Spyware Removal

Desktop Authority - Spyware Removal Option

One of today’s fastest-growing threats to enterprise security is “spyware”.  From simple annoying ad pop-ups, to identity-stealing key loggers and all the different types of software that snoops-on and threatens your network in between, spyware is potentially more dangerous and destructive to your business than any computer virus.  Desktop Authority’s enterprise-class Spyware Detection and Removal (SDR) feature gives administrators the ability to centrally secure and protect desktops across the enterprise against spyware, together with centralised control and reporting.

Out of the box, Desktop Authority offers the ability to download spyware definition updates and detect spyware on desktops.  In other words, without purchasing the Spyware Removal option, administrators can find out exactly how much spyware is currently residing on desktops across the network.  Once the Spyware Removal option is enabled, quarantining and removal options are available to rid client machines of unwanted spyware.  In the event that SDR reports that an application is classified as spyware even though it is known to be benign or an acceptable risk, SDR can be configured to exclude that application from detection.

When used in combination with all of Desktop Authority’s other capabilities, administrators can secure their desktops against a wide range of attacks.  Desktop Authority can implement desktop Security Policies, configure the Windows Firewall, lock down file and registry security and more, and the Patch Management option gives enterprise-class protection against known OS and application threats.

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Features and Benefits

Integrated into DA Manager

Familiar navigation environment means there is no learning curve for configuring Spyware Detection and Removal.

Automated Spyware Updates

Administrators do not need to search for the latest spyware definitions.

Multiple Scanning Options

Flexible options allow administrators to select what will be scanned (memory, disks, registry), what action should be taken (Log Only, Quarantine, Remove), and the minimum threat level to take action against.  Scans can take place at either logon or logoff.   Exclusive Validation Logic As with all other configuration elements in Desktop Authority, Validation Logic allows a high level of granularity over which clients receive the Anti-Spyware client and how to scan and treat spyware on them according to OS, machine class, connection type, OUs, Group memberships, and over 20 other criteria.  

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