NOD32 provides well balanced, state-of-the-art protection against threats endangering your PC and enterprise systems running various platforms from Microsoft Windows through a number of UNIX/Linux, Novell, MS DOS operating systems to Microsoft Exchange Server, Lotus Domino and other mail servers.

Trojans, viruses, worms and other malware using nod32 are kept out of striking distance of your valuable data. Advanced detection methods implemented in the software even provide protection against the future threats from most of the new worms and viruses.

The fourth generation of the nod32 antivirus System features a fully integrated software suite characterized by an unprecedented detection track record, the fastest scanning rates and extremely low utilization of system resources.

NOD32s detection efficiency combined with 2-50 times faster hard disk scanning rate earned the product many international prestigious awards.

NOD32 is the world leader of the Virus Bulletin 100% Awards having won more awards (21) than any competing product. Since its first submission for testing in May 1998, nod32 was the only tested product that has never missed a single In the Wild virus.

Features of "NOD":

· ThreatSense technology - a single optimized anti-threat engine for analyzing code to identify malicious behavior, such as viruses, spyware, adware, phishing and more
· Unprecedented heuristic analysis capable of discovering new malware threats as they emerge
· Powerful virtual PC emulation technology enables unpacking and decryption of all types of archives and run-time packing
· Able to clean active malware running in memory
· Protects at multiple infiltration points, including HTTP, POP3, SMTP and all local and removable media
· Removes infections from files that are locked for writing (e.g., loaded DLL file)
· Prevents infected files from being opened and executed, and warns on creation of infected files
· Automatic execution on system startup
· Supports multiple Terminal Server environments
· Supports scanning of mapped network disks

Requirements:

For Windows 2000, XP, 2003
· 400 MHz 32-bit (x86)
· 128MB RAM of system memory
· 35MB available space
· Super VGA (800 x 600)


Requirements:

Windows Vista
· 1 GHz 32-bit (x86),
· 512MB RAM of system memory
· 35MB available space
· Super VGA (800 x 600)


Limitations:

· The trial version is for non-commercial, trial purposes, only. The trial period is limited to a 30 day period. After expiration of the trial period, nod32 has to be uninstalled or purchased.

StrongDC++ is a popular freeware that allows users to quickly share files in the Direct Connect network. Developed as an upgrade to DC++ it has many additional features that makes it very user friendly. Built under the GNU/GPL (General Public License), web enthusiasts can download the source code and modify it as per their requirements. This client supports separate downloading, which allows you to e-share files without any restriction. Installation of this smart utility is easy and snappy. Simply download and unzip the zip file, copy the contents into a directory and double click the .exe application. Its setup is also extremely simple - just go to File>Settings, or click on the icon in the toolbar, and you will see the settings pop-up.

Pros

The Safe Segmented downloading option, which StrongDC++presents, allows you to download the same file from several users simultaneously, and without corruption. This feature dramatically improves download speed and is much more reliable as well. Segment position and size are decided by file size and chunks speed. Thanks to the Partial File Sharing feature, you can download parts of files that are currently being uploaded or downloaded by other users, which drastically increases traffic as well as download speed. Obviously, the file also expands over the network. The Download / Upload Speed Limiter avoids a full line usage, leaving some speed for web browsing as well. As for the Automatic Slow Downloads Disconnecting option, this disconnects sources which are not being of much help and finds new ones instead. In other words, if download speed during segmented downloading gets too low, the source is disconnected to avoid unnecessary slot usage. Moreover, StrongDC++ includes element of fun and can be easily personalized; you can set your favorite sounds, change color scheme and icons, select the option for showing popup balloons, and even use emoticons.

Cons

Some older versions of AVG antivirus may flag this utility as a virus and even delete it. In case your utility setup is faulty, its memory usage shoots up. At times, due to the same reason, StrongDC++ may function erratically and can even be flakey, in which case you should not use it across your LAN.

Conclusion

Overall, StrongDC++ is a great file sharing utility with many smart features and additional benefits over the older version. It may not be the most popular or the fastest … not even the most performant … yet it does have its own unique and attactive assets.

ESET Smart Security was designed to be complete solution in the field of computer protection against infiltrations and attacks. eset Smart Security offers more than just a sum of its parts it is synergy that matters most. If all components are used simultaneously, the effectiveness of the whole program is multiplied. eset Smart Security unifies all its functions to create a complex security solution.

ESET Smart Security is based on three basic pillars:

ESET nod32 antivirus + Antispyware
· This component is in fact an improved version of the award-winning scanning engine of nod32 antivirus v2.7. With respect to programs unprecedented scanning speed, the following improvements have been made:
· Improved system of cleaning and deleting infiltrations. The antivirus system now intelligently cleans and deletes infiltrations with no need for user interaction.
· Computer scan can be run in background in order to use only a part of system resources. Thus scanning will not affect the


performance of

your computer and you will be able to work on it as usual.
· The resident protection supports archive scanning.
· Update optimization, smaller update package size than in version 2.7, more effective management and protection of update files against damage.
· Email protection for users of Outlook Express.

ESET Personal Firewall
· Firewall monitors all traffic between a protected computer and other computers in the local network and in the Internet. High quality protection is provided by the following functions:
· Scanning of application protocols HTTP and POP3 (used for Internet browsing and for retrieving email from servers) for infiltrations.
· Checking low-level network communication which helps to avoid many of various remote attacks.
· Ability to recognize the character of network connections established by various types of infiltrations and ability to automatically terminate them.
· Filtering of incoming and outgoing communication based on user defined rules.
· Monitoring changes in executable files.
· Interactive and automatic mode. The former enables you to create your own filtering rules, the latter filters all communication automatically.

ESET Anti Spam
· eset Anti Spam serves to filter unsolicited email, which makes your work with email more effective. The key features of the eset Anti Spam are:
· Support for the RCF email format
· Supports several scanning techniques including the combination of Bayesian filter, virus signatures and user defined rules.
· Supports the creation of Blacklist and Whitelist.
· Integration with the Microsoft Outlook messaging and collaboration client.
· Ability to control multiple messages simultaneously.


Here are some key features of "Eset Smart Security":

· integrated firewall and antispam module
· improved graphical user interface
· 2 operating modes for common and advanced users
· improved and automatised cleaning
· true incremental updates
· export / import settings