What feature does Smart Scan utilize to enhance malware detection?

Smart Scan enhances malware detection primarily through the use of a centralized database of known threat signatures and intelligence. By utilizing this centralized system, the Smart Scan feature can quickly and efficiently identify new and existing malware threats by cross-referencing files on the endpoint with the up-to-date threat database. This approach allows for a more comprehensive and faster scanning process, as it minimizes the need for local scanning resources and reduces the overall impact on system performance.

The centralized update mechanism ensures that all endpoints can benefit from the latest virus definitions and threat intelligence, which is crucial in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This helps provide a more robust defense against malware, as it ensures consistent and timely updates across all scanning instances.

While the other options also represent important aspects of cybersecurity and threat detection, they do not directly relate to the core functionality of Smart Scan as it specifically depends on centralized updates for enhancing malware detection.