Threat Scanner

CA Online Threat Scanner Information

    The CA Online Threat Scanner scans your computer for viruses and spyware. You can use the scanner free of charge. To use the scanner, you must install ActiveX, when prompted, and satisfy the minimum system requirements.

    The CA Online Threat Scanner provides the following features to help to protect you against the latest virus and spyware threats:

  1. Regular Updates

    The CA Online Threat Scanner is regularly updated with new signature files to ensure that you are scanning with the latest possible detection for new viruses and spyware.

  2. Quick Scans

    The CA Online Threat Scanner performs a Quick Anti-Spyware scan to rapidly check common locations on your system for malware. In addition, you can run an Anti-Spyware scan and an Antivirus scan to thoroughly check all files on your computer for spyware and viruses.

    Note: Anti-Spyware and Antivirus scans can take a considerable period of time, depending on the number of files on your computer.

  3. Archive Scanning

    Archive scanning allows you to scan compressed files in a variety of formats.

  4. Online Help

    The scanner provides full instructions to help you to scan for and detect malware on your computer. To view help, click the View Instructions link on the main scanner page.

  5. Proven Technology

    The CA scanning engines used in this product have been certified by independent testing organizations ICSA Labs, West Coast Labs, and Virus Bulletin for effective virus protection.