Herd Protection Anti-Malware Herd Protection Anti-Malware Scanner [Beta]

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Herd Protection Anti-Malware [scanning platform powered by 68 anti-malware engines in the cloud]

What is herdProtect?

herdProtect is a second line of defense malware scanning platform powered by 68 anti-malware engines in the cloud. Since no single anti-malware program is perfect 100% of the time, herdProtect utilizes a 'herd' of multiple engines to guarantee the widest coverage and the earliest possible detection. As a second line of defense anti-malware solution, herdProtect is designed to run with any existing anti-virus program already installed on a user's PC. herdProtect is a free service to help user's find and remove malicious software.

How does it work?

The herdProtect scanning engine works by monitoring the active objects (processes, modules, drivers, etc.) on a user's PC as well as the hundreds of auto-start execution points (ASEPs). As new objects such as processes become active in the system, herdProtect will use a secured network tunnel to scan the object for malware against the engines of the top 68 anti-malware scanners. By scanning in the cloud all processor intensive activities are performed independent of the user's PC. Depending on the aggregate results of the scan, the user can then take the appropriate actions and keep their PC free from any known malware threats.

Why do I need it?

One anti-virus product is just not enough these days. The top 10 anti-virus engines only detect around 90% (see knowledgeBase) of known and zero-day threats which leaves your PC open to numerous viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers and spyware that many anti-virus programs might not detect. The problem is that running more than one anti-virus platform on your PC is usually detrimental to your PC's overall performance due to the fact that these products might fight for resources essentially deadlocking your PC. With over 100,000 new threats discovered daily, it would be impossible for any single product to provide guaranteed protection 100% of the time. However, herdProtect is different, it uses the collective wisdom of the top 68 anti-malware scanners (known as multi-scanning) to make sure that a known threat does not go undetected. When new threats emerge, only one of those engines needs to detect the malware for your system to be protected. In addition, because its scanning is performed in the cloud, your PC's performance is not effected and herdProtect is designed to co-exist with any existing anti-malware platform already running on your PC

How do I use it?

The first version of herdProtect is a simple one-off scanner (scan and remove malware). A user can install this portable scanner on any Internet connected PC and scan their entire computer for known malware in under 60 seconds. Oh yeah, herdProtect is FREE!

knowledgeBase

http://www.herdprotect.com/knowledgebase.aspx

The knowledgeBase is a fully transparent view of the entire PC ecosystem. By providing details about the threats we detect, we hope to shine some light on the state of Windows security and encourage safer security protection practices.

68 Anti-Malware Engines [Engines that Power herdProtect]

AgnitumAhnLab V3Antiy Labs Antiy-AVLAladdin eSafeAvast! Antivirus (ALWIL)AVG AntiVirusAvira AntiVirBaidu AntivirusBitDefenderBoost (Resason Software)BullGuardByteHeroQuick Heal (Cat Computer Services)Command Antivirus (Commtouch)ClamAV (ClamAV)ComodoDrWeb (Doctor Web, Ltd.)Emsisoft (Emsi Software)ESET NOD32 (Eset Software)ESTsoft ALYacFortinetF-Pro (FRISK Software)F-SecureGData (G DATA Software)The Hacker (Hacksoft)herdProtect [Fuzzy]IKARUS anti.virusnProtect (INCA Internet)JiangminK7 Antivirus (K7 Computing)K7 Gateway Antivirus (K7 Computing)KasperskyKaspersky Endpoint (Security 10 for Windows)Lavasoft Ad-awareMalwarebytes Anti-malwareMcAfee VirusScanMicrosoft ForefrontMicrosoft Security EssentialsMicrosoft Windows DefendermSecure AntivirusNano AntivirusNorman AntivirusOptenetPanda Platinum (Panda Security)Preventon (Security Software)Qihoo 360 Internet Security (Qihoo)RoboscanRising AntivirusSophos SAVSUPERAntiSpywareSystem Shield (iolo)Tencent AntivirusTotalDefenseTrend MicroTrend Micro HouseCallTrustPortTwister Antivirus (Filseclab)Vexx Guard AntiVirusViRobot (Hauri)VirusBlokAda VBA32VIPRE Antivirus (ThreatTrack Securit/Sunbelt/GFI)VIRUSfighter Plus (SPAMfighter)ZoneAlarmZoner AntiVirus (Check Point)Zeobit

Screenshots [During Scanning]:

Make sure you click the question mark "?" in upper right corner to bring up the secondary menu and select these options:

Click the scan button to start the initial scan. The first time you use herdprotect it will take about an hour to complete. Subsequent scans will be much faster and only take about 5 minutes. When complete you will be presented a report of results:

If you then click on each entry you will be presented with 'actions' and "details' buttons for more information. Based on what you read in each details report you may decide to leave processes listed under 'Inconclusive' alone. You should however consider removing all processes listed under 'Adware/PUPs' though.

Homepage - http://www.herdprotect.com/index.aspx

Download Link [scanner Version 1.0.3.9]:

FREE. Beta version. Designed for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP (32 and 64 bit).

Download (Full) l Download (Portable)

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Conclusions:

Very Interesting software i suggest everyone give it to try as there is Free Portable version.

Performs a very thorough, highly effective anti-virus scan that catches more nasty stuff than its main competitor Hitman Pro.

Cloud base 68 different Antivirus engine very lightweight scanner.

During the scan it use only 19.1 MB memory in my system

Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 .

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