BitDefender is an antivirus software suite developed by Romania-based software company SOFTWIN. It was launched in November 2001, and is currently in its thirteenth version. The 2011 version was launched in August 2010, and it includes several protection and performance enhancements as Search Advisor and Performance Optimizer.The BitDefender products feature antivirus and antispyware, personal firewall, privacy control, user control and backup for corporate and home users. PC Tuneup and Performance Optimizer are available in the Total Security Suite.
BitDefender replaced SOFTWIN's earlier AVX (AntiVirus eXpert) product range. Between 1996 and 2001 AVX became a product available worldwide that offered intelligent updating without user intervention and integrated an internal browser which scanned and monitored all downloaded files. AVX hold the first behavior- based application blocking technology and it was the first antivirus product to include personal firewall features. With the sixth generation of AVX, the product became the first antivirus to include an application firewall as well as behavior- based blocking. The BitDefender group spun off from SOFTWIN in 2007.
The BitDefender range includes antivirus products for home users, businesses, enterprise users and Internet service providers. Home editions support Microsoft Windows, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile and Mac OS X (Beta); business and enterprise editions support Microsoft Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. The current version of the Home/Home Office security suite includes antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall, e-mail spam filtering, backup, tune-up and parental control components. A free basic online scan is offered via the BitDefender website. The Free version however does require free registration and is valid for 1 year after registration. Bitdefender is designed to protect computers from viruses and spyware. Older versions of BitDefender are made available for free download when newer versions are released. The first version which was made freely available was version 6. As of May 2009, version 12 of BitDefender is freely available for download. Unlike the commercial version, the free version only offers an on-demand virus scanning and doesn't provide real time scanning, and may therefore be less suitable for machines with a continuous connection to the internet.
The BitDefender range includes antivirus products for home users, businesses, enterprise users and Internet service providers. Home editions support Microsoft Windows, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile and Mac OS X (Beta); business and enterprise editions support Microsoft Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. The current version of the Home/Home Office security suite includes antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall, e-mail spam filtering, backup, tune-up and parental control components. A free basic online scan is offered via the BitDefender website. The Free version however does require free registration and is valid for 1 year after registration. Bitdefender is designed to protect computers from viruses and spyware. Older versions of BitDefender are made available for free download when newer versions are released. The first version which was made freely available was version 6. As of May 2009, version 12 of BitDefender is freely available for download. Unlike the commercial version, the free version only offers an on-demand virus scanning and doesn't provide real time scanning, and may therefore be less suitable for machines with a continuous connection to the internet.
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BitDefender Antispam NeuNet BitDefender Antispam NeuNet, short for Neural Network is an antispam filter pre-trained by the BitDefender Antispam Lab on a series of spam messages, so that it learns to recognize new spam by perceiving its similarities with the messages it has already examined.
B-HAVE
In May 2005 BitDefender introduced a new technology, B-HAVE (patent pending), to reduce dependency on virus signatures through proactive detection of unknown threats. This technology is based on behavioral analysis in a virtualized environment.
To determine whether a program is malicious or not, this technology makes use of a virtual PC in which files are executed and analyzed. The virtual PC includes a set of virtual hardware devices, mimicking the configuration of a typical PC. B-HAVE checks for characteristics known to be associated with malware. A program may be deemed to be malicious if it attempts to modify certain files, read from or write to a sensitive area of the memory or create a file that is a product of a known virus. When attempting to use an un-trusted program, B-HAVE delays the launching until the program’s behavior and characteristics are analyzed and catalogued in the virtual environment. If no malicious actions are detected, B-HAVE starts the program normally; if a suspect conduct is present, B-HAVE automatically quarantines or deletes the application.
Active Virus Control Incorporated in the 2010 product suites, BitDefender introduced another technology, Active Virus Control, in August 2009.
Active Virus Control continuously monitors each program (specific processes) running on the PC, as it executes, and it notes any malware-like actions. Each of these actions is scored and when a given threshold is reached, the process is reported as harmful. Unlike heuristic technologies that check executable files when they are accessed or first started, Active Virus Control monitors everything applications do as long as they are active. Because of this approach, Active Virus Control is considered a third layer of defense.
B-HAVE
In May 2005 BitDefender introduced a new technology, B-HAVE (patent pending), to reduce dependency on virus signatures through proactive detection of unknown threats. This technology is based on behavioral analysis in a virtualized environment.
To determine whether a program is malicious or not, this technology makes use of a virtual PC in which files are executed and analyzed. The virtual PC includes a set of virtual hardware devices, mimicking the configuration of a typical PC. B-HAVE checks for characteristics known to be associated with malware. A program may be deemed to be malicious if it attempts to modify certain files, read from or write to a sensitive area of the memory or create a file that is a product of a known virus. When attempting to use an un-trusted program, B-HAVE delays the launching until the program’s behavior and characteristics are analyzed and catalogued in the virtual environment. If no malicious actions are detected, B-HAVE starts the program normally; if a suspect conduct is present, B-HAVE automatically quarantines or deletes the application.
Active Virus Control Incorporated in the 2010 product suites, BitDefender introduced another technology, Active Virus Control, in August 2009.
Active Virus Control continuously monitors each program (specific processes) running on the PC, as it executes, and it notes any malware-like actions. Each of these actions is scored and when a given threshold is reached, the process is reported as harmful. Unlike heuristic technologies that check executable files when they are accessed or first started, Active Virus Control monitors everything applications do as long as they are active. Because of this approach, Active Virus Control is considered a third layer of defense.
BitDefender Total Security 2011 - Comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware, hacker attacks and other electronic threats, which can lead to identity theft, data loss and reduce system performance. BitDefender Total Security ranks first among its competitors thanks to effective protection from spam and viruses, secure firewall and the availability of tools to optimize and backup systems in one package.
Taking into *** the intuitive interface for novice users and a minimum load on system resources, BitDefender can be considered one of the best products in security at the moment. There are three modes: basic, standard and enhanced. As the complexity of the functions in them increases. In each mode (at any time it can change) is tuned in "home" window, in which some features are deleted as unnecessary in the background, while others are activated.
Antivirus and fairvol as standard security tools provide protection against most threats, but multifunctional systems capable of more. The main purpose of Bitdefender Total Security 2011 - to guarantee the security of personal data to detect system vulnerabilities and maintain control over children.
In Advanced mode interface clearly lists a number of tools available. Certain categories of reserved antivirus, antispam and fairvol. Setting up their parameters is carried out through the slide buttons and tabs. The effectiveness of antivirus system for detection and neutralization of threats can not be compared, and the configuration fairvol requires no special effort with intuitive interface.
In addition, the utility is a function of parental control over Internet access and applications, as well as control over personal safety in the global network. Besides the basic functions, the monitor application monitors the system's vulnerability, namely, the presence of updates Microsoft Windows, performance of vital programs and Passwords Windows. If necessary add-missing or outdated, the utility notifies the user and wish to download and install them.
Under the backup set schedule backup data to local disk or server space 2 GB. File Safe encrypts sensitive information and instant messaging. Above all, there are optimization tools like disk defragmenter, a master of clean and restore the registry, and disk cleanup.
The main components of BitDefender Total Security 2011:
? Antivirus and antispyware
? Firewall
? Protection against phishing
? Encrypting chats
? Quick Scan
? Family Network Protection
? Verification of Smart Scan
? Planner Smart Schedule
? Help System Smart Help
? Smart Sense
? Parental Control
? Anti-Spam
? Encrypt files
? System Configuration
? Online Backup
? Performance Optimization
? Personal Toolbar
New features BitDefender Total Security 2011:
? Redesigned and regulated system installation.
? Search Advisor warns about unsafe web pages displayed in search results, by checking each link with an online database BitDefender website addresses.
? Firewall Troubleshoot Wizard - master of solutions to common problems associated with the Internet, a printer and a remote office (VPN) connection.
? Performance Optimizer shows what programs slow down your computer and suggests remedial measures.
? The level of protection adapted to the computing power of the computer. BitDefender Total Security 2011 is configured in conformance with the volume doustupnoy memory and processor type.
? Customize Toolbar favorite sections and action program for the interface Basic and Intermediate.
Operating system: XP, Vista, 7
Language: En
Activation: Yes
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