# Best Antivirus Software - Page 5 *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 - 10,500+ 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) --- **Sponsored** ### Tanium The Tanium Autonomous IT Platform unifies endpoint management and security on a single, unified platform. Driven by real-time intelligence and generative, agentic, and predictive AI, Tanium ensures every insight and automation is based on accurate, trustworthy data so IT operations and security teams can act faster, stay resilient, and drive better business outcomes with confidence. Built on Tanium’s patented Linear Chain Architecture, teams can deploy trusted automation progressively, then execute actions safely at speed and scale - without scans or manual workflows. Continuous visibility across IT, mobile, OT, and cloud environments helps organizations accelerate decision agility, save costs through integrated automation, and strengthen resilience with closed-loop security. 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[Fortres Grand Fortres 101](https://www.g2.com/products/fortres-grand-fortres-101/reviews) In minutes, effortlessly restrict access to any aspect of Windows operation **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Fortres Grand 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 Grand 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% Mid-Market ### 2. [Protegent Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/protegent-antivirus/reviews) Crash-proof antivirus software. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Protegent 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 Protegent Antivirus?** - **Seller:** [Unistal Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/sellers/unistal-data-recovery) - **Year Founded:** 1994 - **HQ Location:** New Delhi, IN - **Twitter:** @UnistalGlobal (34,216 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/unistal-systems-pvt-ltd/ (221 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 3. [Radware Cloud Malware Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/radware-cloud-malware-protection/reviews) Radware Cloud Malware Protection is a solution that defends organizations against zero-day malware by analyzing data collected from a global community using patented machine learning algorithms to detect previously unknown malware based on their unique behavior patterns. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Radware Cloud Malware Protection?** - **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 Radware Cloud Malware Protection?** - **Seller:** [Radware](https://www.g2.com/sellers/radware) - **Year Founded:** 1997 - **HQ Location:** Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv - **Twitter:** @radware (12,484 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/165642/ (1,568 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 4. [Ransomware Defender](https://www.g2.com/products/ransomware-defender/reviews) ShieldApps is a software development company dedicated to helping corporates and home users enhance their PC security and privacy, utilizing proprietary top notch technologies. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ransomware Defender?** - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ransomware Defender?** - **Seller:** [ShieldApps Software Innovations](https://www.g2.com/sellers/shieldapps-software-innovations) - **Year Founded:** 2010 - **HQ Location:** Los Angeles, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3033311 (12 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 5. [Re-Sec](https://www.g2.com/products/re-sec/reviews) Re-Sec solution provides a means preventing cyber threats from entering and spreading within the organization. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Re-Sec?** - **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:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Re-Sec?** - **Seller:** [ReSec Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/resec-technologies) - **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:** 100% Small-Business ### 6. [TEMASOFT Ranstop](https://www.g2.com/products/temasoft-ranstop/reviews) TEMASOFT Ranstop is an effective anti-ransomware tool for companies. Based on behavior analysis, Ranstop protects computers and networks against present and future ransomware of any type. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate TEMASOFT Ranstop?** - **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 TEMASOFT Ranstop?** - **Seller:** [TEMASOFT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/temasoft) - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Cluj-Napoca, RO - **Twitter:** @TemasoftSRL (17 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/temasoft (15 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 7. [Total Defense Business Internet Security](https://www.g2.com/products/total-defense-business-internet-security/reviews) Total protection of your small to medium business from viruses and other online threats. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Total Defense Business Internet Security?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Total Defense Business Internet Security?** - **Seller:** [Total Defense](https://www.g2.com/sellers/total-defense) - **Year Founded:** 2011 - **HQ Location:** New York, US - **Twitter:** @Total_Defense (766 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2258100/ (20 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 8. [Trust Lockdown](https://www.g2.com/products/white-cloud-security-trust-lockdown/reviews) We prevent computers from becoming infected with viruses, worms, bots and other malware. Prevention is the #1 malware mitigation strategy within a complete defense in depth security plan. The U.S. CERT, and similar organizations in Australia and Canada, recommends application control technologies as the #1 solution to malware attacks. White Cloud Security blocks all executable and scripted malware by only running software you intend to run! TRUST LOCKDOWN is essentially an “App Firewall” running in DEFAULT DENY mode. We block 100% of malware that tries to run as an executable or script. Our security driver intercepts the loading of all executables and scripts, takes their fingerprints and determines if they are on your TRUSTED Apps list. • Only Trusted Apps are allowed to run • Untrusted Apps are ALWAYS blocked If an App isn’t trusted, it won’t run. Period. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Trust Lockdown?** - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Trust Lockdown?** - **Seller:** [White Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/sellers/white-cloud-security) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @WhiteCloudSec (330 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitecloudsecurity (17 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 9. [Airo](https://www.g2.com/products/airo/reviews) Airo Security is a malware protection app and browser extension customized for Mac users. Airo malware protection model incorporates real-time threat detection, cutting-edge AI technology and an extra layer of data protection, all working together to create the most secure and reliable environment exclusively for Mac. **Who Is the Company Behind Airo?** - **Seller:** [Airo Security](https://www.g2.com/sellers/airo-security) - **Year Founded:** 2007 - **HQ Location:** Tel Aviv, IL - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/airosecurity (2 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 10. [AMT](https://www.g2.com/products/minded-security-uk-amt/reviews) The AMT (Agentless anti-Malware Technology) is a new proprietary Minded Security technology for detection and management of malware software. **Who Is the Company Behind AMT?** - **Seller:** [Minded Security UK](https://www.g2.com/sellers/minded-security-uk) - **Year Founded:** 2007 - **HQ Location:** Milano, IT - **Twitter:** @mindedsecurity (896 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/minded-security (31 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 11. [AnVir Task Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/anvir-task-manager/reviews) AnVir Task Manager Pro is a computer security software for custom settings, preferred processes, and blocking of undesired processes. **Who Is the Company Behind AnVir Task Manager?** - **Seller:** [AnVir Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/anvir-software) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 12. [AVL SDK for Mobile](https://www.g2.com/products/avl-sdk-for-mobile/reviews) AVL SDK for Mobile provides antivirus solutions for a variety of mobile security products or services. By integrating AVL SDK for Mobile, you can immediately get the world’s leading antivirus detection and processing ability. No matter you are vendors providing BYOD or MDM services, or vendors customize their mobile systems, or security software developers, or network equipment vendors or cloud service providers, you can all obtain the most effective mobile malware detection and identification capabilities. **Who Is the Company Behind AVL SDK for Mobile?** - **Seller:** [Antiy Labs](https://www.g2.com/sellers/antiy-labs) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @antiylabs (219 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 13. [AVL SDK for Network](https://www.g2.com/products/avl-sdk-for-network/reviews) AVL SDK for Network is a kind of antivirus engine that can be used in network devices, including NGFW, UTM, router and so on, to detect malware and spyware on Windows platform. It can effectively discover the potential high-level threats through deep analysis of network traffic with several methods. **Who Is the Company Behind AVL SDK for Network?** - **Seller:** [Antiy Labs](https://www.g2.com/sellers/antiy-labs) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @antiylabs (219 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 14. [Bugssafe Total Security](https://www.g2.com/products/bugssafe-total-security/reviews) Bugssafe Total Security is a software designed to offer protection against viruses, spyware, trojans and other malicious programs. **Who Is the Company Behind Bugssafe Total Security?** - **Seller:** [Hyroot Cyber Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hyroot-cyber-technologies) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 15. [Detect Safe Browsing](https://www.g2.com/products/detect-safe-browsing/reviews) Proactive malware detection and protection to suit any client or security scenario. **Who Is the Company Behind Detect Safe Browsing?** - **Seller:** [Cyxtera](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cyxtera) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Miami, Florida, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyxtera/ (280 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ: CYXT ### 16. [eScan ISS](https://www.g2.com/products/escan-iss/reviews) eScan Internet Security Suite for Business is a comprehensive antivirus and Information Security Solution that allows you to manage risk and protect your critical infrastructure efficiently. Moreover, the new eScan Management Console (EMC) module includes a Secure Web Interface that facilitates dynamic security management of the server and endpoints in a business network. It is an excellent combination of advanced and futuristic technologies that provides protection to your Windows based devices and endpoints in the business network. **Who Is the Company Behind eScan ISS?** - **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®) ### 17. [EzProtect Virus Protection for Salesforce](https://www.g2.com/products/ezprotect-virus-protection-for-salesforce/reviews) EZProtect® is the industry’s leading cloud-based virus scanner for Salesforce. Designed by a Salesforce-certified technical architect, EZProtect scans content in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Community Cloud. With EZProtect, users have the ability to scan and monitor multiple Salesforce environments from within our EZProtect User Interface as well as Salesforce. This enables IT professionals to easily view virus scanning activity across all connected Salesforce environments from a single place. One license scans multiple environments, provides centralized reporting, and is accessible inside and outside of Salesforce on both commercial and FedRAMP approved hosting (both commercial and government). EZProtect also provides a solution for Salesforce security audits and SOX Compliance certifications. The company, Adaptus, is based in Austin, TX and focused on customer-driven cybersecurity and business solutions for government and large enterprises. For more information, please visit www.adaptus.com/ezprotect **Who Is the Company Behind EzProtect Virus Protection for Salesforce?** - **Seller:** [Adaptus](https://www.g2.com/sellers/adaptus) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Austin, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezprotect (13 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 18. [Halcyon.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/halcyon-ai/reviews) Halcyon is the first anti-ransomware and cyber resilience platform built to catch what others miss, keep your business operational despite catastrophic cyber incidents and lower the time-to-recover from incidents to minutes, not days. **Who Is the Company Behind Halcyon.ai?** - **Seller:** [Halcyon.ai](https://www.g2.com/sellers/halcyon-ai) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** San Diego, California, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/halcyonai (340 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 19. [HarfangLab](https://www.g2.com/products/harfanglab/reviews) HarfangLab is a European cybersecurity platform founded in 2018 that develops a suite of solutions in the cloud and on-premises to prevent, detect, and block cyberattacks: EDR, EPP, and Attack Surface Management tools, enhanced by AI. It is the first EDR to have obtained certification from ANSSI and the German BSI. The platform currently protects workstations and servers for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large accounts and public institutions running under Windows, Linux and macOS. **Who Is the Company Behind HarfangLab?** - **Seller:** [HarfangLab](https://www.g2.com/sellers/harfanglab) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Paris, FR - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/harfanglab (124 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 20. [IBM Trusteer Rapport](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-trusteer-rapport/reviews) Helps financial institutions detect and prevent malware infections and phishing attacks, maximizing protection for their customers. **Average Rating:** 3.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 5 **How Do G2 Users Rate IBM Trusteer Rapport?** - **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:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind IBM Trusteer Rapport?** - **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm) - **Year Founded:** 1911 - **HQ Location:** Armonk, New York, United States - **Twitter:** @IBMSecurity (74,796 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (324,553 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** SWX:IBM **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market ### 21. [intrusta](https://www.g2.com/products/intrusta/reviews) Intrusta protects your PC from a myriad of online threats and gives you the peace of mind that you're computer is safe. **Who Is the Company Behind intrusta?** - **Seller:** [intrusta](https://www.g2.com/sellers/intrusta) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Twitter:** @IntrustaSecure (46 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/auracompany/ (1,003 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 22. [iSecurity Anti-Ransomware](https://www.g2.com/products/isecurity-anti-ransomware/reviews) iSecurity Anti-Ransomware protects against ransomware attacks and other kinds of malware that may access and change IBM i data on the IFS. It prevents ransomware from damaging valuable data while preserving performance. **Who Is the Company Behind iSecurity Anti-Ransomware?** - **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®) ### 23. [Kaspersky Small Office Security](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-small-office-security/reviews) Kaspersky Small Office Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution tailored specifically for small businesses, offering robust protection without the need for dedicated IT staff. Designed to safeguard desktops, laptops, file servers, and mobile devices, it ensures that businesses can operate securely against a wide array of online threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Its user-friendly interface and 'install and forget' approach allow business owners to focus on their core operations while maintaining a secure digital environment. Key Features and Functionality: - Multi-Device Protection: Secures Windows and Mac computers, Android mobile devices, and Windows file servers, providing comprehensive coverage across the business's digital infrastructure. - Advanced Threat Defense: Offers real-time detection and prevention of malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks, ensuring continuous protection against evolving cyber threats. - Safe Money Technology: Adds an extra layer of security for online financial transactions, safeguarding sensitive data during banking and payment processes. - Password Management: Includes a secure vault for storing and managing passwords, enabling employees to maintain strong, unique passwords without the hassle of remembering each one. - Data Backup and Encryption: Provides tools for backing up critical business data and encrypting sensitive information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. - Mobile Device Security: Protects Android smartphones and tablets, with features to locate, lock, or wipe devices remotely if lost or stolen, preventing unauthorized access to business data. - Easy Management: Features a cloud-based management console that allows for remote monitoring and control of the security status across all devices, simplifying administrative tasks. Primary Value and Problem Solving: Kaspersky Small Office Security addresses the unique challenges faced by small businesses in managing cybersecurity without dedicated IT resources. By offering an all-in-one, easy-to-use solution, it eliminates the complexity of securing multiple devices and platforms. The software's automated features, such as real-time threat detection, data backup, and password management, reduce the risk of human error and ensure that sensitive business information remains protected. This allows small business owners and their employees to focus on growth and operations, confident that their digital assets are secure. **Who Is the Company Behind Kaspersky Small Office Security?** - **Seller:** [Kaspersky](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kaspersky-bce2dc7f-2586-4e87-96da-114de2c40584) - **Year Founded:** 1997 - **HQ Location:** Moscow - **Twitter:** @kasperskylabind (1,294 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaspersky/ (4,494 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** 1-866-328-5700 ### 24. [ManageEngine Malware Protection Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-malware-protection-plus/reviews) Malware Protection Plus secures your infrastructure against modern cyberattacks and breaches, with an ML-based system that identifies and blocks malicious behavior in real time. It is specifically designed to stop sophisticated threats, including fileless malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits by analyzing process intent rather than just file signatures. As a comprehensive next-generation antivirus (NGAV), Malware Protection Plus provides proactive prevention, automated remediation, and forensic analysis. Whether deployed on-premises or in the cloud, the platform ensures business continuity through one-click rollbacks and self-healing capabilities, all while maintaining a lightweight footprint that preserves system performance. Key benefits: \* Strong ransomware defense across endpoints that blocks malicious encryption and prevents backup alterations. \* Safeguards against zero-day attacks through integrated deep-learning AV and behavioral monitoring that identifies fileless malware and unknown exploits without requiring an initial victim. \* Reduced operational burden with a lightweight agent that consumes minimal system resources and bandwidth. \* Swift recovery and operational resilience via one-click rollback and automated disinfection that restore unauthorized modifications or system alterations to their prior state. \* Comprehensive forensic insights through a centralized console that provides root cause analysis to map the full attack chain and mitigate recurring incidents. \* Immediate threat isolation that enables IT teams to quarantine compromised devices and terminate malicious processes without delay. **Who Is the Company Behind ManageEngine Malware Protection Plus?** - **Seller:** [Zoho](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zoho-b00ca9d5-bca8-41b5-a8ad-275480841704) - **Year Founded:** 1996 - **HQ Location:** Austin, TX - **Twitter:** @Zoho (137,495 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/38373/ (30,531 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** +1 (888) 900-9646 ### 25. [Max Secure Spyware Detector](https://www.g2.com/products/max-secure-spyware-detector/reviews) Max Secure Spyware Detector is a software solution against hackers and with protection from crypto ransomware. **Who Is the Company Behind Max Secure Spyware Detector?** - **Seller:** [Max Secure Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/max-secure-software) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ## 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.