Comodo Antivirus

History[edit]

The company was founded by Melih Abdulhayoğlu, the CEO of the company, in the United Kingdom in the year 1998. Comodo was later established to the United States in 2004. Comodo's products are typically based on computer security and internet security. The company is very much known for its SSL certificates, antivirus and firewall protection. Comodo by itself operates as a Certificate Authority, issuing SSL certificates.

Products[edit]

Comodo Internet Security works as a package, which is in a combination of antivirus software along with an enterprise class firewall and an advanced host intrusion prevention system. All this can be used together or used separately for a specific purpose.

Antivirus for Windows[edit]

The main purpose of the Antivirus Software for Windows is to

Prevent the attack of all kind of viruses and malwares
Scan for any unauthorized files
Detect suspicious files
Protect the computer

Antivirus for Windows 8[edit]

Comodo Antivirus for Windows 8 provides a complete reliable protection and security for Windows 8

It serves the purpose of meeting its security standards for all your Internet connections
It provides Multi layered threat protection
Efficient and Instant cloud-based scanning of links and files that are downloaded from the Internet
Defends computer against hackers and malicious threats
There is a minimal requirement of user interaction and interruption

Comodo Internet Security for Windows 8 meets its specific purpose for Microsoft’s latest operating system, user friendly interface and multi-layered protective system.

Antivirus for Linux[edit]

Prompts the computer, when it finds any unauthorized files and makes it a point to eliminate viruses from PCs and laptops that has Linux as its operating system.
It blocks email that contains viruses
The definition of viruses are updated n number of times a day
User friendly: The antivirus protection takes place automatically at the back end.

Comodo Antivirus for Linux needs specific requirements:

Antivirus for Mac[edit]

Mac was once known for its "virus-proof" nature, which not the case now. Mac viruses are growing at a very greater rate which requires protection against virus threats. Comodo provides antivirus software for Mac operating system.

The following are the features of the Comodo Antivirus for Mac:

Provides on-Access scanning
Provides an built in scheduler that run scans on a required time
Isolates unauthorized files, preventing threat to the computer
Drag and drop feature for instant virus analysis
Automatic and Instant updates on the latest virus definitions

System Requirements[edit]

Following are the Basic System Requirement for Installing Comodo Antivirus

Operating System: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
256 MB RAM
400 MB hard disk space.

Awards and Certifications[edit]

Comodo Internet Security Premium 7.0.31, is the latest upgraded internet security suite in the market. Most recently, COMODO Internet Security Premium 7.x and Antivirus 7.x received the OPSWAT Certification.

The certifications are as follows:

COMODO Antivirus 7.x – Bronze Antivirus
COMODO Antivirus 7.x – Bronze Anti-spyware
COMODO Internet Security Premium 7.x – Bronze Antivirus
COMODO Internet Security Premium 7.x – Bronze Anti-spyware
COMODO Internet Security Premium 7.x – Silver Firewall

OPSWAT certifications are not only based on effectiveness of the application but also on the operating and managing level with the third-party technology.

Related Products[edit]

Endpoint Security Manager
Comodo Mobile Security

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