NOD 32
NOD32 is a product from ESEt. Version 2.7 utilizes ThreatSense. Technology™ to detect viruses, Trojans, worms, Adware, spyware, hackers and phishing attacks in real-time to protect networks and single computers. NOD32 is easier to use than McAfee Virus Scan, NAV Corporate Edition or even Trend Micro Office Scan. It is good for even the home users, small and medium sized businesses, big enterprises, education and corporate people.
Files from internet containing malware may get infected via browser hijackers. This can be prevented through HTTP scanning. Macro viruses are scanned and cleaned protecting the Microsoft Office Applications while sharing
Spyware are non virus software which tracks user behavior and opens up hidden entry points into the system. These are removed from the system. It is to be noted that spyware appear benefiting to the user while these are not.
What is new with NOD 32
Apart from giving protection from the usual threats, there is provision of advanced detection methods that prevent future invasion of new worms and viruses.
It uses extremely minimal system resources, and is fast. Efficiency and scanning rate is multiple times better than other products available.
NOD32 Antivirus System runs in various platforms like Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP, UNIX/Linux, Novell, MS DOS operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, Lotus Domino and other mail servers.
The experience
NOD32 antivirus system consists of the following threat protection modules:
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The File system Monitor called AMON (enabled at all time)
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The Document ActiveX Scanner called DMON, protects MS Office documents
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The Email Monitor called EMON, protects from email viruses fro MAPI compatible users
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The Internet Monitor for POP3/HTTP, called IMON, protects from viruses contained in downloads.
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The On –Demand Scanner, called NOD32, is executed manually by the user or automatically scheduled, for periodical cleaning of the system.
System requirements for NOD32
AS mentioned above, operating systems that can be protected with NOD32 are : Microsoft Windows 2000 Workstation , NT, · Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
It runs well with Pentium processors if its speed aspect is to be utilized. It requires30 MB free hard disk space, 32 MB RAM (64 MB RAM recommended) and a VGA or better graphic card.
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