OPSWAT Blog

How to create an Endpoint Scanning Bootable USB Thumb Drive for Windows

Posted by admin / May 18, 2013

Organizations often need the ability to scan the files of a PC or laptop for malware via an external system rather than from the PC itself. For example, a facility might need to allow contractor owned laptops to enter secure areas, but want to first scan all the files on these laptops to ensure all are free of malware. Another organization could want to make sure all files on its computers are free of malware, even those kernel level driver files that are often hidden from file systems when being used by the resident operating system of that computer.

New OPSWAT Certifications

Posted by admin / May 16, 2013

Our team is happy to announce several new OPSWAT Certifications and two new partners: F5 Networks and IObit!

The following products are now verified compatible with leading SSL VPN and NAC solutions from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, F5 and many others, as well as with many other technology solutions that utilize OPSWAT's OESIS Framework. Congratulations to Emsisoft on Gold Certification, verifying the highest possible level of compatibility!

Metascan Online Public API - Free Webinar

Posted by admin / May 10, 2013

We are very excited to announce the availability of a new feature to Metascan Online, the Metascan Online Public API! This API, currently in beta, is now accessible for all users.

The Metascan Online Public API allows users to harness our cloud multi-scanning technology to scan files for malware or search for previous scan results using a file’s hash (MD5, SHA1 or SHA256). The API allows easy integration of malware scanning with the more than 40 antivirus engines included in Metascan Online, from leading security vendors such as Kaspersky, McAfee, AVG, Avira and many others.  

Recent OPSWAT Product Updates

Posted by admin / May 1, 2013

OPSWAT released new versions of Security Score, OESIS Framework, OESIS Mobile, AppRemover, CacheCleaner, Secure Virtual Desktop, Metascan and Metadefender for Media this past month.

New OPSWAT Certifications Awarded

Posted by admin / April 23, 2013

OPSWAT is happy to announce another batch of certifications for our partners. With the certifications listed below, we're excited to welcome two new Certified Partners, BackBlaze and NCP, and to announce new Gold certifications for Webroot and ZeoBit. Congratulations!

Microsoft Reigns Supreme in Instant Messaging Market

Posted by admin / April 23, 2013

OPSWAT released their quarterly market share report today, which includes product usage for instant messaging, backup and peer-to-peer applications worldwide. In addition to announcing leading products in these categories, the report also provides insights to the percentage of users who have instant messaging or peer-to-peer applications installed and running on their computer.

Changes to the free AppRemover tool

Posted by admin / April 22, 2013

Many of you may have noticed the OPSWAT Security Toolbar is no longer included in the AppRemover download available through AppRemover.com. This change came about after reviewing feedback received from our users that suggested the toolbar was not providing overall value and that the installation was not made clear to users during the download process.

Video: Using AppRemover GUI to Uninstall Antivirus and P2P Applications Simultaneously

Posted by admin / April 17, 2013

Check out our video showcasing simultaneous uninstallation of an antivirus and a public file sharing application using the free AppRemover tool! The technology behind this free tool allows IT pros and software engineers to easily detect and remove various security and public file sharing applications.

Varied Antivirus Engine Detection of Two Malware Outbreaks

Posted by admin / April 16, 2013

One of the ways that we illustrate the value of multi-scanning is to show how viruses take different lengths of time to go from unrecognized by any antivirus engine to being recognized by most. High profile viruses will quickly be added to antivirus signature databases soon after they are discovered, but lower profile threats that don’t have much media coverage or aren’t as widespread may take much longer.

New OPSWAT Certifications

Posted by admin / April 8, 2013

Our team is happy to announce several new OPSWAT Certifications for Windows, Mac and Android applications. Listed below are our new OPSWAT Certifications, including Android certification for our newest partner, AegisLab!