- Jan 8, 2011
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As the title describes, are previously known on-demand scanners becoming obsolete as they are bought and integrated into other real-time protection software?
Vote and comment below.
Vote and comment below.
Are on-demand scanners becoming obsolete?
- Thread starter Ink
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- Aug 3, 2013
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I chose 2nd option, because nowadays people tend to be secure by the browsers itself, by adding extensions, so when this first layer is breached only then the Realtime AV/AM comes into force. And if the Realtime AV/AM fails people tend to believe its legitimate. But people who are cautious, use there 2nd opinion scanner and get the results. But fairly the Realtime AV/AM does its job in most cases where there would be no requirement of a 2nd opinion scanner.
My first laptop I bought in 2004 and since that time I have never used any on demand malware scanner. Only in November last year I installed Hitman Pro because I got 1 year license for free. So, I decided to install and check it. After first scanning Hitman removed a webmoney agent (it is e - money agent) where I stored about $200. It took me about 20 minutes to restore the access for my webmoney agent. Because it was not just to install it again but I had to restore key.file ( a small file containing information about the owner). I also needed to get a sms for activation it on my lap. So, the first experience was a little bit bad I could lose $200.
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- Jun 9, 2013
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I used to keep a copy of EEK on a USB but now using EIS. But i still like to keep EEK and ZAM on a USB to help sort out friends, family infected machines. 
They are still relevant. I use every tool I can get my hands on. But yes I mainly use them for fixing friends computers.
- Feb 14, 2016
- 648
Dont use a one demand scaner a long time now. not needed with virtualization, Whitelist/anti-exe sofware and virustotal use. By the way i had never a infection in my life so when u are carefull, u dont even need more than the windows build in security futures.
- Mar 15, 2011
- 13,070
Still not obsolete, I will go for 2nd option.
People want some tools that are portable and can provide accurate detection whether multiple engines or not, so that it can be a guide for proper disinfection.
People want some tools that are portable and can provide accurate detection whether multiple engines or not, so that it can be a guide for proper disinfection.
- Feb 21, 2015
- 456
Not obsolete they are a must have for technicians to disinfect customers pc's and for those who have no av setup but anti-executable like EXE Radar Pro or AppGuard + add on-demand scanner for cleaning leftovers.
- Mar 17, 2015
- 370
I still use monthly and to help my coworkers especially from adware, pups, and browser hijacker
- Oct 23, 2012
- 12,527
I use them only for a second opinion but they are not critical to keeping you infection free.
I think they are more relevant for testing of malware and on an infected machine.
I think they are more relevant for testing of malware and on an infected machine.
- Oct 30, 2015
- 1,251
I go for 3rd option: Mandatory.
Reason: I kept EEK + ZAM (portable) on my thumbdrive. Everytime I'm using systems other than mine,running these two are a must, especially when travelling overseas. It's a procedure I've been practising.
Reason: I kept EEK + ZAM (portable) on my thumbdrive. Everytime I'm using systems other than mine,running these two are a must, especially when travelling overseas. It's a procedure I've been practising.
- Dec 29, 2014
- 1,711
Mandatory to have a good one like MBAM for any situation where something unexpected may occur and for a second opinion. Anyone know of a great portable one?
- Jul 28, 2014
- 1,990
Only use second opinion scanners to check my computer periodically in case avast misses something and I get careless, but other than that I rarely use them unless the infection is so obvious and the real time protection is not reacting to it (most cases would just be my friend's computers)
- Aug 30, 2015
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I choose the 2nd option. Finding ZAM's protection is not really needed because of Avast. Will use it as an on demand scanner.
EDIT: @AtlBo Zemana Anti-Malware is a good one. Anti-Malware Download | Zemana
EDIT: @AtlBo Zemana Anti-Malware is a good one. Anti-Malware Download | Zemana
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- Feb 21, 2015
- 456
MBAM or MBAR, EEK, ZAM, HitmanPro, HerdProtect, ESET Online Scanner, Norton Power Eraser, McAfee Stinger, Crystal Security also portable and can be used as on-demand scanner.
The convenience\ease-of-use factor appeals to a very wide audience. So in that respect antivirus scanners will remain relevant. Also, the greater part of the security soft industry infrastructure is built to support antivirus signature\file reputation based file detection. Those are just two major reasons the protection model will be around for years to come.
I don't think it is obsolete, but it certainly has its limitations. That's why almost all AV\internet security suite products incorporate some form of additional layers of protection. The layers are meant to work together to provide a more comprehensive system protection.
The thing to be aware of is that even if one has a multi-layered defense, there is one way or another that the system is still at-risk to compromise.
However, one should look at this last part practically. Because some arcane, extremely unlikely bypass is possible in a security configuration, doesn't mean that a user has to do something about it. In fact, it is likely nothing can be done about it and therefore it would do the ultra-paranoid types well to put it out of their minds.
I don't think it is obsolete, but it certainly has its limitations. That's why almost all AV\internet security suite products incorporate some form of additional layers of protection. The layers are meant to work together to provide a more comprehensive system protection.
The thing to be aware of is that even if one has a multi-layered defense, there is one way or another that the system is still at-risk to compromise.
However, one should look at this last part practically. Because some arcane, extremely unlikely bypass is possible in a security configuration, doesn't mean that a user has to do something about it. In fact, it is likely nothing can be done about it and therefore it would do the ultra-paranoid types well to put it out of their minds.
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- Dec 29, 2014
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Thankyou. I have several computers, so I will try MBAM portable and HitmanPro. Think I will make a rescue stick at some point.
The portable version of Zemana is very good at detecting malware.
- Dec 29, 2014
- 1,711
Tried to find MBAM portable but couldn't. I'll try Zemana. Thanks.
I voted for the second option. They still remain useful, as no traditional antivirus can protect against or detect everything.
Also, I depend on them when cleaning malware from customer's computers.
Also, I depend on them when cleaning malware from customer's computers.
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