The CA Online Threat Scanner scans your computer for viruses and spyware. The scanner can detect malware threats from within your web browser. You can use the scanner free of charge. To use the scanner, you must install ActiveX and satisfy the minimum system requirements.
Note: Additional software is required to quarantine or cure detected malware. Click the Buy button on the Scanner or Scan Results tab to purchase this software.
The CA Online Threat Scanner provides the following features to ensure you are protected against the latest virus and spyware threats:
The CA Online Threat Scanner is regularly updated with new signature files to ensure you are scanning with the latest possible detection for new viruses and spyware.
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 a Custom Anti-Spyware scan and an Antivirus scan to thoroughly check all files on your computer for spyware and viruses.
Note: Custom Anti-Spyware scans and Antivirus scans can take a considerable period of time depending on the number of files on your computer.
Archive scanning allows you to scan compressed files in a variety of formats.
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.
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.