NitnayLion
11-20-2004, 02:48 PM
Source: Emsisoft (http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/)
Antivirus software is not enough!
a² is a complementary product to antivirus software. It provides specialist protection against harmful software. Antivirus software is not enough! a² provides protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. a² fills the gaps that malware writers exploit.
Trojans
Trojan Horses or Backdoors open your PC from the inside to attackers. Once a trojan is installed, someone can take full control of your computer. Most trojans are delivered via email and just previewing the email can activate the trojan. a² currently detects around 20,000 trojans.
Worms
Worm-Viruses are the most wide spread hazard on the internet. Worms arrive as emails with harmful attachments. If you open an attachment the worm will then copy and send itself to as many other computers as possible, damaging yours and your friend's systems. a² detects worms on your PC and removes them before they can do any damage .
Dialers
Dialers are small programs which reconfigures your dial-up number to a premium rate number. If you use a dial-up modem to connect to your isp you are at risk. Premium rate numbers can cost you hundreds in just a few days! a² detects and blocks dialers immediately when they try to dial.
Spyware
Your personal data and your habits are a goldmine for some advertising companies who seek to infiltrate your computer. Often you are not aware that a spyware program has been downloaded. This software can collect personal information about you and your internet habits, change your home page and even stop you going to some websites! a²removes Spyware programs from your computer.
Freeware
a² Free is freeware! You can download and use it completely for free.
More Info Here (http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/)
Antivirus software is not enough!
a² is a complementary product to antivirus software. It provides specialist protection against harmful software. Antivirus software is not enough! a² provides protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. a² fills the gaps that malware writers exploit.
Trojans
Trojan Horses or Backdoors open your PC from the inside to attackers. Once a trojan is installed, someone can take full control of your computer. Most trojans are delivered via email and just previewing the email can activate the trojan. a² currently detects around 20,000 trojans.
Worms
Worm-Viruses are the most wide spread hazard on the internet. Worms arrive as emails with harmful attachments. If you open an attachment the worm will then copy and send itself to as many other computers as possible, damaging yours and your friend's systems. a² detects worms on your PC and removes them before they can do any damage .
Dialers
Dialers are small programs which reconfigures your dial-up number to a premium rate number. If you use a dial-up modem to connect to your isp you are at risk. Premium rate numbers can cost you hundreds in just a few days! a² detects and blocks dialers immediately when they try to dial.
Spyware
Your personal data and your habits are a goldmine for some advertising companies who seek to infiltrate your computer. Often you are not aware that a spyware program has been downloaded. This software can collect personal information about you and your internet habits, change your home page and even stop you going to some websites! a²removes Spyware programs from your computer.
Freeware
a² Free is freeware! You can download and use it completely for free.
More Info Here (http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/)