Protect your computer from viruses and spyware with a single program
When online, the threat of infection from viruses and spyware is very real. Opting to install one program to protect against viruses and another to protect against spyware can not only end up being expensive, but means that your computer is running more software than it really needs to, and this can lead to a drop in performance. a-squared Anti-Malware is a combined anti-spyware and anti-virus tool that combats both types of online threat.
By integrating the two protection engines into one, the impact on system performance can be kept to a minimum while ensuring that your computer remain safe. As well as checking individual files for signs of infection, the program also monitors for suspicious behaviour which may be indicative of malware infection. In this way, a-squared Anti-Malware is able to offer an incredibly high level of protection, even against threats which are yet to be recognised by the security community.
Should a suspicious program be detected, you will be provided with the opportunity to block or permit the action. VPN software could be used for malicious purposes, but it is equally likely that you have opted to install such a program - by providing you with a choice about whether specific programs should be blocked or not, a-squared Anti-Malware enables you to keep using the software you have become used to without worrying out it not working.
The latest v6 build focuses strongly on performance. The program has a much reduced impact on boot times, for instance; a reputation-based system allows the program to avoid scanning trustworthy files until they change, improving scan times; and the company say an entirely new multithreaded scanning engine means Anti-Malware 6 is on average 450% faster than 5.1 when performing on-demand scans.
Elsewhere, the program now accesses your drives directly, enabling it to bypass file-based rootkits with ease.
Review by Mark Wilson.
