Ashampoo Anti-Malware 1.0 launched

Ashampoo Anti-Malware 1.0 was launched:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Ashampoo-Anti-Malware.shtml

Interesting enough is its detection rates. I know Ashampoo Antivirus used Avira's engine, but I'm not sure about this one.
I've tested with some 11.000 samples I got recently and it caught more then Avira. It seems we have a new winner.

Does anyone know which engines does it use?

 

Same engines as a-squared Anti-Malware?

 

Screens here: http://www.softpedia.com/progScreenshots/Ashampoo-Anti-Malware-Screenshot-149632.html

 

Already discussed in this thread.
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=262453

 

Layout looks like VIPRE's tools menu

 

Interesting.... it will be a really competitive product with very high detection rates.

 

Is there any reason to buy Ashampoo if it's as expensive as A²?

 

I wouldn't think so. Does A2 give a free upgrade when the new version is released? I imagine Ashampoo will stick with the present version and charge for an upgrade.

 

Ashampoo has some very agressive pricing/sales tactics.
Just download the free cd/dvd burner (V6 very good), register and sit back 'cos you will get emails, weekly.
Ignore the first 5/6 and watch.
I got my office app' for £8.00 down from £35.00

 

@ ance

I have a service letter offering for $19.99

Sounds good value at that

 

As DavidCo says there are always loads of promotional offers about for Ashampoo products.Given the high quality of every other product of theirs I've used I'd expect this to be a top-notch security App.

 

Your office app is exactly Open Office with a different name and skin...

 

It is by Softmaker.de
It weighs in at 47MB

It is not Open Office.
Open Office weighs in at ?

 

Yes Ashampoo is a re-branded Softmaker Office nothing to do with OpenOffice whatsoever.

 

Can anyone verify whether the real-time protection in Ashampoo Anti-Malware is on-access or on-execution?

 

Pretty sad I come here to read about Ashampoo AntiMalware . Why is it allowed for people to talk about Open Office or ANYTHING other than Ashampoo Antimalware ? And it is the ASquared engine they use . Let's talk about who uses Ashampoo Burning Studio . If you use it , how do you feel about it ? Who makes it ? Who cares ?

 

Firecat .
I may be wrong but , I believe it is on access . And that would be Ashampoo's own on access module if it is . Just a guess on my part though . The on-access module protects on file execution . Or so I am told . Makes it sound like on execution though .

 

Ashampoo seems to do pretty well with their OEM's of office and media products. But their history of offering and maintaining security apps leaves a LOT to be desired.

 

I thought emsisoft said in a recent thread the 'guard' component is Ashampoo's.

If that's correct, then the signatures are emsisoft's, but the guard component in a-squared (mamutu), wouldn't be included in Ashampoo, right?

And if that's true, I think personally the mamutu component is the best part in a-squared, so that should help in your decision in which one to buy.

But I might be wrong, or read it wrong.

 

There's no mention of any BB element in the developer's description so it doesn't look as if Mamutu is included,which is an important omission.

 

The upside, is that it could suit those who have their own behaviour monitoring (malware defender, comodo, defensewall, threatfire etc), and need an AV/AS.

Emsisoft mentioned Ashampoo developing, or have developed their own guard. Could still be very effective. Ashampoo seem to have added some hijackfree type features into the package and a few other features.

If it's light, and works well, could be a viable alternative.

But I agree, emsisoft's behaviour blocker is probably the most valuable part of a-squared.

 

Yeah Mamutu takes A2AM up to another level IMO.If Ashampoo AM isn't going to include it,while still a good scanner,it might be much reduced in strength,of course that remains to be seen.

 

I waited for 2 years for a 64bit compatiable Ashampoo Antispyware because I love there stuff.

I am happy to see the new Anti-Malware. I currently own a serial to Antispyware 2. Does anyone know if it is possible to get Anti-malware for current paid users of antispyware?

I have contacted Ashampoo several times and they will not answer me.