Its dark interface may not feel welcoming at first, but is easy to get the hang of. After running the 13.9MB start-up file, the program automatically loads. TotalAV Ultimate Antivirus took six minutes to download and install.

The Web Shield also can block sites that are known sources of malware. TotalAV Ultimate’s real-time scanner is set up to catch viruses as they are executing and stop them. It can defend against ransomware and a variety of new exploits. In addition to thwarting the installation of Potentially Unwanted Apps (PUAs), the program can block phishing attempts from suspect websites. On top of protecting against traditional threats, like trojans, rootkits, and worms, it can block annoying and dangerous spam, adware, and spyware.

TotalAV covers the gamut of threats today.

Total AV Types of Malware: Traditional Malware & New Threats On the downside, it lacks the ability to scan email attachments for phishing attempts or hidden malware. The scanning choices are flexible, with the ability to scan inside compressed files, scan for privacy threats, and set the program to automatically scan external media, like flash drives. It takes a moment to schedule scans to be run in the middle of the night, weekly or monthly. From the Dashboard, a Quick or System Scan is one click away. With links to the program’s scanners front and center, it is easy to start, modify, and schedule examinations of your system. There are no parental controls to limit a child’s screen time and block objectionable material. For instance, there’s neither a defense against having a webcam hijacked nor protected folders to prevent key files from being encrypted by a ransomware infection. On the downside, the program lacks the latest protection that its competitors, like Bitdefender Total Security and Kaspersky Total Security, provide.

Those who stray from the web’s safe places will be nudged back by TotalAV’s Safe Site browser extensions’ blocking of dangerous sites there are versions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. In addition, TotalAV’s firewall (web shield feature) can separate your computer from online hackers. It combines traditional malware scanning with real-time behavioral monitoring to stop an infection in its tracks. Total AV Type of Protection: Nearly Complete ProtectionĮveryone needs strong antivirus software these days, and TotalAV Antivirus Ultimate lives up to its name by providing nearly complete protection against the worst the web has on tap.

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