MailMarshal Anti-Spyware/Malware Features

MailMarshal adds proactive protection to help stop spyware and other malware BEFORE they reach your network.

What Is Spyware?

Spyware is software that gathers information about a computer's user without their knowledge or permission. Spyware behaviors can include key logging and other information theft, as well as annoying pop-ups and browser redirection.

Spyware is not usually classified as "viruses" for two reasons: the software does not attempt to spread itself automatically, and it does not intentionally destroy data or programs. Spyware can have a serious effect on security and productivity.

What is Malware?

Malware, also known as Malicious Software, is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. The term is a c ombination of the words malicious and software. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.

Many normal computer users are however still unfamiliar with the term, and most never use it. Instead, "computer virus" is incorrectly used in common parlance and even in the media to describe all kinds of malware, though not all malware are viruses.

Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, and other malicious and unwanted software.

How Can MailMarshal Help?

Integration of malware and anti-spyware scanning with MailMarshal SMTP allows you to check for and stop malware behaviors at the network boundary. This capability provides an added layer of protection beyond what desktop scanners can provide.

MailMarshal gives you a choice of two well known anti-malware scanners: PestPatrol and CounterSpy. These components are known as PestPatrol for Marshal and CounterSpy for Marshal.

MailMarshal Reports give you the ability to review anti-malware performance. The MailMarshal anti-spyware solutions include high-throughput DLL interfaces, integrated licensing, and customized upgrade components. You can use one or both. Your MailMarshal trial includes licensing for these components.