Is spyware detected too?

The information in this article applies to:

• GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server 6
• GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 10
• GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 8
• GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 9
• GFI WebMonitor 2009 (Standalone Proxy Version)
• GFI WebMonitor 2009 for ISA
• GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server 3
• GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server 4

Article ID: KBID002167

Query keywords: spyware

Yes,  in addition to the multiple anti-virus engines provided, GFI WebMonitor 4 and later versions also scans user downloads to block spyware infected files.

In GFI WebMonitor 3, the Kaspersky virus engine has a dedicated spyware and adware definition file, which has an extensive database of known spyware, Trojans and adware. In addition, GFI MailSecurity has a Trojan & Executable scanner which can recognise malicious files including spyware and adware. There is no need for a specific spyware detection engine.