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Pyxsoft Instant Scanner

The Instant Scanner is a cutting-edge feature of Pyxsoft Antimalware designed to provide real-time protection against evolving threats. Leveraging advanced detection mechanisms, the Instant Scanner actively monitors file activities on your server, scanning new and modified files to ensure your system remains secure.

Key Features of Instant Scanner​

  1. Real-Time Malware Detection
    Scans files immediately upon creation, modification, or movement, ensuring that malicious files are detected before they can cause harm.

  2. Actionable Responses
    Automatically takes predefined actions (quarantine, report, or delete) when threats are detected, minimizing manual intervention.

  3. Symlink Protection
    Identifies and addresses symbolic link vulnerabilities that can be exploited to compromise your server's security.

  4. Customizable Settings
    Configure actions for various threats, such as malware, suspicious files, or symlinks, to suit your specific requirements.

  5. Low CPU Usage
    Its architecture and algorithms are optimized to minimize resource consumption, ensuring smooth operation even during peak activity periods.

Threats Protected Against​

The Instant Scanner safeguards your server from a wide range of threats, including but not limited to:

Malicious Files​

  • Known Malware
    Files identified as malware through signature-based detection, which can harm your system, exfiltrate data, or disrupt services.

  • Suspicious Files
    Files exhibiting abnormal or suspicious behavior, flagged for further analysis.

Symbolic links (symlinks) are shortcuts that point to files or directories. While symlinks are typically harmless, malicious use can pose significant risks. The Instant Scanner identifies and mitigates threats from:

  1. Symlinks to System Folders

    • Links pointing to sensitive system directories (e.g., /etc, /bin) that attackers use to manipulate core system files.
    • Action: Automatically delete or quarantine these links to prevent unauthorized access.

  2. Broken Symlinks

    • Links pointing to non-existent or deleted targets, often used to confuse administrators or hide malicious behavior.
    • Action: Detect and remove broken symlinks to maintain system integrity.

  3. Symlinks to External Folders

    • Links targeting directories outside the server's home directory, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling privilege escalation.
    • Action: Block or report these links to prevent data leakage or unauthorized access.

  4. Symlinks to Non-Owned Directories

    • Links pointing to directories owned by other users on the server, potentially used for cross-user attacks.
    • Action: Eliminate or quarantine such links to protect user accounts from unauthorized access.

Types of Malicious Files detected by Pyxsoft Instant Scanner​

  1. Viruses
    Malicious code designed to replicate and spread, corrupting files and harming your server.

  2. Trojans
    Malicious programs disguised as legitimate software, used to gain unauthorized access or steal data.

  3. Ransomware
    Files that encrypt server data, demanding payment to restore access.

  4. Backdoors
    Hidden programs that provide unauthorized remote access to your server.

  5. Spyware
    Files designed to secretly collect sensitive information.

  6. Rootkits
    Advanced malicious software designed to hide the presence of other threats, making them difficult to detect.

How It Works​

  1. Continuous Monitoring
    The Instant Scanner watches key directories on your server, ensuring no malicious activity goes unnoticed.

  2. Dynamic Scanning
    Files are scanned based on their type and activity (e.g., creation, modification, movement). You can configure file extension-based scanning for optimized performance.

  3. Real-Time Actions
    When a threat is detected, the scanner:

    • Quarantines: Isolates the file to prevent further harm.
    • Deletes: Removes the file to ensure safety.
    • Reports: Logs the file for review.

The Instant Scanner is your first line of defense against threats, offering unparalleled real-time protection, customizable responses, and comprehensive coverage for malicious files and symbolic link exploits. By deploying Pyxsoft Antimalware with Instant Scanner, you ensure your servers remain secure, efficient, and compliant with the highest security standards.