Anti-malware program with different approach
It has been clear for a long time that the reactive method of defending against malware has problems. Some years ago, I wrote about the problem and suggested different ways of dealing with malware. Among these was using the behavior of software as a trigger for defense rather than relying on huge databases of signatures for specific malware programs. But, the big companies like Symantec and McAfee have a vested interest in the old way of doing things and they have been slow to adopt new methods like intrusion detection and behavioral monitoring as first line defenses.
Now, a smaller company called Prevx Ltd may be leading the way. At PCMag.com, Neil Rubenking reviews the anti-malware program Prevx 3.0. He writes:
Most modern antimalware utilities or suites include a large database of signatures to help them identify known malware. Some can’t scan at all after installation, until they perform a lengthy signature update. The database keeps growing as new malware appears at an ever-increasing rate. And, of course, zero-day malware may slip through before a signature becomes available. The better signature-based tools supplement their scanning with behavior-based detection of new threats. Prevx 3.0 ($29.95/year direct) turns this concept on its head. It relies on behavior-based detection as its first line of defense, and it does a great job, too.
Rubenking has an extensive review here. It’s worth reading.
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