Invincea’s Malware and Browser Protection
Posted: March 4th, 2012 | Author: mil3tt3 | Filed under: internet finds | Tags: internet finds | 15 Comments »Do you still remember the “I Love You Virus?” I am sure most of you still remembers this as it is one of the most destructible viruses to date as it crippled a lot of network system across the globe.
The “I love You” virus made headline on May 5, 2000 when the computer worm attacked millions of Windows PC across the globe. It was sent through email with the subject line “”ILOVEYOU” and the attachment “LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.txt.” The attachment was actually a Visual Basic script and when clicked, it caused havoc on the machine by deleting and overwriting image files. It spread fast as part of the scripts forwards the email to the first 50 contacts in the Windows Address book that is why it caused damage to millions of computers in such a short period of time.
Everyday network systems are at risk of being attacked by viruses, Zero Day Exploit, malware and the like. Here are some of the threats that loom in the Internet:
1. Computer Virus. A virus is a code that adds itself to other programs or files in the computer or server like the operating system and can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another. The term virus is also the collective term use for other threats like malware, adware, spyware and the like.
2. Malware. Malware is short for malicious software and it can be in a form of script or code to perform malicious intent like gather sensitive information, gain unauthorized access and exploit the computer system.
3. Spyware. A spyware is sometimes called spybot and what it does is gather information without the individual’s knowledge and the information gathered will be relayed to advertisers. Spyware can come from software virus or from new programs installed on the PC.
4. Adware. Adware or advertising supported software are software that pop ups advertisement to generate revenue for the author. Adware is generally harmless but it may contain spyware, which can cause problems.
5. Denial of Service Attacks (DOS). DOS are attacks that targets high profile websites like banks and credit card payment system to make it unavailable to its users.
Since attacks and threats are just lurking on the Internet, companies must implement Browser and Malware Protection to protect their network systems from various attacks like the ones mentioned above. One company that can help them implement this said protection is Invincea.
Invincea has a unique and effective protection system called Browser Protection, which can detect, prevent and remove attacks from infecting the network system. It does this by creating a virtual environment, which is on a different layer than the PC’s operating system. All online activities are conducted in this virtual environment, which is monitored and controlled for real-time intrusion and attacks detection. Once a threat has been discovered, auto recovery will soon start which cleans the infected virtual environment and gives the user a new and clean virtual environment to work on.
It is true that the Internet is not safe but there are a lot of ways and solution that can deny these attacks and that is through the help of network protection systems like the ones being offered by Invincea.
Oh, how I hate viruses, Trojans, malware and the likes for they once screwed up my computer. Now, I’ve learned how to protect my pc by installing protection programs but it is still and always be vulnerable to harmful virus attacks, so we better be on guard all the time. Also, thanks to software co. like Invincea that you mentioned in your post for they can provide Malware Protection and more for companies.
I have always been paranoid about computer viruses and malware. This is why I always ask the husband to update our Malware Protection software whenever possible and needed. We all need to take care of those files, right?
My online work is highly dependent on my laptop and the internet. I’m fully aware how its security against viruses is at high risk that’s why I see to it that I use only the Most Secure Browser.
I depend on the Internet for both work and leisure. Thus, it is a must that my computer is safe and secure from the threats you have enumerated by using only the Most Secure Browser .
One of the best way to keep our computer and some of our personal information is to install Malware Protection and always do scanning every once in awhile to ensure that it is updated. It also pays to do some research about the things that are harmful whenever we go on surfing the internet to avoid hacks and other problems.
We maintain all the computers at work and we always encounter viruses in some of the computers. We always remind employees to be aware of the websites they visit and the stuff they download online, we make sure we install Malware Protection for us to have less headaches in maintenance of all the PCs.
While Internet has opened our doors to the world and gave us easy access to information, it has posed a risk too for various threats that abound in the online world like viruses, malware, and more. The Browser Protection being offered by Invincea is indeed a great product as it separates the browser, protecting the operating system from getting infected.
The laptop is my daily companion and it’s what I use to work , browse and shop online. I keep it protected by having a Malware Protection installed. There are many viruses out there that can harm our computers and our personal information as well.
Malware Protection is something I make sure to have in my blogs. One time, one of my blogs would lead my readers to a malware phishing site. Of course, it alarmed me so much that I had to get a comprehensive malware protection software program.
For people like us who breathes the internet, it is very important to protect our main tool in earning – our computers. So a Secure Web Browser is a must. I am not well-versed on this but I am too paranoid of virus attack on my PC so I am making sure I don’t just click links and download anything out of curiosity.
My work demands full security on all my files as I need them for my daily transactions. I can’t afford to risk a chance of damaging my files so our technical engineers did their best on installing Malware Protection to avoid virus from entering our system. I know that despite all these efforts we’re not totally immune but I’m confident that we’re now out of danger.
Of course, we all want to have a safe and effective browser security in order to do things safely online. Being able have a steady mind without worrying on identity theft is such a great thing!
My work is all about making sure that our computers are well protected and information is kept confidential. Seeing Malware Protection in our PCs is not a new thing.
It’s good to hear that some companies like Invincea are aware and do something to help protect us from viruses. I hope that what they do influences the other people to take safety precautions on the computer as well.
Great post! I work online and having a browser security system installed in my computer makes my browsing more easy and safe. I can visit to any websites without worrying that a malware might attack my PC.