AVG’s multi-layer malware protection employs a comprehensive, multi-step process to ensure your devices remain secure.
Inspection
Initially, files undergo a thorough comparison against known malware variants within an extensive database. Both the metadata and content of each file are meticulously analyzed to detect any potential threats.
Testing
Subsequently, files are executed within a controlled emulator—a virtual environment that replicates your computer’s functions. This isolated setting ensures that any malicious activity cannot affect your actual system, providing a safe space for testing.
Behavior Assessment
Once the file operates within the emulator, its behavior is closely monitored using advanced techniques, including Artificial Intelligence algorithms. These algorithms assess the file’s actions to identify patterns indicative of malicious intent.
Behavioral assessments occur both within the native application and in the cloud. Despite operating in different environments, these assessments collaborate seamlessly in real-time to determine whether a file poses a threat.
Response to Threats
If a file is identified as malicious, AVG’s system promptly quarantines it, preventing any potential harm to your device. Additionally, AVG’s Crowd Intelligence feature updates all AVG users’ software, sharing threat information to enhance collective security.
This multi-layered approach ensures that AVG provides robust protection against a wide array of malware threats, safeguarding your devices and data effectively.