# Best Antivirus Software - Page 4

  *By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)*

   Endpoint antivirus software is any program that prevents and/or detects the presence of malicious software within an endpoint device. These tools typically contain detection features for identifying potential malware and computer viruses that attempt to, or actually penetrate, a device. Most tools possess some form of firewall to stop any virus, worm, trojan, or adware that attempts to penetrate the device. Companies use these tools to protect their devices and the sensitive information within them. These tools typically possess some feature to assess a device’s or network’s health and alert administrators of any infection present. This can help ensure each device in a company’s system is secure. These tools should not be confused with [firewall](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall) tools, which may have the same features, but also prevent hackers and other parties from penetrating networks and devices. Other endpoint security tools include [endpoint detection and response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) and [endpoint management](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management) software. EDR tools possess a wider range of capabilities for identifying malware and device penetration, along with tools to remove malicious elements. Endpoint management tools help users manage which devices are connected to networks and ensure the security features of those devices are up to date.

To qualify for inclusion in the Endpoint Antivirus category, a product must:

- Possess malware identification and/or removal features
- Possess anti-virus and/or antispyware features
- Show health status of individual devices
- Distribute updates as new virus signatures are detected




  
## How Many Antivirus Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 139

### Category Stats (May 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.37/5
- **New Reviews This Quarter**: 106
- **Buyer Segments**: Mid-Market 45% │ Small-Business 42% │ Enterprise 13%
- **Top Trending Product**: K7 Security (+0.099)
*Last updated: May 18, 2026*

  
## How Does G2 Rank Antivirus Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 10,600+ Authentic Reviews
- 139+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

  
## Which Antivirus Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews)

  
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  ## What Are the Top-Rated Antivirus Software Products in 2026?
### 1. [MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/microworld-escan-internet-security-suite/reviews)
  The solution protects your Windows-based desktop and servers against ever-more frequent and threatening attacks.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite?**

- **Seller:** [MicroWorld Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microworld-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Mumbai, Maharashtra
- **Twitter:** @eScanAV (51 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/microworld-technologies-inc (191 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Enterprise, 25% Small-Business


### 2. [SpyHunter](https://www.g2.com/products/spyhunter/reviews)
  SpyHunter is a Windows application designed to scan for, identify, remove and block malware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and other objects.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate SpyHunter?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind SpyHunter?**

- **Seller:** [Enigma Software Group USA](https://www.g2.com/sellers/enigma-software-group-usa)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Dublin, IE
- **Twitter:** @enigmasoftware (1,674 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/enigmasoft-limited (23 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business


### 3. [System Mechanic Ultimate Defense](https://www.g2.com/products/system-mechanic-ultimate-defense/reviews)
  System Mechanic® Ultimate Defense™ All-in-one online privacy, password manager, antivirus, and pc cleaner Boosts internet speed for faster downloads, online gaming, and tv streaming Stores and secures your passwords with the easy-to-use password manager Real-time antivirus protection and system shield blocks malware and stops hackers PC cleaner removes junk files, clears cookies, browsing history, bloatware, and more Delivers peak performance by optimizing processing power and memory usage Checks for open ports and protects up to 10 devices on your home network.


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate System Mechanic Ultimate Defense?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.1/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 4.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind System Mechanic Ultimate Defense?**

- **Seller:** [Iolo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/iolo)
- **Year Founded:** 1998
- **HQ Location:** Pasadena, CA
- **Twitter:** @iolo_tech (4,643 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/97147 (36 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business


#### What Are System Mechanic Ultimate Defense's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Easy Setup (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)
- Information Accessibility (1 reviews)


### 4. [Active Ransomware Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/active-ransomware-prevention/reviews)
  In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, ransomware and advanced cyberattacks are becoming more stealthy and sophisticated, targeting vulnerabilities that traditional security tools often miss. Deceptive Bytes offers an innovative approach to endpoint security by turning ransomware’s own evasive tactics against itself. Through its preemptive and proactive defenses, the solution distorts ransomware perception of the environment, breaks ransomware logic and prevents attacks before they can even begin. This forward-thinking strategy not only reduces the risk of breaches but also ensures your business remains operational, resilient, and secure in the face of emerging threats - Never Let Your Business Down! Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor in Security Operations and Threat Intelligence.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate Active Ransomware Prevention?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Active Ransomware Prevention?**

- **Seller:** [Deceptive Bytes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/deceptive-bytes)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Holon, IL
- **Twitter:** @DeceptiveBytes (241 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/deceptivebytes (6 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market


#### What Are Active Ransomware Prevention's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Dashboard Usability (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Experience Satisfaction (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)


### 5. [Datto AV](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-av/reviews)
  Next-Generation Antivirus Protection to Shield You Against Cyber Threats Datto AV stands as your business’s first line of defense, offering unparalleled, next-generation Antivirus protection.


  **Average Rating:** 2.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate Datto AV?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 5.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Datto AV?**

- **Seller:** [Kaseya](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kaseya)
- **Company Website:** https://www.kaseya.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2000
- **HQ Location:** Miami, FL
- **Twitter:** @KaseyaCorp (17,425 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaseya/ (5,512 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### What Are Datto AV's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Affordable (1 reviews)
- App Variety (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Access (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complex Installation (1 reviews)
- Ineffective Antivirus (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)

### 6. [Guardio](https://www.g2.com/products/guard-io-guardio/reviews)
  Guardio covers your security blind spots. When you work in a business, one click can take the whole team down, along with your customer base. That one click can quickly lead to company data and customer records being hacked and stolen. But not with Guardio for Teams. How does Guardio for Team work? \*Register for a 14-day free trial - you can cancel anytime. \*Super easy to set up \*Your business will be protected in a matter of minutes \*All team members will enjoy Guardio’s browser protection and data leaks management \*One admin can oversee any threats the company needs to take care of


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate Guardio?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Guardio?**

- **Seller:** [Guard.io](https://www.g2.com/sellers/guard-io)
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Tel Aviv , IL
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/19192220/ (125 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### What Are Guardio's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- System Protection (2 reviews)
- Threat Detection (2 reviews)
- Antivirus Software (1 reviews)
- Blocking (1 reviews)
- Console Management (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Advertisement Issues (1 reviews)
- Alert Issues (1 reviews)
- Excessive Blocking (1 reviews)
- False Positives (1 reviews)
- Inaccurate Information (1 reviews)

### 7. [iSecurity Anti-Virus](https://www.g2.com/products/isecurity-anti-virus/reviews)
  iSecurity Anti-Virus is a dedicated IBM i specific product engineered to provide full protection to the server, its file contents, and resident IBM i dedicated software since closed computing environments are all but extinct today. Although the IBM i doesn't run .exe files, it can house infected files that wait silently till transferred and opened on a PC. In addition, protection and the ability to scan IBM i IFS objects has become necessities of several industry regulations, including the credit card industry’s PCI auditing requirements.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate iSecurity Anti-Virus?**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind iSecurity Anti-Virus?**

- **Seller:** [iSecurity Field Encryption](https://www.g2.com/sellers/isecurity-field-encryption)
- **Year Founded:** 1983
- **HQ Location:** Nanuet, NY
- **Twitter:** @razleesecurity (495 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/raz-lee-security/ (20 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 8. [Securepoint Antivirus Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/securepoint-antivirus-pro/reviews)
  Antivirus Pro is a security system installer software that protects PCs and servers from viruses and malware through on-access scanners and scheduled on-demand scans.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate Securepoint Antivirus Pro?**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Securepoint Antivirus Pro?**

- **Seller:** [Securepoint](https://www.g2.com/sellers/securepoint)
- **Year Founded:** 1997
- **HQ Location:** Lüneburg, DE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/securepoint-gmbh/ (127 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Enterprise


### 9. [Waredot Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/waredot-antivirus/reviews)
  Protects your PC from viruses, spyware, Trojans and other malicious programs. Keep your PC away from all the dangerous attacks by cyber criminals.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate Waredot Antivirus?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Waredot Antivirus?**

- **Seller:** [Waredot](https://www.g2.com/sellers/waredot)
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/waredotsoftware (9 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 33% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market


### 10. [AppGuard](https://www.g2.com/products/appguard/reviews)
  AppGuard’s patented technology prevents viruses, fileless malware, botnets, polymorphic malware, weaponized documents, targeted attacks, in-memory attacks, ransomware, phishing, watering-holes, drive-by-downloads, and other undetectable advanced threats.


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate AppGuard?**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind AppGuard?**

- **Seller:** [Blue Planet-Works Company](https://www.g2.com/sellers/blue-planet-works-company)
- **HQ Location:** Chantilly, US
- **Twitter:** @AppGuard (434 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/18086997 (16 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 11. [G DATA Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/g-data-endpoint-security/reviews)
  G DATA Endpoint Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to protect businesses from a wide range of digital threats. It offers robust defense mechanisms for workstations, servers, and mobile devices, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and maintaining operational continuity. With advanced technologies like DeepRay® and BEAST, G DATA provides proactive protection against malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks. The centralized management console simplifies the administration of security policies, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking reliable and efficient endpoint protection. Key Features and Functionality: - Advanced Malware Protection: Utilizes DeepRay® AI technology to detect and neutralize camouflaged malware through artificial intelligence and machine learning. - Behavioral Monitoring: Employs BEAST technology to monitor system behavior, identifying and halting malicious processes before they can cause harm. - Anti-Ransomware Module: Provides specialized defense against ransomware attacks, preventing unauthorized encryption of data and potential financial losses. - Centralized Management: Offers an intuitive interface for configuring clients, controlling access, and monitoring the security status of the entire network. - Mobile Device Management: Ensures comprehensive security for mobile devices, safeguarding against threats targeting smartphones and tablets. - Firewall and Anti-Spam: Includes a dedicated firewall and anti-spam features to protect against network intrusions and unwanted communications. - Policy Management: Allows for the creation and enforcement of security policies across the organization, ensuring compliance and uniform protection. Primary Value and Problem Solving: G DATA Endpoint Security addresses the critical need for robust and proactive cybersecurity in the modern business environment. By integrating advanced threat detection technologies and providing centralized management, it enables organizations to: - Prevent Financial Losses: Protects against ransomware and other cyberattacks that can lead to significant financial damage. - Safeguard Sensitive Data: Ensures the confidentiality and integrity of digital information, preventing data breaches and unauthorized access. - Maintain Operational Continuity: Minimizes downtime and disruptions caused by cyber incidents, allowing businesses to operate smoothly. - Simplify Security Administration: Provides an easy-to-use management console, reducing the complexity and time required to manage security across the organization. By offering a comprehensive and user-friendly solution, G DATA Endpoint Security empowers businesses to effectively defend against evolving cyber threats and focus on their core operations.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate G DATA Endpoint Security?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind G DATA Endpoint Security?**

- **Seller:** [G Data Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/g-data-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Bochum, DE
- **Twitter:** @GDataSoftwareAG (14 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/g-data-cyberdefense/ (393 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 12. [HP Wolf Enterprise Security](https://www.g2.com/products/hp-wolf-enterprise-security/reviews)
  Bromium has pioneered a completely new approach to defeat cyber attacks in real time and provide unmatched threat intelligence hardware-enforced isolation.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate HP Wolf Enterprise Security?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind HP Wolf Enterprise Security?**

- **Seller:** [HP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hp)
- **Year Founded:** 1939
- **HQ Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Twitter:** @HP (1,094,109 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/5390798/ (138,959 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** HPQ

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Enterprise, 33% Small-Business


### 13. [Stronghold Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/stronghold-antivirus/reviews)
  Active Shield is a solution protects the computer from trojans, spyware, adware, trackware, dialers, keyloggers, and some of the viruses.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Stronghold Antivirus?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Stronghold Antivirus?**

- **Seller:** [Security Stronghold](https://www.g2.com/sellers/security-stronghold)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Enterprise


### 14. [Zemana AntiLogger](https://www.g2.com/products/zemana-antilogger/reviews)
  Zemana AntiLogger is an monitoring application designd to monitor PC's against hackers and prevent attempts to record and steal private information and blocks any suspicious activity.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Zemana AntiLogger?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Zemana AntiLogger?**

- **Seller:** [Zemana](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zemana)
- **Year Founded:** 2007
- **HQ Location:** Ankara, TR
- **Twitter:** @Zemana (10,288 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/zemana/ (11 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 15. [Zemana Mobile Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/zemana-mobile-antivirus/reviews)
  Zemana Mobile Antivirus keeps your mobile device safe from any kind of latest mobile threats such as malware, spyware, virus, keylogger and trojan.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Zemana Mobile Antivirus?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Zemana Mobile Antivirus?**

- **Seller:** [Zemana](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zemana)
- **Year Founded:** 2007
- **HQ Location:** Ankara, TR
- **Twitter:** @Zemana (10,288 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/zemana/ (11 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


### 16. [Antivirus for Amazon S3](https://www.g2.com/products/antivirus-for-amazon-s3/reviews)
  Antivirus for Amazon S3 by Cloud Storage Security is a comprehensive solution designed to protect your Amazon S3 storage from malware, viruses, and other malicious threats. It offers automated, real-time scanning of files as they are uploaded, modified, or accessed, ensuring the integrity and security of your data. The solution is built to seamlessly integrate into your existing AWS environment, providing robust protection without disrupting your workflows. Key Features and Functionality: - Real-Time and On-Demand Scanning: Automatically scans new data upon upload, before writing, or upon retrieval. Existing data can be scanned on-demand or via scheduled scans. - Multiple Antivirus Engines: Utilizes industry-leading detection engines, including Sophos, CSS Premium, and ClamAV, to ensure comprehensive threat detection. - Scalability and Performance: Designed to handle large-scale environments, supporting file sizes up to 5 TB, and efficiently managing high volumes of data without compromising performance. - Easy Deployment: Quick installation using an AWS CloudFormation template, enabling deployment within 15 minutes. - Automated Mitigation: Offers configurable actions for infected files, such as quarantine, deletion, or tagging, based on user-defined policies. - Detailed Reporting and Alerts: Provides comprehensive reports and real-time alerts through Amazon SNS, integrating with platforms like Slack and email for immediate notifications. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Antivirus for Amazon S3 addresses the critical need for securing cloud storage by proactively detecting and mitigating malware threats within Amazon S3 buckets. By integrating seamlessly into AWS environments, it ensures that data remains protected without disrupting existing workflows. This solution is particularly valuable for organizations handling sensitive information, as it helps maintain compliance with security standards and prevents the spread of malware through shared files. Its scalability and ease of deployment make it suitable for businesses of all sizes, providing peace of mind that their cloud-stored data is continuously monitored and safeguarded against evolving cyber threats.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Antivirus for Amazon S3?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Antivirus for Amazon S3?**

- **Seller:** [Cloud Storage Security](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cloud-storage-security)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Salt Lake City, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/49148859 (19 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market


### 17. [Arms Cyber](https://www.g2.com/products/arms-cyber/reviews)
  Arms Cyber provides a ransomware prevention and recovery solution that integrates deeply with Windows operating systems. It minimizes file encryption during attacks, uses stealth techniques to hide backups, and employs a unique write-once backup schema to preserve data. The system detects and blocks malicious processes in real-time and eliminates the need for ransom payments.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Arms Cyber?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Arms Cyber?**

- **Seller:** [Arms Cyber](https://www.g2.com/sellers/arms-cyber)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Fulton, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/armscyber (38 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


#### What Are Arms Cyber's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Blocking (1 reviews)


### 18. [BullWall RC](https://www.g2.com/products/bullwall-rc/reviews)
  RC provides a revolutionary “Last Line of Defence” against the risk of Ransomware.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate BullWall RC?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind BullWall RC?**

- **Seller:** [BullWall](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bullwall)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Vejle, DK
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/bullwall/ (35 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market


### 19. [CacheGuard Web Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/cacheguard-web-gateway/reviews)
  All CacheGuard products and services are focused on delivering Secured and Optimized Web contents.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate CacheGuard Web Gateway?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CacheGuard Web Gateway?**

- **Seller:** [CacheGuard Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cacheguard-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 2009
- **HQ Location:** Paris, FR
- **Twitter:** @cacheguard (207 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacheguard-technologies-limited/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise


#### What Are CacheGuard Web Gateway's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (1 reviews)


### 20. [ClamXAV](https://www.g2.com/products/clamxav/reviews)
  ClamXAV is an anti-virus and malware scanner for macOS.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate ClamXAV?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind ClamXAV?**

- **Seller:** [Clamxav](https://www.g2.com/sellers/clamxav)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** United Kingdom
- **Twitter:** @ClamXAV (161 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/clamxav/?originalSubdomain=uk (5 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 21. [C-Prot Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/c-prot-endpoint-security/reviews)
  With a user-friendly interface, cloud or on-prem based management options and a central control panel, you can easily manage all your endpoint devices (Computer, Mobile Device, Smart TV) from one place.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate C-Prot Endpoint Security?**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind C-Prot Endpoint Security?**

- **Seller:** [C-Prot Siber Güvenlik Teknolojileri A.S](https://www.g2.com/sellers/c-prot-siber-guvenlik-teknolojileri-a-s)
- **Year Founded:** 2010
- **HQ Location:** Mersin, TR
- **Twitter:** @cprottr (195 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/c-prottr/ (13 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 22. [Deep Instinct Data Security X](https://www.g2.com/products/deep-instinct-data-security-x/reviews)
  Deep Instinct is the only preemptive data security solution that PREVENTS \>99% of UNKNOWN and ZERO-DAY threats, including ransomware and AI generated malware before they breach your environment, while providing world-class malware explainability with DIANNA, the DSX Companion. Leveraging the world's only deep learning framework trained for cybersecurity, we prevent threats in \<20ms, faster than even the most advanced malware can encrypt. Our streamlined model scales to the needs of the enterprise without introducing operational bottlenecks or vulnerabilities while our lightning-quick scan speeds enable greater throughput than legacy tools can provide. We do it all while maintaining the industry’s lowest false positive rate of \<0.1%. After a threat is detected and quarantined, DIANNA, the DSX Companion provides insights and explainability about unknown and zero-day threats in human language to your security teams, augmenting their capabilities and accelerating the investigation and remediation process. DIANNA's unique capabilities save security teams time and money while helping to close vulnerabilities faster and more effectively. Deep Instinct Data Security X (DSX) combines industry-leading static analysis based on the only deep learning framework dedicated to cybersecurity and includes several deployments: \* DSX for Applications is a flexible, containerized and highly scalable solution, deployed via API or ICAP, to scan millions of files per day and prevent malicious files from entering storage environments. \* DSX for NAS is purpose built for NAS solutions. It scans files at rest or in motion and prevents malicious files from entering your storage. Additionally, the speed of the DSX Brain allows full storage scans, identifying any malicious files that may be waiting to deploy. \*DSX for Cloud is purpose built for Cloud storage solutions. It is natively integrated with cloud storage providers to prevent threats before they infiltrate your cloud storage.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Deep Instinct Data Security X?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Deep Instinct Data Security X?**

- **Seller:** [Deep Instinct](https://www.g2.com/sellers/deep-instinct)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** New York, New York, United States
- **Twitter:** @DeepInstinctSec (8,751 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/deep-instinct (210 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 23. [Exosphere Inc.](https://www.g2.com/products/exosphere-inc/reviews)
  Exosphere is the first UTM endpoint protection for SMBs and scans files in real-time using an advanced anti-malware engine. Exosphere provides multi-layered detection, that applies signature-based, heuristics, and emulation methods.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Exosphere Inc.?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Exosphere Inc.?**

- **Seller:** [Exosphere](https://www.g2.com/sellers/exosphere)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/exosphere-inc (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 24. [FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiguard-labs-outbreak-alerts/reviews)
  The FortiGuard team develops effective countermeasures to protect more than 320,000 Fortinet customers around the world. These countermeasures include up-to-the-minute threat intelligence, delivered as a subscription service for Fortinet security products


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12
**How Do G2 Users Rate FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts?**

- **Seller:** [Fortinet](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fortinet)
- **Year Founded:** 2000
- **HQ Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
- **Twitter:** @Fortinet (151,483 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6460/ (16,112 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: FTNT

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 69% Mid-Market, 15% Enterprise


#### What Are FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Malware Protection (1 reviews)
- Ransomware Protection (1 reviews)
- Security (1 reviews)
- Software Updates (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Lack of Updates (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Poor Detection Performance (1 reviews)
- Software Bugs (1 reviews)

### 25. [Fortres 101](https://www.g2.com/products/fortres-101/reviews)
  Fortres 101 restricts access to any aspect of Windows operation. Fortres 101 restricts downloads and software installations, including viruses & malware. Fortres 101 offers you the ability to restrict/block local hard drives and removable media drives as well as any local file, folder, or application.


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Fortres 101?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Fortres 101?**

- **Seller:** [Fortres Grand](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fortres-grand-d5b5281d-7183-48d5-ba46-4e543b0fa566)
- **Year Founded:** 1994
- **HQ Location:** United States
- **Twitter:** @fortresgrand (228 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortres-grand-corporation/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise



    ## What Is Antivirus Software?
  [Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection)
  ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Antivirus Software?
    - [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)
    - [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)
    - [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)

  
---

## How Do You Choose the Right Antivirus Software?

### What You Should Know About Antivirus Software

### What is Antivirus Software?

Viruses are a specific type of malware that infects a computer, system or network and spreads like a contagion, hence the name. Most modern antivirus solutions protect against many types of malware including viruses, adware, spyware, trojans, and ransomware attacks.

Antivirus tools make up one component of the endpoint protection ecosystem. While antivirus covers malware protection, features for detection, remediation, and device governance may not be included. [EDR tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) typically provide a wider breadth of features for incident detection, malware isolation, and infection remediation. Endpoint management tools will supply additional features such as asset management, system requirements updates, and network monitoring. Endpoint locations and technology infrastructure are key considerations for security software.

Antivirus solutions are a necessity, especially with the rise of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. BYOD practices provide a wealth of benefits, but they can make it more difficult to close the security loop. Some antivirus apps will only support Windows or Mac devices; others support everything from tablets to smart devices. It’s important to pair your endpoint management policies with security tools that support the range of devices accessing your network. Since some employees are slow to update applications and operating systems, conflicts may arise and force administrators to regulate system requirements.

Key Benefits of Antivirus Software

- Block malware from infecting devices
- Protect against phishing, spam, and hackers
- Increase endpoint lifetime
- Reduce risk of data theft, loss, or corruption
- Regulate antivirus policies companywide

### Why Use Antivirus Software?

Antivirus software is an important component of a well-rounded security software stack and can be a valuable addition to existing software programs. These solutions effectively reduce the presence of malware able to gain access to your company’s sensitive information. Many antivirus vendors even offer free antivirus programs for personal use.

**Information security —** Companies are becoming more vigilant in protecting their sensitive business data. Industries such as financial services and banking are obvious places where it is important to keep data safe. But hackers target all kinds of companies and individuals, as almost all organizations and people have some level of valuable data stored on their networks.

**Device protection —** Endpoints are disparate and plentiful in the modern world. Companies often allow users to access business data and applications on whatever device they have on hand. It’s important, however, to ensure each of those endpoints is secure. Cross-platform availability is important for companies with BYOD practices. But antivirus tools help keep dangerous programs and hackers out of your business network, regardless of the type of device they’re using.

**Browsing safety —** Employees often surf the web and end up on potentially dangerous sites. If your company’s network doesn’t block unapproved sites or employees surf on their own network, it’s fairly likely they’ll end up encountering some kind of malware. Antivirus solutions are useful tools for identifying potentially dangerous material and preventing users from obtaining it. This includes clicking dangerous ads, downloading suspicious files, or getting caught in a phishing incident. All of these user behaviors can end up allowing malware entrance into a network and put business data at risk.

**Employee unreliability —** Like the browser issue, employees aren’t always skilled in best practices for internet security. Many users will download an extension or program simply because a site said they have to; antivirus solutions help make it more difficult, or even impossible, to download a malicious program. These downloads could very easily include malware and wreak havoc on a company’s network. That puts both the individual user’s data at risk. And because of a virus’ ability to replicate and spread, the company’s entire network becomes a target.

### What are the Different Kinds of Antivirus Software?

**Antivirus —** These are the longest-standing software type of the bunch. Viruses are the best-known and debatably the oldest forms of malware. Viruses differentiate themselves through their ability to replicate and spread. They can be attached to files from the internet, suspicious applications, and dangerous websites.

Once a virus is downloaded, it can replicate and distribute its copies across computer networks. These viruses can be used for a number of nefarious purposes, such as remote access and data theft. Antivirus solutions identify known variants of viral malware. Many antivirus solutions also cover a number of the following cyberthreats, but they have historically focused on viruses.

**Anti-malware —** Anti-malware solutions will cover most kinds of cyber threats that are delivered in the form of files or applications. There are millions of different malware forms that range from adware to ransomware; anti-malware software aims to prevent all kinds from harming your devices.

These dangerous programs can mutate and adapt to slip by traditional firewalls and discover new exploits and zero-day vulnerabilities. As a result, many are synced to threat intelligence networks in addition to malware libraries to identify evolving forms of malware and protect against zero-day attacks.

**Anti-spyware —** Spyware is a common form of malware used to secretly gather sensitive information from their targets. These can be used to track cookies, monitor systems, or harvest identity data.

The most common way to infect a device with spyware is through a program called adware. These usually create popups or windows within browsers that trigger downloads when the user attempts to close them. Other forms of spyware include systems monitors, cookie trackers, and trojans, which present themselves as harmless components, but secretly possess spyware within their files.

**Anti-worm —** A computer worm is a malware program that functions similarly to a virus in that it replicates itself and spreads within computer networks. Unlike viruses, worms typically don’t modify or corrupt the target’s files. They’re used for hacking practices such as creating backdoors and botnets, or launching ransomware attacks.

Worms are effective ransomware attack tools since they are designed to replicate and spread quickly across large networks. A worm will lock down a network’s endpoints and require payment in return for access to the end user’s files. If they refuse, the virus may destroy or harvest an entire network’s data.

**Anti-phishing —** Phishing is a common practice used to take advantage of human error. Attacks may come in the form of emails, ads, or other means of electronic communication. Phishing content mimics legitimate messages or websites and asks a user to submit credentials or banking information.

Many [email gateways](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway) have filters to prevent phishing content from reaching users. Some antivirus solutions will also identify suspicious websites and alert users if the programs suspects a site may contain phishing content.

### Antivirus Software Features

**Malware scanning —** Malware scanning features allow antivirus tools to scan devices, browsers and networks for the presence of malware. The tools will identify the location of the computer virus and alert either you or your IT administrator of its presence.

Some dangerous software programs may lay dormant for extended periods of time without displaying symptoms. Hackers could leave a backdoor to gain access to your systems; they could also be waiting to execute a dangerous application. Malware scanning will identify these threats and expedite the remediation process.

**Continuous scanning —** On-demand or periodic scans, while helpful, can miss malware for as long as your settings allow. Continuous scanning keeps your systems safer by constantly analyzing endpoints to identify threats as they arise.

Users may forget to run scans or the periodic scans may be poorly timed, allowing a virus to infect a network. Instead of finding out once you run the scan, a continuous scanning antivirus application will alert users of threats as they emerge.

**Firewall —** Firewalls provide an added layer of security by monitoring and filtering network traffic. These tools will prevent intrusions by identifying suspicious activity and either block access to the network or alert an administrator of the threat.

There are multiple kinds of firewalls built for specific uses or devices. Some are designed to protect applications, while others only support specific operating systems. However, just because an application says it has firewall features, does not mean it will be effective for your specific use case.

**Web protection —** Many antivirus solutions have features designed to identify potentially dangerous websites or online downloads. An antivirus program with web protection features may scan downloads before saving them or disable a site possessing adware.

There are a number of different browser-based threats that can automatically trigger downloads of dangerous malware. Some even automatically download files upon entering a website without the user ever clicking a button.

**Email protection —** Email protection features act like additional spam filters and file scanners. Emails from sites known to possess malware will be automatically moved to a spam folder or other isolated area.

Some tools will move files to an isolated environment and scan them for dangerous components prior to actually downloading them. Other tools may identify phishing attacks before a user can input sensitive information or be led to a dangerous website.

**Automatic updates —** Because there are millions of different computer viruses that could threaten your endpoints, antivirus programs must be frequently updated. These will inform the program of new threats and look out for them in the future.

Automatic updates increase the antivirus tool’s effectiveness by limiting potential human error. Some users may not understand the effects of not updating their security tools; others may simply forget. Automatic updates take the responsibility out of your employee’s hands and do the job for them.

**Cross-platform use —** If your company uses a variety of devices or hopes to add antivirus protection to different IT infrastructure components such as servers or computing appliances, a cross-platform tool is entirely necessary.

Some programs may only function as a Mac antivirus or a Windows antivirus program. Some tools might not cover mobile devices or Linux systems. Be sure the antivirus program system requirements are met by your array of devices.

### Potential Issues with Antivirus Software

**Updating software —** Employees are not always the most reliable users when it comes to keeping software applications up-to-date. Many don’t remember and others just don’t care. Failing to update antivirus software will prevent the tool from identifying new threats and informing users of potential vulnerabilities.

Updated software can improve the effectiveness of an antivirus program by adding malware signatures to its database. There are millions of unique malware programs threatening companies today. Without an up-to-date database, antivirus programs may miss new and existing malware and put companies at risk.

**Existing malware —** Antivirus programs provide a lot of features for analyzing systems, detecting the presence of malware, and preventing new viruses from infecting networks. But companies adopting antivirus software for the first time likely already have some malware on their devices. Antivirus software doesn’t always provide the tools necessary to remove complex forms of malware.

Without the ability to detect and remove malware, companies are susceptible to a wide range of programs hackers use to access networks and steal valuable information. As a result, some antivirus solutions should be paired with an [endpoint detection and response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) or [incident response](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response) solution to investigate and remove existing threats.