# Webroot Threat Intelligence Reviews **Vendor:** OpenText **Category:** [Threat Intelligence Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence-services) **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 18 ## About Webroot Threat Intelligence Webroot BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence services provide highly accurate threat intelligence on URLs, IP addresses, files, and mobile applications to over 100 of the world’s leading and most innovative network and security vendors. Our predictive intelligence keeps your solutions ahead of the internet landscape to ensure that your customers are safe from threats and comply with regulatory policies. You can integrate BrightCloud Threat Intelligence services seamlessly and customize them for your unique needs and use case. Power your solutions with the speed and accuracy you need to protect your customers from today’s most sophisticated attacks. ## Webroot Threat Intelligence Reviews ### 1. Used it for years **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 29, 2023 **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** It's easy to install and runs in the background without being too clunky **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Nothing I can think of! so far it has served our needs well. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** We use Webroot as our antivirus software for our company ### 2. Webroot for security **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Michelle M. | Commission Analyst, Insurance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 29, 2023 **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** I like Ease f use, ease of implemention, customer support, number of features **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** I have not found anything that I dislike about webroot **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** Webroot is easy to use would recomend to others **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** making sure my computer is safe ### 3. Easy Interface and works as needed **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Brian C. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 31, 2023 **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** UI Portal is Easy to navigate and is always available with very minimal downtime or outages **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** We had some issues in the past where uninstalling and reinstalling the app on a pc was difficult, but tech support was able to resolve it **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** The utility that the software uses works and always finds and quarantines infections ### 4. Transparent, easy-to-use, and feeling secure **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Automotive | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 28, 2022 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Webroot Threat Intelligence works in the background invisibly while I conduct my business online. I do a lot of research across many websites, downloading various files, and communicating by e-mail. All of these are monitored and protected. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** I especially like the invisibility of Webroot. It is not intrusive but helps protect my work. There are enough visible indicators on the screen to let me know that it is working while not being loud and flashy. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** When saving files (i.e. PDFs) from websites or e-mails Webroot is perhaps a bit too subtle in its protection. I sometimes feel it necessary to manually activate Webroot and conduct a file scan in the directory where I have saved a file prior to opening it. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** Webroot keeps my computer secure from threats by scanning my drive daily, notifying me of unsafe websites, scanning downloads for threats. Many years ago a computer of mine was affected by a virus and it took days to clean it and restore it. I feel quite secure that Webroot is shielding my laptop from threats. ### 5. GREAT PRODUCT **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Brittany C. | Insurance Agent, Insurance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 24, 2021 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Webroot helps me daily! It keeps me safe no matter what adventure my browser takes me on. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** I like that it automatically runs a scan without you having to remember to log in to do it. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** There's not much that I don't like, if I had to pick something I would say that I wish it would wipe away the threats from the home screen report so we don't have to keep seeing them. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** I would definitely download it for daily scanning. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** Security - threats- it warns you if you are opening an unsafe document or site - I have noticed that it will give me the opportunity to re-run the scan immediately after clearing something ### 6. Great lightweight security software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joseph R. | IT Support Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 19, 2021 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** We have used this product in IT department to protect all of the computers and systems. It also has a web security feature that keeps users and company computer resources safe while browsing the internet. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** It is very lightweight and quiet. It does not require a lot of system resources to run effeciently. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** On some rare occasions, I have seen it reporting old malicious files instead of periodically checking and reporting them sooner. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** It keeps the company's network and computers protected against malicious files and security attacks. ### 7. Webroot Threat Intelligence helps keep our office computers clean and quick **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Gage A. | Customer Service, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 01, 2021 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Webroot Threat Intelligence is an amazing software our IT department uses to ensure system stablity and security at all times! Webroot ensures our network, computers, and personal devices are all protected from viruses and the like at all times. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** I love the ability to schedule scans for my off days so my computer doesn't interfere with my work. The Idenitity Protection that enables a Phishing Shield allows our company to filter out the bad websites/URLs enabling us to work safer. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** This is by far the least intrusive antivirus software I have ever used...no complaints. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** I would highly recommend this software for other companies wanting to secure web viewing and monitoring. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** I wouldn't say we have problem solved with Webroot. It just has allowed us to surf the web safely and allowed us to do our work safely. ### 8. Feeling secure in a virtual workplace. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Gertie Z. | Customer Care Coordinator, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 24, 2021 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Thanks to Webroot Threat Intelligence I have confidence in the security of my work Mac. If there is a threat or suspicious email I am able to forward them to our Webroot specialist by creating a ticket. I am able to get answers in real time and that makes it so easy and user friendly. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** The most helpful aspect of Webroot Threat Intelligence is it automatically runs it's system to scan for threats, this is something that I don't need to initiate and that makes it a great option for those who are busy. Having the security that it provides is another great attribute to this system. If I ever need help or have a security issue I can create a ticket with the click of a few buttons. Very user friendly. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** There is nothing to report that I would say that I dislike at this time. If there are any issues that arise I will be sure to update this review. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** If you are looking for a system to keep your virtual workplace secure and that is user friendly I would recommend Webroot Threat Intelligence. The system is easy to use and scans automatically for any threats. There is live support and you are able to submit tickets if you come across any issues. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** Ease of mind knowing that the information I work with is safe and secure from threats working in the virtural world of the internet. This is equivalent to having armored security at a bank. ### 9. I'm Safe because of Webroot **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 29, 2021 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** I hired Webroot Threat Intelligence to keep my software and files protected. As someone who downloads a wide variety of files, i am grateful to Webroot for keeping my information protected. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** What I like best about Webroot is that it is very user friendly, easy to set up and easy to maintain. It doesn't have all the instructions and complicated impliment tools like other cyber security apps can have. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** What I dislike is that I can't access the service through mail through an addin. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** Its always worth to check websites and IP's reputations before accessing them at a time of so many cyber risks. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** The problems Webroot has solved is protecting my software and giving me a sence of relief knowing my information and files are safe. ### 10. Easy Install, low use, effective as hell. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Michael K. | Director of IT, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 25, 2021 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** AV, and Security Issues. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Low overhead, transparent use, easy install. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Nothing I can think of, unless you like a ton of interface. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** Most effective Anti Virus, Security Software with low overhead. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** No hassle protection, low overhead use, auto updates, seemless. ### 11. Great Anti-virus for work **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jeremy C. | Agent Concierge/Technology Coordinator, Real Estate, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 25, 2020 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** We root is used on all office computers in order to provide a comprehensive layer of protection on our network. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Web root is a robust anti-virus suite that works well in the background if your computer without being too resource intensive. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Our service is managed, but the User Interface on any particular device is a bit on the light. Side without too many tools to play with. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have not had any threats compromise our systems, so I have to say we have been happy with the quality of service from Webroot. ### 12. Good product that stays out of the way when not needed. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Daniel H. | President, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 28, 2018 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Update: Now I find it is available as an add on to Atera and Continuum. Both will allow you to install with an agent and manage your customers easily. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** It does not slow systems down a lot and white listing is easy. Less false positives than other products I have tried. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Nothing that is not also a problem with other similar solutions. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** I like this product think it is worth putting in your list of products to review. I have clients with more than 50 workstations and servers using it. It's easy to manage. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** Easy to install and manage for both local and remote clients. ### 13. Webroot Threat Intelligence - Beat the pace of current cybercrime. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Anthony Frank P. | Ingeniero de implementación, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 22, 2019 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** It operates in the background to avoid identity theft and data related to bank payments. As if that were not enough, it guarantees safe browsing on the Internet by exhaustively checking URLs. Also alerts to suspicions of 'Phishing', ie websites that try to trick the user into providing their personal data by posing as an entity, company or known user. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Blocks malicious incoming traffic Identify and combat attacks on the perimeter of the network. Requires compliance by users. Avoid access to unwanted websites or sites that we do not trust. Beat the latest malware. Stops infections before they spread or cause damage. Protects users from phishing attacks in real time Speed, does not consume machine time. It does not consume memory or disk space. Always updated. Very low false negatives. Very high security with new "strains". **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Price a bit high, compared to other similar tools It is a little harder to deploy Installing with the proxy setting is not always consistent. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** webroot is one of the best security suits available in the market, without a doubt I recommend it, the integration with the different systems that the complete suite has is amazing, it is worth the price for the license ### 14. WebRoot Threat Intelligence is just THAT easy and effective to use! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Veterinary | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 19, 2019 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** We use WebRoot on ALL of our computers that we deploy onto our campus and since implementation there has been absolutely no issues or risks that have come up or passed the system itself. It's simple and easy to install and takes no time to get up and running on each system. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** What I like best about WebRoot Threat Intelligence is that the software itself runs in the background at a very low use and doesn't stress the system at all, even on systems and computers that are very old. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Honestly, there is nothing that I dislike about the software. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** They are an industry leading company for a reason and will continue to choose them for many of the services they provide. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are solving a lot of problems and headaches with the implementation of Webroot Threat Intelligence. It's a constant service that the system can monitor without a human having to do that manually, and if a issue does arise it's very simple to pinpoint and be warned what is actually going on through Webroot. ### 15. Webroot offers great protection products **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kim D. | Nutrition Consultant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 14, 2019 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Webroot is very sensitive and very intuitive, giving the best performance in its field. We experienced many threats through websites, emails and other with other protection services mostly always resulting in manual threat removal. With Webroot there has not been one malicious program or virus that has taken hold and remained. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** What I like best is that it is a product that self manages. It doesn't waste my time. As in I don't have to be bothered with manually allowing updates to the service or reports that I don't necessarily have to read. You set your preferences and its done. I also like that Webroot has a self helping portal website where you can check up on the accounts covered devices. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** The only thing that I dislike about this product is the promotional popups showing and or offering other existing products offered by the brand. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** I think that the Webroot brand and its products are the best out there for small businesses and home use. ### 16. Great protection **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 31, 2019 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** Looking up of malicious IP addresses to be marked as a threat or not in our software. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Malicious incoming traffic can be blocked very easily. Access to websites that cannot be trusted easily can be avoided. The address lookup is pretty fast and does not consume a lot of memory. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Similar tools in the market has a lower price range. It is slightly harder to deploy especially on a proxy. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** The product is a bit pricey and the initial setup is not very obvious, but it is totally worth it. We have had no problems since then. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** Displaying to the users of our website if they are accessing a secure website or not. ### 17. Easy to use **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 19, 2019 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** To classify addresses based on whether they are a threat or not **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** The product was easy to integrate as a service. The database is generally up to date. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** Honestly, there is nothing that I dislike about the software. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** Highly recommend. **What problems is Webroot Threat Intelligence solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are solving a lot of problems with the implementation of Webroot Threat Intelligence.Our system can monitor without someone having to do something manually. ### 18. Have used many antivirus' in my life and Webroot is the BEST! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joe A. | IT Manager, Automotive, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 28, 2018 **Describe the project or task Webroot Threat Intelligence helped with:** In my opinion, Webroot is the best antivirus applications for Windows. It has proven itself time and time again to catch what others will not. I highly recommend Webroot to all my friends, family and business colleagues. **What do you like best about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** What I like best is the ease of use and how powerful it is at catching viruses and malware. **What do you dislike about Webroot Threat Intelligence?** As far as I can tell, Webroot does not have anything that I dislike. **Recommendations to others considering Webroot Threat Intelligence:** In my opinion, Webroot is the best antivirus applications for Windows. It has proven itself time and time again to catch what others will not. 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