HouseCall for Mac
Online Security Scan
- Free
- 4.4
- 214
- V 1.0
Online Security Scan
HouseCall is a security and privacy software by Trend Micro. The software offers services for detecting and fixing known online threats today.
Preventing Threats and Optimizing Browsing
HouseCall is capable of detecting and fixing every possible threat found when browsing. It can detect spyware, worms, and viruses. Other than those common threats, the software can deal with rootkits on the devices connected to the local network. Users can integrate the software on locally connected devices. Hackers will find opportunities to infiltrate devices but this software is able to look for possible vulnerabilities on network devices, along with recommending effective steps for eliminating them. The software comes with several functionalities to make browsing safer than ever before. Its Fileless Detection feature can find and block any suspicious software that could be encrypted outside of the regular files. There are three custom scan options for users to select: quick scan for a daily tuneup, full scan for deep scanning and custom for scanning only specific folders. Scanning with the software is made convenient since its smart scanning feature provides the latest protection, at the same time users can experience minimal download duration. After the software scans everything, it generates scan results and review, as well as an option to restore any corrupted files. It also grants removal of infections found from scanning. This software avoids issues regarding compatibility with every application currently running, specifically web browsers since it is designed to run stand-alone.
Additional Safeguard Features
Ransomware is a dangerous intrusion where confidential information is held hostage unless users follow their whims. Hackers can also initiate a lock screen ransomware that stops users from accessing their system. This software helps anyone victimized by ransomware by recovering their stolen files and remove the lock screen ransomware. They can utilize Trend Micro’s Ransom Buster for additional protection file from ransomware. The software has an open-source utility called HijackThis that gives in-depth registry and file settings from systems. Users are free to install additional widgets by Trend Micro for improved security and performance. They can integrate Trend Micro widgets like Rootkit Buster, Fraud Buster, Maximum Security, Internet Security, and Antivirus.
Professional Detection for Security
HouseCall is an ideal software for homes with increasing number of devices connecting to a local network. It is very important to secure the network from online threats since they are prevalent today. Every file is compromised and lost if users are not securing their network but they can prevent them with HouseCall.
Pros
- An online threat prevention
- Detects system vulnerabilities and amends them
- Comes with cleanup tools
- Broad compatibility with any system
Cons
- May consume a lot of resources for scanning
- Takes time for complete scan
- May depend on additional widgets
- Requires renewal purchase for extended service
Also available in other platforms
HouseCall for Mac
- Free
- 4.4
- 214
- V 1.0
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