The application is free-of-charge, although a commercial version is available. It claims to be lightweight and provides always up-to-date protection against the threats.[4] Virus signature files are stored in the cloud, not on individual computers, so signature downloads are not required. Once a virus is detected and blocked for one user, all other Immunet users receive the same protection almost instantly. The software is noted for its ability to allow individual users to easily author their own signatures.[5]
Immunet was previously provided by Sourcefire in two editions, Free (for personal use),[6][7][8] and Plus (for commercial use). As of June 10, 2014, the commercial version was discontinued, though Cisco (having acquired SourceFire) continued to support the free version.[9]
At version 3.0 as of 2014[update], Immunet Free offers protection based upon the virus definitions in the cloud, and an option to include the ClamAV off-line virus definitions for use when not connected to the Internet. Immunet advises that the free version be used alongside another antivirus program, and supports several particular such programs in the sense that they co-install properly and work in tandem during normal operations without any obvious interference or resource drag.[10] This is a significant difference between Immunet and other contemporary antivirus products.[11]
EffectivenessEdit
While independent testing has been performed, PCMag, in 2010, rated the product to be fair in its effectiveness.[12]
Immunet's virus definitions are stored on servers available over the Internet, requiring less memory and system resource than antivirus programs that reside on the user's computer. Cloud protection has been known to give better protection and detection, on the other hand, offline protection is not particularly good.[citation needed] Overall, the effectiveness of the Free product is average; the company recommends that users employ the Free product as an additional protection, rather than using it alone.
In Windows 8.1 and 10, older versions of Immunet such as 3.x only satisfies Virus protection but not Spyware and unwanted software protection in Action Center alerts on toolbar unlike other commercial antiviruses which satisfy both.[citation needed]
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^"Free Antivirus Software Download and Endpoint Security". Immunet. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
^Kerner, Sean Michael (9 February 2011). "Sourcefire Immunet 3 Lets You Write Your Own A/V Signatures - eSecurity Planet". www.esecurityplanet.com. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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^Rosenblatt, Seth (17 June 2010). "Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses | The Download Blog - CNET Download.com". download.cnet.com. CNet. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
^Rubenking, Neil J. "Immunet Protect Free 2.0". PC Magazine.
External linksEdit
Official website
ClamAV website
August 28, 2023
immunet, free, cloud, based, community, driven, antivirus, application, using, clamav, engine, software, complementary, with, existing, antivirus, software, january, 2011, acquired, sourcefire, developer, cisco, systemsstable, release7, june, 2023, months, 202. Immunet is a free cloud based community driven antivirus application using the ClamAV and its own engine The software is complementary with existing antivirus software In January 2011 Immunet was acquired by Sourcefire 2 3 ImmunetDeveloper s Cisco SystemsStable release7 5 10 1 June 9 2023 2 months ago 2023 06 09 Operating systemWindows 7 and laterTypeAntivirusLicenseFreemiumWebsitewww wbr immunet wbr comThe application is free of charge although a commercial version is available It claims to be lightweight and provides always up to date protection against the threats 4 Virus signature files are stored in the cloud not on individual computers so signature downloads are not required Once a virus is detected and blocked for one user all other Immunet users receive the same protection almost instantly The software is noted for its ability to allow individual users to easily author their own signatures 5 Contents 1 Products 2 Effectiveness 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksProducts EditImmunet was previously provided by Sourcefire in two editions Free for personal use 6 7 8 and Plus for commercial use As of June 10 2014 the commercial version was discontinued though Cisco having acquired SourceFire continued to support the free version 9 At version 3 0 as of 2014 update Immunet Free offers protection based upon the virus definitions in the cloud and an option to include the ClamAV off line virus definitions for use when not connected to the Internet Immunet advises that the free version be used alongside another antivirus program and supports several particular such programs in the sense that they co install properly and work in tandem during normal operations without any obvious interference or resource drag 10 This is a significant difference between Immunet and other contemporary antivirus products 11 Effectiveness EditWhile independent testing has been performed PCMag in 2010 rated the product to be fair in its effectiveness 12 Immunet s virus definitions are stored on servers available over the Internet requiring less memory and system resource than antivirus programs that reside on the user s computer Cloud protection has been known to give better protection and detection on the other hand offline protection is not particularly good citation needed Overall the effectiveness of the Free product is average the company recommends that users employ the Free product as an additional protection rather than using it alone In Windows 8 1 and 10 older versions of Immunet such as 3 x only satisfies Virus protection but not Spyware and unwanted software protection in Action Center alerts on toolbar unlike other commercial antiviruses which satisfy both citation needed See also EditComparison of antivirus softwareReferences Edit New Release Immunet 7 5 10 Friedrichs Oliver Immunet Acquired by Sourcefire Immunet Archived from the original on 13 April 2011 Retrieved 10 April 2011 Sourcefire Announces Acquisition of Immunet Columbia MD Business Wire 5 January 2011 Archived from the original on 10 January 2011 Retrieved 10 April 2011 Free Antivirus Software Download and Endpoint Security Immunet Retrieved 2012 08 23 Kerner Sean Michael 9 February 2011 Sourcefire Immunet 3 Lets You Write Your Own A V Signatures eSecurity Planet www esecurityplanet com Retrieved 3 October 2016 Immunet Immunet 2015 06 27 Archived from the original on 2012 08 23 Retrieved 2015 06 27 Clam Anti Virus FAQ Clamav net 2014 09 11 Retrieved 2015 06 27 Immunet AntiVirus www immunet com Retrieved 2016 08 29 Immunet Plus Antivirus 27 June 2015 Archived from the original on 29 June 2015 Retrieved 27 June 2015 Immunet Frequently Asked Questions Immunet Retrieved 2015 06 27 Rosenblatt Seth 17 June 2010 Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses The Download Blog CNET Download com download cnet com CNet Retrieved 3 October 2016 Rubenking Neil J Immunet Protect Free 2 0 PC Magazine External links EditOfficial website ClamAV website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Immunet amp oldid 1159533580, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
