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Proactive protection Environment

While most companies look at antivirus as a simple program that you install and hope it works, PCM Technologies looks at it as an elastic shield that must adapt to the environment in which we operate.

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Predictive Machine Learning

The Proactive Protection Environment (PPE) utilizes Predictive Machine Learning to detect potential unknown security risks and foreign ransomware threats throughout your system, files, and processes that stem from storage, web, or email interactions.

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Ongoing Monitoring

The Proactive Protection Environment (PPE) constantly monitors your system, files, and processes to determine potential risks. Customized configuration allows for your devices to safely and securely navigate across the web, storage, and emails. Malware and ransomware are unable to penetrate your devices and company’s data while utilizing the PPE.

Audit Logs and Risk Assessments

Our antivirus solution includes detailed Audit Logs and proactive Risk Assessments to track system activity and identify threats. We analyze behavior patterns and flag anomalies in real time, all through our secure program to ensure your business and data is not infringed or breached.

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Monitored System Events

How frequently are my devices being monitored?

Devices, including but not limited to: all applications, software, files, data, system settings, customized settings, etc, are monitored 24/7/365. Your devices are being monitored at all times and issue warnings, threat detections, and action inquiries based on the issue.

Why utilize PCM Managed IT for device monitoring?

PCM Technologies has professional personnel dedicated for business cybersecurity and operations. Our technicians are properly assessed to determine critical, potential, and concurrent threats. We have access to tools, software, and hardware that shields your devices beyond the scope of average businesses.

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System File Duplication

Malicious and ransomware duplicate themselves throughout your computers system files. This method of infecting your computer will usually go undetected by the average anti-virus. The PPE engages before the malware attempts to infringed on your device.

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Hosts File Alteration

Malware and ransomware could alter your Hosts files. These modifications can redirect you to infected, non-existent, or fake websites. The actions will be monitored and blocked to protect your computers.

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Abnormal Behavior

Suspicious behavior refers to unusual or abnormal activity rarely performed by legitimate applications. This could be a single questionable action or repeated unusual routines. Programs showing suspicious behavior may pose risks and should be carefully reviewed before continued use.

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Processes Alteration

Malicious software often tampers with critical Windows processes. These actions may include forcefully terminating system tasks, injecting malicious code, or altering normal operations. Such modifications can destabilize the operating system and give attackers control over key functions.

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Web Explorer Protection

Spyware and grayware commonly install unwanted Internet Explorer plugins without consent. These can appear as toolbars, add-ons, or Browser Helper Objects. Such plugins typically track user activity, degrade browser performance, and expose the system to security vulnerabilities.

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Web Explorer Settings Protection

Many forms of malware change Internet Explorer’s settings without user approval. They may alter the homepage, redirect searches, insert malicious sites into trusted lists, or reconfigure proxy servers. These changes weaken security and redirect traffic to attacker-controlled websites.

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Security Policies Alterations

Windows Security Policies control user permissions and application behavior. Malicious software may adjust these policies to bypass restrictions, escalate privileges, or run unauthorized programs. Such changes allow harmful applications to execute freely while weakening overall system security protections.

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Firewall Settings Change

The Windows Firewall controls network access by managing ports, IP addresses, and permitted applications. Malicious software often alters these rules to secretly communicate with external servers. Modified policies allow attackers to establish backdoors and maintain persistent Internet connections.

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Startup Settings

Malicious programs often create or modify startup entries in the Windows registry. This ensures they launch automatically every time the system boots. Persistent autostart entries let malware maintain continuous operation without user awareness, making removal more difficult.

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Application Attacking

Attackers frequently configure Windows to load a malicious DLL across all applications. This ensures the harmful code runs each time an application starts. Such injections allow spyware, keyloggers, or backdoors to operate silently within otherwise legitimate software.

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Windows Shell Protection

Malicious programs may alter Windows shell settings to hijack file associations or modify Explorer behavior. This enables them to launch when users open specific files or track activity. Such modifications can also force malware to start alongside legitimate applications.

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Deep Dive to Protect

Windows services run continuously in the background with high-level privileges. Malicious programs may disguise themselves as legitimate services, granting persistence and system-wide access. This allows malware to stay hidden, execute privileged actions, and avoid detection by normal users.

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System File Modification

Windows system files dictate core functions, including startup routines and screen saver behavior. Malware frequently alters these files to auto-execute at startup or manipulate system responses. Such changes compromise integrity, enabling persistent malware execution across reboots.

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Configure behavior monitoring

Protecting YOU from Unauthorized Changes

Behavior Monitoring protects clients from unauthorized changes to the operating system, registry entries, software, files and folders. The settings will be tailored to your needs regarding your computer’s information and data

Why is This Necessary?

Every computer is vastly different. Therefore, we consider all things: data, files, hardware specifications, etc. and tailor your monitoring behavior service to your specific computer.

Malware Behavior Blocking

An extra layer of protection against programs that display malicious activity is provided through this feature. It monitors system events continuously, detecting harmful behavior patterns as applications run. By blocking suspicious actions, it safeguards against new, unknown, and emerging threats.

Malware Behavior Blocking for Known and Potential Threats

The following threat level scanning options are available for Malware Behavior Monitoring:

Block known threats: Block operations identified as typical of malware threats.

Block Known and Potential Threats: Prevents behaviors linked to known threats while responding to activity that appears potentially malicious.

Ransomware Protection

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Protecting documents and files against unauthorized encryptions or modifications:

This feature secures documents from unauthorized changes by stopping processes that rename, modify, or delete files. Detected programs performing these actions are quarantined to halt their processes.

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Automatic backups and restorations:

Before suspicious programs attempt modifications, files are automatically backed up. This allows easier restoration if unauthorized encryption occurs. Enabling this protection requires an additional 100 MB of available storage space.

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Understand ransomware and halting actions in relation to these behaviors:

Endpoints are protected against ransomware attacks by blocking processes often linked to hijacking attempts.

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Executable Analysis for Malicious File Blocking:

Increases detection of ransomware by identifying compromised executable files or suspicious programs acting unexpectedly. It blocks these threats immediately, protecting endpoints from hidden attacks and harmful payloads.

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Eliminating and Suppressing Exploitation Protection

Anti-exploit protection blocks malicious attempts to exploit software vulnerabilities. It prevents unauthorized code execution, stopping ransomware and targeted attacks early. This reduces risks of data breaches while safeguarding sensitive systems from compromise.

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Termination of programs that exhibit abnormal behavior associated with exploit attacks

Programs showing abnormal behavior tied to exploit attempts are instantly terminated. This proactive feature prevents malicious code execution, safeguarding system integrity before vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers.

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Intuit QuickBooks Protection

This protection prevents unauthorized changes to QuickBooks files and folders by external programs. Legitimate changes within QuickBooks remain unaffected, securing data across Simple Start, Pro, Premier, and Online versions.

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Event Monitoring

Event monitoring tracks critical system areas for unusual events and program activity. Administrators can regulate or block applications triggering these events, offering flexible protection beyond standard Malware Behavior Blocking capabilities.

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Web Reputation Monitoring with Security Levels

High Risk

Medium Risk

Low Risk

This alertness system classifies threats into Low, Medium, and High levels, helping prioritize responses. The PPE incorporates balance between strong security and uninterrupted system usability.