Released in , AOL Active Virus Shield (AVS) was a major disruptor in the cybersecurity market.
AOL ended its partnership with Kaspersky and replaced AVS with a "special edition" of McAfee VirusScan Plus .
The software had a short lifespan and was officially discontinued on .
It offered real-time file and email scanning, hourly signature updates, and detection of viruses, spyware, and trojans.
It used the same engine as Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 , providing high-quality protection for free.
If you encounter websites offering "MOD APK" or modern download files for this software today, they are likely or obsolete . 1. The History of AOL Active Virus Shield