Hey guys, check out the new features in Avira’s AntiVir 10 beta.  It’s looking pretty good so far, I hope they keep the RAM utilization to where it is right now:

• Avira AntiVir ProActiv
  Starting with Version 10, we integrated the new behavior-based detection technology. Read more details under “Avira AntiVir ProActiv”.
• Improved User Interface
  We have revised and updated the user interface. Among other things, we have optimized the grouping of configuration settings for Normal mode and Expert mode. You are more than welcome to give us your feedback on this.
• Time scheduling in the Parental Control
  You can now set surfing time restrictions in the Parental Control module, by selecting the exact surfing hours or allocating specific time limits.
• Generic malware removal and the new AntiVir Guard
  The Guard can now repair your system, in case of active malware. Basically, when malware is detected, the access is denied and you can press the Remove button in the slide-up or view more details first, before removing it. The malware removal should now work even in case of unknown, active malware.
• Optional email footer
  AntiVir MailGuard can now insert an email footer to the sent emails, specifying that the email is “Checked by AntiVir“ and eventually adding other optional texts.

Avira AntiVir ProActiv

ProActiv is a new Avira technology for detecting Malware based on its behavior. If there are activities of virulent origin, Avira AntiVir ProActiv blocks them. Avira AntiVir ProActiv completes the existing signature-based, generic and heuristic detection processes, with an advanced method meant to effectively protect you against infection with unknown malware. Please note, that due to its behavior-based approach, Avira AntiVir ProActiv cannot guarantee 100% malware detection. It may happen that some malware is not detected or that some clean files are erroneously reported as malware.

….hmmm….that last line is sorta freaky…