What is meant by Online scanning?
Online scanning is a process where security software examines files, websites, or the entire computer system over the internet for the presence of malware. Unlike traditional antivirus programs installed on the local computer, online scanning involves sending scan results over the internet to a remote server that analyzes the files and checks for malware.
Typical functions of software in the area of online scanning include:
- File and Website Scans: Performing scans of files, folders, and websites to look for known malware signatures.
- Real-Time Scanning: Monitoring data traffic in real-time to detect and block immediate threats.
- Cloud-Based Analysis: Transmitting files to remote cloud servers for analysis and malware detection.
- Fast Scanning Speed: Conducting quick scans to minimize response time and not impact system performance.
- Automatic Updates: Regularly updating malware signatures and definitions to stay protected against new threats.
- Reporting and Logging: Generating reports on detected threats and logging scan events for later analysis.