For internet frauds committed by
breaches of cyber security and to withstand hacking attacks from unethical
hackers, both individuals and businesses need to install technically sound and
updated anti-virus software in all devices that they use.
The market is replete with different
types of anti-virus software at varying prices and features. Any small business
that cannot employ a dedicated resource or an IT department is bound to be
confused when it comes to a strategic choice of anti-virus software. Some of
the features which are a must in any anti-virus software include:
Scanning
files effectively leading to fraud prevention
The chief feature that measures the
effectiveness of an anti-virus software is the quality with which it scans all
the files. The word quality in this context involves:
●
Fraud Prevention begins with the detection of
attempts to destroy data which are critical to the sustenance and success of a
business. A virus scan must throw up the possibilities of virus attack which
can infect these files and data resources.
● Every day internet criminals come up with
viruses that new and complicated to detect. The Scan must not only identify
viruses which have been in existence over time but must also be technically
equipped to scan for new viruses.
●
Flexibility in scanning, with regards to the
timing of scans. A good and holistic computer scan will invariably result in
slowing down of crucial functions. The business must be able to time its scans
during non peak hours
● Speed of scans without compromising on quality.
Banks and Financial Institutions will need to scan voluminous data on a timely
basis
- Fraud Prevention with malware detection
An ideal anti-virus software must be
capable of detecting malware that may have been downloaded unnoticed. In
addition to viruses, businesses are at the risk of data infection by way of
Trojans, Worms, Rootkits, Spyware etc., which may have been planted purposely
by wrong doers or by downloading mails with suspicious content. Attempts to
damage the functionality of essential applications and to destroy data can be
thwarted if the anti-virus software pinpoints the presence of malware at early
stages.
Most anti-virus software come with
in-built firewall protection which serves the following:
●
Fend off any unsolicited incoming connections
targeting the computers
● Prevent employees from accessing objectionable
and untrustworthy websites which will be a charge on productivity as well as
internet security
● Protecting PCs from cyber-attacks from key
loggers and unethical hackers, thereby ensuring fraud prevention
Operational
convenience
Especially in case of businesses
without a full-fledged IT team, what the management expects from an anti-virus
software is fraud prevention along with
●
Easy to configure, install and use
● Competitively priced with add-on features like
discounts on renewal, multi-user package
● Compatible for use on various devices like Pcs,
mobiles, tablets and laptops
● Employment of updated technology in line with
new trends in fraud prevention
●
Enhanced detection rate and optimum speed of
scanning engine
It is the need of the hour to stay
updated and install a powerful and cost effective fraud prevention anti-virus
across all computers that are used in the business.
