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    What does the avast! network shield do?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by nemt, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. nemt

    nemt Notebook Deity

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    I always install it along with Web and Standard shield, but I've never really understood what it does. Is it kind of like a very basic software firewall?
     
    nemt, Dec 17, 2009
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Google is your friend :)
    http://www.avast.com/eng/whats_new_in_avast_v.html#2

    It just analyses network packages - I'd say its less than a firewall but more than nothing.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 17, 2009
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    Yeah I've read that, but not really sure what they mean by it analyses network traffic. How is that data distinct from what's already scanned by the other shields?
     
    nemt, Dec 17, 2009
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It possibly looks at what is sent.
    The actual contents of the network package - like opening a parcel in a mail and checking contents.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 17, 2009
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    ATaylor, Dec 19, 2009
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