Fast anti-malware module combines anti-virus and anti-spyware plus web control. Improved System and Application Guard keeps OS and applications protected and the program activity tracker lets you review system modifications in real time. Enhanced proactive protection module blocks zero-day threats and IDBlock prevents confidential information like bank account numbers logons and passwords from leaving your PC over IM email or the web. The lightweight highly-effective scanning engine combines anti-virus and anti-spyware capabilities to detect disinfect and remove malicious programs automatically. The on-access monitor is constantly on guard against malicious programs attempting to activate on your PC. The on-demand scanner inoculates dormant threats in specified locations and the mail scanner checks incoming/outgoing email. The attachment filter disinfects corrupted attachments and USB drives are scanned for potential malware threats. The Host Protection module protects against new and unknown malware. By preemptively blocking inappropriate program activity that might indicate an attack Outpost prevents the high-level security breach techniques employed by rootkits. The constantly-updated URL blacklist automatically protects you as you explore the Web steering you away from sites that may be infected with drive-by downloads or phishing attacks. Web Control also safeguards you against inadvertent disclosure of personal information keeping your identity private. Outpost Anti-Virus cannot be deactivated by targeted attacks a common way to disable active security protection. Defense functions are protected against tampering and termination by sandboxing critical components and ensuring continuous protection. No matter what you do on an Outpost-protected computer it will always feel like the brand new because the program uses so few system resources. The SmartScan optimization greatly boosts subsequent scan speed and overall system responsiveness.