It’s the same protection as before, but they have been combined into just three separate layers of active protection for better management: File System, Mail and Web. If disabled, all files blocked due to low reputation are normally sandboxed and analyzed with DeepScreen.Īpart from all this, the fresh version brings to the table a condensed set of shields. Not surprisingly, the execution of all non-popular programs was prevented and only files with increased prevalence among users could be launched. We used more than a dozen of less known applications, as well as more popular ones, to put the reliability of this component to the test. Enabling a more aggressive stance is also possible, and in this case only files whitelisted by Avast can run. It makes sure that only files with good reputation rating are allowed to run on the computer. The continually growing Avast community allowed the developer to leverage crowd-sourced information into the product and create an additional, standalone layer of protection, designed for novice users only: Hardened Mode. When a file is labeled as suspicious, it is launched and analyzed in the sandbox.Īccording to the developer, the technology behind DeepScreen is capable to check binary level commands and understand the set of instructions, thus offering a clear identification of the malicious intent.ĭuring our tests we noticed that the component works much faster than before and it managed to accurately determine threats as well as legitimate files that looked highly suspicious. It is designed to clear all code obfuscating the true intentions of malware.
However, navigating from one section to another is much easier than in any other release, especially since everything has been much simplified so that essential functions are readily available.ĭeepScreen has replaced AutoSandbox component to better fulfill the purpose. The new interface seems like a modern take on the looks of version 7 of the product. In order to benefit from 1 year of protection, you have to register otherwise, the product works for just 30 days. We noticed that the entire installation process has been shortened by one screen, from eight to seven, compared to the previous version. The fresh revision is wrapped into a web installer (regular installer is also available), which needs to download the necessary files and get them on the system. After toils that took all Avast consumer products through three beta revisions and as many release candidates, the stable revision for avast! Free Antivirus 2014 (version 9) has emerged.īy delivering a redesigned interface, the developer showed a clear focus on improving usability other areas have not been neglected, either, as new tools made their way into the suite to provide extended functionality and protection.
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