Malware protection

Our next-gen antivirus solutions use a multi-layered protection approach against cyberattacks. When malware targets a user’s device, we use 7 layers of deep protection, powered by our unique cloud-based analytics and machine-learning techniques, to keep them safe.

• Avast Web Shield: Processes all traffic coming over HTTP and encrypted HTTPS connections, using URL detection algorithms to protect against phishing, as well as full content filtering to stop malware that may be contained on these sites.
• Static Scanner: Analyzes code and binary objects prior to execution, using machine learning and a variety of detection methods. Based on the analysis, our fast and efficient static scanner then characterizes the file as safe or malicious.
• Emulators: Protects against zero-day malware and vulnerabilities using two emulators, and increases resilience to malware sample modifications. Features are collected during emulation and malware is then blocked according to our unique rule engine.
• Avast DeepScreen: Utilizes a virtual machine, which clones the OS to test suspicious files, as well as machine learning algorithms to identify similarities with known malware families. Connects to our cloud engine to leverage threat intelligence from our user base.
• Avast CyberCapture: Prevents sophisticated malware from infiltrating a user’s system. If a user attempts to run a suspicious file, CyberCapture locks the file and sends it to the Avast Threat Labs, where it is analyzed in a safe, virtual environment.
• Behavior Shield: Monitors the system for suspicious activities while programs are running. Behavior Shield captures unusual behavior on the device, then stops the activity, undoes the operation, and quarantines the suspicious objects.
• Remote Access Shield: Blocks unwanted connections to prevent Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) exploits and brute-force attacks.

Patch Management

Patching your critical operating systems and apps in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner remains challenging. Patching is extremely complex and time-consuming. Each patch needs to be reviewed, prioritized, and then tested to make sure it won’t break existing systems. When there are dozens of patches to evaluate, this process can easily take days, if not longer.

If a vulnerability is successfully exploited, your business can be at risk of:

• Ransomware
• Lost or stolen customer and business data
• Time lost due to restoring your data or reinstalling operating systems and applications
• Compliance issues with industry regulations and business requirements
• Credibility issues and loss of trust from your customers and prospects

Avast Patch Management simplifies and automates the patching process to save you time and money. Our solution provides patch support for both Windows and your most vulnerable third-party applications in one easy-to-use solution that keeps your business safe.

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Source: Service Now + Ponemon Institute Study