Technology Overview
CyberDefender developed the first patented* Collaborative Internet Security Network (patent pending 60/522,374 & 61/221,477) and uses early detection technology to protect computer users in "real time" against new malware attacks including; spyware, viruses, phishing and identity theft attacks. The recently announced major upgrade to the collaborative Internet security network, called the Argus Network, allowed CyberDefender to achieve 10 times greater threat detection.
Latest Release of Argus Network Captures 10 Times More Threats
The Argus Network uses the power of the community through a proprietary peer-to-peer relay network protecting users against Internet threats faster than most competing technologies. In addition to this dynamic P2P network, CyberDefender also enlists the power of multiple strategic sources for phishing threats to make sure you are protected in "real time" from active threats.
In recent tests, the company's network showed a capture rate of 10 times the number of phishing attacks against home PCs over its previous version, as well as increased malware search capabilities.
CyberDefender's Argus Network platform collects threat information from the company's more than six million active users, instantly sending all suspicious data to be tested. The information is evaluated by a patented, sophisticated automated risk-scoring system, reinforced by manual review, and elevated for even further research if the data does not pass inspection. Mitigating pattern files are then distributed back to users through P2P and cloud computing server downloads.
Argus Network 3.0 Work Flow
CyberDefender reduces the "Zero Day Gap," by using a combination of both early threat detection and rapid updates. This is done by constantly adding multi-source data feeds, targeted crawls of suspicious websites, user feedback, cloud computing infrastructure and real-time monitoring of the web.
Argus Network Leverages Both Cloud Computing and P2P Technology
CyberDefender leverages both server and cloud storage technologies to take in uncategorized threats from customer service and support groups, monitor trends, and scale capacity and manage server side logic. This allows CyberDefender to offer on-demand, real-time, end-to-end threat analysis.
The key to providing users with complete detection and removal of threats is in signature distribution. CyberDefender uses the Argus Network architecture to distribute terabytes of signature data and engine updates constantly over time. As CyberDefender's user base grows, the network will become even more powerful at detecting threats, moving closer to real-time defense.
CyberDefender's Dual Core Technology
No single-scan engine protects consumers against ALL the cyber threats out there. This is especially true today because cyber criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in evading traditional detection methods. As a result, the number of daily new threats has been rising exponentially in the past several years.
CyberDefender's Dual-Core Technology is a powerful, integrated solution that gives users:
- Greater ability to detect new threats
- Greater ability to repair infected files & systems
- Helps reduce the need for using multiple solutions that are usually recommended
Dual-Core Workflow
As the web grows, so does the opportunity for cyber-criminals. Infected music & video files, photos, downloaded games and other software may be downloaded directly through an Internet browser, as email attachments or from removable media such as a USB stick.
CyberDefender's Early Detection Center takes every new file and runs it through two distinct scanning engines. Each one has a different design – different instructions for what to look for, and how to tell infected files apart from the clean ones. If either engine finds dangerous files or processes, the danger is intercepted and removed – or "quarantined" – so that it can't harm the user's PC.
*Threat Protection Network, Patent #US 7,836,506B2, Nov. 16, 2010
