Secure services. F-
Secure Corp. is publicly traded on the helsink
stock Exchange under the symbol FSC1V

17.  F-Secure claims that it was the first antivirus vendor
to establish a presence on theWorldWideWeb.The F-
Secure Labs weblog tracks global internet and mobile
security threats.
 F-Secure competes in the antivirus industry
against Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee, Panda
Security, Sophos and Symantec among others.
 F-Secure has been listed twice, 2003 and 2006, on
"Finland's best places to work" list published by Great
Place toWork® Institute, Inc.Technology Academy of
Finland named Pirkka Palomäki, F-Secure 's Chief
Technology Officer, as CTO of theYear 2011.