![]() what he encountered 3-years ago with A2-AM, where " False Positives (FP) Detections. its major problem, compared to competitors". I am especially curious about Joe's comment above that HMP's " false positive detection rate remains low" vs. ![]() I don't know how HMP handles/decides matters, when its 3 (or 4 or 5) engines disagree on a file's safety status. Īll this raises a key point: when multi-anti-virus engines are used, hoping to increase the likelihood that (at least) one will catch "the bad stuff", they simultaneously raise the likelihood that (at least) one will generate a false-positive result. see , as well as Joe's 3-year old post - both of which were very critical of A2-AM (at that time). On a related theme, my understanding is that Emisoft Anti-Malware includes what used to be the Emisoft A2-FREE engine along with the Ikarus Anti-Virus Engine. Of course, by what we've said about GData, we could equivalently write that "Hitman Pro (version 3) uses Dr Web, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Avast! AntiVirus, BitDefender, and IKARUS" - and personally, I think this list of 5 (i.e., citing avast rather than Gdata) would receive even more favorable public recognition. Indeed, the Wikipedia article on HitMan Pro says that " Hitman Pro (version 3) uses Dr Web, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, G Data AntiVirus, and IKARUS". except for the fact that the BitDefender "brand name" is more well-known and respected than GData's. My understanding is that GDATA = Avast! + BitDefender in other words, GDATA's definition database includes BitDefender's - so there's no need to explicitly list BitDefender after mentioning GData. At the same time, I see no reason to purchase it (I cannot vouch for the paid version's ability to block or remove malware, and the malware-removal community has yet to embrace it). I still can't think of any reason to not install it for an occasional second opinion. It comes with no unwanted bundled software or toolbars, or intrusive ads to update to the paid version. As a "cloud-based" scanner, there is no need to download new signature files. As an on-demand scanner, it consumes no resources or memory when not running. Its false positive detection rate remains low, and it removes/quarantines nothing automatically Its on-demand scans remain fast: 2-5 minutes max (faster than MBAM or SAS Free) It has caused no conflicts or grief with any of my other security programs in XP or Win 7 At the same time, there is no need to manually uninstall old versions or builds, or download/install new versions.Īfter 3 years of use I continue to use the free version as well because: This keeps control of software installed in your hands. I consider this option a "plus" feature for new users.ģ) HMP now auto-updates to the latest version or build - but only when you open the program. (I have yet to see such a FP from HMP, after 3 years of use). This option removes the chances that a false posive detection removes some critical system file, thus possibly disabling your operating system. Alternatively, you can hold off activating the free trial until the on-demand scanner detects something. The addition of Bitdefender is welcome, as it scored particularly well in tests by AV-Comparatives, and AV-Test in 2011.Ģ) When installing the download, you now have the option to activate a free fully functional 30-day trial version, after which it reverts to the free version. ![]() But you get a "second opinion" from 5 reputable AV engines. ![]() It has been about 2 years since I last reviewed HMP, and a few things have changed since then.ġ) HMP now uses the scan engines from 5 AVs for detection: The free version has no malware-removal capability, and provides no real-time protection (the paid version has both). It scans only key areas of your system targeted by malware, and reports what it finds. It does not replace your real-time AV, nor will it conflict with it. You can view the changelogs here:įor those not familiar with HMP, it is a free "cloud-based" on-demand security scanner that utilizes several AV engines, to supplement your real-time AV. HMP has had several updates recently, the latest yesterday. ![]()
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