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Aladdin eSafe Clientless Spyware Neutralizer

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The Spyware Neutralizer is a clientless add-on tool for the eSafe content security solution from Aladdin Knowledge Systems. Client-side software installation and without the need to implement, manage, or update any client-side software or agents.



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phishing, security management, anti spyware, malware, security software, network management, remote access, remote network management

Aladdin
Published:  Aug 21, 2009
Type:  White Paper
Length:  2 pages

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What is eSafe Spyware Neutralizer?The Spyware Neutralizer is a clientless eSafe Gateway/Web/Mail add-on tool for Microsoft NetworkAdministrators to remotely scan Windows workstations on the network, identifying those infected withSpyware, and performing a quick (1-3 second) spyware neutralizing operation, killing running spywareapplications and preventing spyware from loading when the PC is restarted.The entire operation is performed by remotely accessing the infected machines over the network, withoutany client-side software installation and without the need to implement, manage, or update any client-side software or agents.
How Is Spyware Neutralized?The Neutralizer remotely inspects the Windows workstation's registry, file system, and running processesagainst an extensive Spyware database. It will immediately identify running spyware, terminate theprocess, delete the spyware files and clean the registry from entries which initialize the spyware on eachrestart or login to Windows. The effect is neutralization of the spyware from the machine.
How Fast Is It?On average it takes 1-2 seconds to scan a workstation and 1-3 seconds to neutralize spyware, dependingon the extent of the workstation's infection. The Neutralizer is a multi-threaded tool, so in practice itcan inspect thousands of workstations per hour.
Is Spyware Neutralizer a Desktop Solution Replacement?Not necessarily. It is designed to complement eSafe Gateway without requiring a desktop installationacross the organization. It is useful as a client less solution that will eliminate most Spyware threatsfrom desktops, while eSafe Gateway would prevent future infections. It is also effective in many situations:. The machine is not installed with a desktopsolution (some servers for example). An update was not performed for some reason. Some users disable their desktop antivirus oranti-spyware. There is a problem with the desktop solution Problems with the desktop antivirus(from any vendor) could temporarily disable it.. Certain spyware applications were not detectedby the desktop solution. Other daily enterprise scenarios
Spyware Neutralizer InstallationNeutralizer is very simple to install and manage on a Windows machine, with network/domainadministrative rights. The machine used for this operation doesn't need to be dedicated, but it isrecommended that it not be a machine running intensive services. The only requirements for machinesbeing inspected are that they run Windows 2000 or higher and have NetBIOS administrative shareenabled (by default). © 9/2005 Aladdin KnowNeutralizer Configuration ledge SyThe Spyware Neutralizer can perform inspection only stemsor inspection and neutralization. The configuration itself , Ltd. Ais very simple. The administrator needs to define the ll rightnetwork IP ranges and subnets to be inspected, define s resera schedule, and the desired operation. ved. Aladdin andSpyware Neutralizer Reports eSafe arThe Spyware Neutralizer provides a basic report - a list e regisof infected machines, and what they were infected with. tered trademarksSpyware Neutralizer Updates of AladdSpyware Neutralizer is updated from any eSafe machine in Knoin the organization, and is configured on the same screen. wledge Systems,Evaluation Mode Ltd. All Spyware Neutralizer is installed in a 30 day evaluation mode by default. Evaluation mode will only other cscan and report about spyware in the network. It will not neutralize infected desktops. ompany andNote: Spyware Neutralizer will not update during the evaluation period. It is up to date when it is first produdownloaded. ct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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