AhnLab Launches 'AhnLab Xcanner' to Detect POS and Kiosk Malware

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] AhnLab announced on the 6th the launch of 'AhnLab Xcanner,' a diagnostic and treatment solution for malware dedicated to special-purpose systems such as production equipment POS (Point Of Sales) and kiosks.

AhnLab Xcanner provides malware response and management functions considering the environment of special-purpose systems where stable operation and availability are critical, including ▲manual malware scanning and treatment without installation ▲scan and treatment options considering system availability such as CPU usage setting and undeletable file deletion setting ▲event and diagnostic log viewing and log file saving ▲quarantine to prepare for essential program deletion caused by infection.

As a non-installation solution, security personnel can carry the solution on a USB and perform malware scanning and treatment even in closed networks, low-spec devices, or low-bandwidth network environments.

When linked with 'AhnLab EPS,' AhnLab Xcanner can be downloaded and executed without unlocking the system's protected state called 'lock mode.' This reduces the risk of malware infection that may occur when unlocking lock mode and shortens threat response time, thereby improving operational efficiency.

Additionally, with an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI), non-security experts such as field workers or equipment managers can easily perform malware scanning and treatment on-site.

Lee Sang-guk, Head of Marketing at AhnLab, said, "AhnLab Xcanner is a solution that enhances security and usability by reflecting customer feedback from the planning stage," and added, "We will continue to identify various customer needs for OT security and reflect them to provide a safer OT security environment."

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