a-squared Free 4.5.0.21
a-squared Free is the free alternative to a-squared Personal As with the personal version it cleans your computer from existing Malware but a-squared Free does not contain the background guard with the Malware-IDS which prevents any further infection of your computer.
a-squared (a²) is a complementary product to antivirus
a-squared Free scans the computer for malicious
a-squared (a²) can remove:
· 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 50,000 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 reconfigure 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.
What's New in a-squared (a²) Free 4.5:
· Introducing new icon
· File count bug in scanner fixed
· ADS scanner bug fixed
· Firefox cookie detection bug fixed
· Quarantine rescan feature improved
· Update system improved: Updates are transferred packed and crypted now to avoid proxy troubles