Familiarity with Anti-malwares (Home solutions) – Part II - ITperfection

In the previous post, we reviewed the products of five manufacturers. We now intend to review the products of five other companies. See also: Familiarity with Anti-malwares (Home solutions) – Part I

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ESET is a Slovak internet security company that offers anti-virus and firewall products. ESET is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, and was awarded the recognition of the most successful Slovak company in 2008, 2009 and in 2010. ESET is privately held and has branch offices in San Diego, United States; Montreal, Canada; Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Prague, Czech Republic; Kraków, Poland; Singapore; and Australia as well as distributors in over 180 countries. On 2 July 2018, ESET joined the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, a public commitment among more than 40 global companies to protect the Cybersecurity of end-users. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/ESET)

ESET official website

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This company has these home anti-malware:

Nod32 Antivirus (essential antivirus)
Internet Security (advanced antivirus)
Smart Security Premium (premium antivirus)
ESET Cyber Security
ESET Cyber Security Pro
Mobile Security

Nod32 Antivirus

It’s a basic antivirus. It’s available for Windows, Linux and Mac.

You can download it by this link.

This product has following features:

Antivirus and antispyware: Provides proactive protection against all types of digital threats, including viruses, rootkits, worms and spyware.
Anti-Phishing: Protects your privacy and assets against attempts by fake websites to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords or banking details.
Scan while downloading files: Decreases scanning time by scanning specific file types − such as archives − during the download process.
Advanced Memory Scanner: Enables improved detection of persistent malware that employs multiple layers of encryption to conceal its activity.
Script-Based Attack Protection: Detects attacks by malicious scripts that try to exploit Windows PowerShell. Also detects malicious JavaScripts that can attack via your browser.
Ransomware Shield: Blocks malware that tries to lock you out of your personal data and then asks you to pay a ransom to unlock it.
UEFI Scanner: Protects from threats that attack your computer on a deeper level, even before the start of Windows, on systems with the UEFI system interface.
Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS): Lets you customize the behavior of the system in greater detail. Gives you the option to specify rules for system registry, active processes and programs to fine-tune your security posture.
Idle-state scanning: Aids system performance by performing in-depth scans when your computer is not in use. Helps detect potential inactive threats before they can cause damage.
Device Control: Allows you to prevent unauthorized copying of your private data to an external device. Allows you to block storage media – CDs, DVDs, USB sticks, and disk storage devices. Lets you block devices connecting via Bluetooth, FireWire and serial/parallel ports.
Exploit Blocker: Blocks attacks specifically designed to evade antivirus detection and eliminates lockscreens and ransomware. Protects against attacks on web browsers, PDF readers and other applications, including Java-based software.
Cloud-powered scanning: Speeds up scans by whitelisting safe files based on the ESET Live Grid® file reputation database. Helps to proactively stop unknown malware based on its behavior, by comparing it with our cloud-based reputation system.
Small system footprint: Maintains high performance and extends the lifetime of hardware. Fits any type of system environment. Saves internet bandwidth with extremely small update packages.
Gamer mode: ESET automatically switches to silent mode when any program is run in full-screen. Postpones system updates and notifications to save resources for gaming, video, photos or presentations.
Portable computer support: Postpones all non-actionable pop-up windows, updates and system-hungry activities to preserve system resources so that you can stay online and unplugged longer.
One-click solution: Lets you view your protection status and access the most frequently used tools from all screens. Offers comprehensive, one-click solutions to potential issues.
Smooth product upgrades: Benefit from new protection technologies as soon as they become available, for a continuously high level of security.
Settings for advanced users: Offers in-depth security settings to fit your needs. Allows you to define maximum scanning depth, scanning time, size of the scanned files and archives, and much
Transfer license to a different device: Your ESET license is flexible, so you can transfer it to a new computer or device any time you like.
ESET SysInspector: An advanced diagnostic tool that captures critical information from the system to troubleshoot a broad range of security and compatibility issues.

Internet Security

It’s advanced protection. This product automatically protects your internet banking and offers a special secured browser through which you can safely pay online and access web-based crypto wallets.

It’s available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. You can download it by this link

This product has all the capabilities and features of Node32 Antivirus, but it also has a few more features and capabilities:

Webcam Protection: Constantly monitors all the processes and applications running on your computer, to see which ones want to use your webcam. It alerts you to any that unexpectedly try to access your webcam, and lets you block them.
Firewall: Prevents unauthorized access to your computer and misuse of your personal data.
Network Attack Protection: Automatically protects your computer from malicious network traffic, blocking threats revealed by dangerous traffic patterns.
Banking & Payment Protection: Features a special secured browser through which you can safely pay online. Automatically protects you on internet banking and while accessing web-based crypto-wallets. Encrypts the communication between the keyboard and the browser for safer transactions. Protects you from keyloggers.
Connected Home Monitor: Enables you to test your home router for vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords or out of date firmware, and offers you remediation options. Provides you with an easy-to-access list of router-connected devices (smartphone, IoT, etc.), to show you who’s connected. Enables you to scan smart devices for vulnerabilities, and gives you suggestions on how to fix possible issues.
Out-of-Home Network: Alerts you when connecting to an unknown network and prompts you to switch to the Strict Protection mode. Makes your device invisible to other computers connected to the same network.
Parental Control: Gives you the option to choose from predeﬁned categories according to the age of your kids. Lets you set a password to protect settings against modiﬁcation as well as prevent unauthorized product uninstallation.
Botnet Protection: Added layer of security that protects against botnet malware – preventing your computer from being misused for spam and network attacks. Benefit from a new type of detection thanks to Network Signatures, for even faster blocking of malicious traffic.
Antispam: Keeps unwanted emails from clogging your inbox.
Location Tracking: Lets you mark a device as missing via the ESET® Anti-Theft web interface at my.eset.com to initiate automatic monitoring. Displays position on a map based on the Wi-Fi networks in range when the device comes online. Allows you to access the gathered information via ESET Anti-Theft at my.eset.com.
Laptop Activity Watch: Allows you to watch thieves via your laptop’s built-in camera. Collects snapshots of the missing laptop’s screen. Saves all recent photos and snapshots to the web interface at my.eset.com.
Anti-Theft Optimization: Lets you easily set up/configure Anti-Theft for maximum protection of your device. Makes it easy to configure Windows auto-login and operating system account passwords. Helps you increase the level of security by prompting you to modify key system settings.
One-Way Messaging: At my.eset.com, create a message and have it displayed on your missing device – to increase the chances of its retrieval.

Smart Security Premium

It’s premium protection. This product encrypt your files and removable media for ultra-secure safeguarding of your data, and protect yourself in case of data theft or laptop loss.

It’s available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. You can download it by this link

This product has all the capabilities and features of Internet Security, but it also has two more features and capabilities:

Secure Data: Allows you to encrypt your files and removable media, such as USB sticks. Protects against data theft in the event of USB-key or laptop loss, and allows secure collaboration and data sharing.
Password manager: Helps you store and organize passwords, automatically fill in forms, and generate extra-strong encrypted passwords for extra security.

Cyber Security

It’s a basic antivirus for Mac OS. This product has following features and capabilities:

Antivirus and Anti spyware
Anti-Phishing

Small System Footprint

Removable Media Control
Presentation Mode
Cloud-Powered Scanning
Automatic Updates

Cyber Security Pro

It’s an advanced antivirus for Mac OS. This product has all the capabilities and features of Cyber Security, but it also has two more features and capabilities:

Personal Firewall
Parental Control

Mobile Security

This product is available for Android. There are two version:

Free
Premium

You can download the ESET Mobile Security app and enjoy using the Premium features FREE for 30 days. After this 30-day period, you can either purchase a Premium license or use the free version indefinitely.

Free Features are:

Antivirus
Real-Time Scanning
Security Report
Activity Log
Remote Lock
Remote Siren
Tablet Support

And Premium features are:

All free features
App Lock
Anti-Phishing
Proactive Anti-Theft
Scheduled Scanning
Low Battery Alert
Automatic update of virus database
Connected Home Monitor
Security Audit

Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG is a German multinational computer security software company that it was founded in 2006. Avira’s headquarters are located near Lake Constance, in Tettnang, Germany. The company has additional offices in the USA, China, Romania, and the Netherlands. (Sources: en.wikipedia.org/Avira)

Avira official website

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Avira has these products as home anti-malware:

Free Antivirus
Antivirus Pro
Free Security
Internet Security for Windows

Free Antivirus

This product is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

Windows version of this product has this features:

Antivirus Scanner
Nightvision
PUA Shield
Safe Browsing
Ad Blocker
Browser Tracking Blocker

You can download it by this link

Mac version of this product has this features:

Real-Time Scanner
System Scanner
Configurator
Quarantine Management
Browsing Tracking blocker
Activity Stream
Safe Browsing

You can download it by this link

Android version of this product has this features:

Antivirus Protection
Network Scanner
Identity Safeguard
Web Protection

You can download this app from the Google Play Store

iOS version of this product has this features:

Anti-theft
Web Protection
iOS Updater
Contacts backup

You can download this app from the App Store

Antivirus Pro

This product is available for Windows and Mac. Antivirus pro has following features and capabilities:

A New anti-ransomware that stops even unknown mutations before they attack
Lets you bank, shop, pay & email with complete confidence
Repairs files & is lighter on your system than any other antivirus
Intuitive interface gives you both control over your security and the freedom to automate all your tasks
Install with two clicks, scan with a click, or set and forget it
Blocks even the most sophisticated phishing attacks on your Credit cards, bank details, and passwords
Immunizes you against banking Trojans, infected websites, and fake shopping carts
Prevents keyloggers from stealing your passwords
Protects in real time against all existing and emerging malware
Blocks infected sites
Secures you while streaming music and films online
Cleans files and applications compromised by malware our repair capabilities can help
Scans downloaded music files, photos, and torrents for all known and emerging threats
Scans files kept in cloud storage services such as Flickr
Unique service: Priority cloud scanning means your files are scanned sooner and faster
Blocks potentially unwanted applications (PUA) or “bloatware” from installing adware and unwanted toolbars
Is compatible with all mail clients such as Outlook and web-based services such as Google.
Protects you from all email-borne threats such as spam or phishing links
Scans all email attachments
Scans removable devices, from memory sticks to hard drives

You can download Windows version by this link

You can download Mac version by this link

Free Security

This product safeguards you, your data, and devices from all types of threats (including the vulnerabilities lurking in your own machine, like weak passwords or outdated software). Every trace you leave online, what you buy, where you are, what you search for, which passwords you use—you’re being tracked by third parties. Avira keeps it private and for your eyes only by making you invisible online. This product comes with built-in performance optimizers. They accelerate boot times, extend battery life, and rid your system of junk.

Avira free security is available only for Windows. You can download it by this link

Internet Security for Windows

This product:

Generates and securely stores strong, unique passwords
Logs you in automatically if you choose
Synchronizes passwords & account details across all your devices
Blocks Threats (viruses, Trojans, worms, keyloggers, etc.)
Scans Downloads (music, photos, torrents, and files kept in the cloud)
Scans Email Attachments, includes all mail clients (e.g. Outlook) and web-based services (e.g. Gmail)
Blocks Ransomware. It stops any attempt to alter, delete, or encrypt your personal files
Stops Phishing Attacks
Scans USB devices
Finds hidden toolbars and bloatware in download packages that slow you down
Scans Cloud
Updates your software applications (over 150) from the source
Lets you select a list of apps you want to automatically update
Updates all your drivers from the source
Automatically updates your operating system
Detects and notifies you of any outdated software on your PC
Silently downloads and installs the latest version of your software
Imports, exports, creates backup and syncs all your passwords
Encrypts all your passwords (256 bit)

Trend Micro Inc. (Torendo Maikuro Kabushiki-Gaisha) is an American Japanese multinational cyber security software company with global headquarters in Tokyo, and Texas with regional headquarters and R&D centers in Asia, Europe, and North America. The company develops enterprise security software for servers, containers, & cloud computing environments, networks, and end points. Its cloud and virtualization security products provide automated security for customers of VMware, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. (Sources: en.wikipedia.org/TrendMicro)

Trend Micro official website

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This company offers these products as anti-malware (home solutions):

Antivirus plus
Internet Security
Maximum Security
Antivirus for Mac
Mobile Security

Antivirus Plus

This antivirus is great product with simple protection against complex threats. This product also called is Antivirus + Security. It’s available only for Windows. This product:

Blocks dangerous websites that can steal your personal data
Prevents malicious software attacks
Defends against ransomware and other online dangers
Is a Guard against phishing e-mails

This antivirus has also other capabilities:

Advanced AI Learning
Trend Micro Pay Guard

Internet Security

This product is an advanced online protection. It’s available only for Windows. Internet Security has an advanced AI learning,

This product:

Defends against ransomware and other online dangers
Quickly fixes common problems and gets everything running at top speed
Keeps scams out of your inbox
Allows children to explore the web safely, with both time and content limits
Blocks dangerous websites that can steal personal data
Avoids Fraud and Scams
Secures privacy on social media

Maximum Security

This product is a powerful protection for up to 10 devices and available for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Maximum Security has an advanced AI learning,

This product:

Gives comprehensive security for your PC, Mac, and mobile devices
Blocks dangerous websites that can steal your personal data
Secures your transactions
Allows children to explore the web safely with both time and content limits
Defends against ransomware and other online dangers
Fixes common computer problems and gets everything running at top speed
Avoids Fraud and Scams
Creates and manages complex passwords for you
Secures privacy on social media

Antivirus for Mac

This antivirus is a simple protection against complex threats for Mac devices. This product has Machine learning technology.

This antivirus:

Defends against ransomware and other online dangers
Blocks dangerous websites that can steal personal data
Prevents unauthorized use of your camera and microphone
Protects yourself from malicious software attacks
Avoids Fraud and Scams
Keeps children safe online
Secures privacy on social media

Mobile Security

This product is available for Android and iOS. This app protects you against malicious apps, ransomware, dangerous websites, unsafe Wi-Fi networks, unwanted access to your device, and more. Optimize your mobile phone to keep it running at peak performance.

This product:

Provides advanced security and privacy
Improves performance of your mobile
Stops threats
Prevents mobile apps from loading dangerous and risky websites when you browse.

You can download this app from Google Play Store and App Store.

McAfee, LLC is an American global computer security software company headquartered in Santa Clara, California and claims to be the world’s largest dedicated technology security company. The company was purchased by Intel in February 2011 and became part of the Intel Security division. On September 7, 2016, Intel announced a strategic deal with TPG Capital to convert Intel Security into a joint venture between both companies called McAfee. That deal closed on April 3, 2017. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/McAfee)

McAfee official website

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This company has also launched a variety of home and personal products, which we will review a few:

Total Protection
LiveSafe
Mobile Security for Android
Mobile Security for iOS

You can see System requirements for all McAfee products by this link

Total Protection

McAfee Total Protection is available in three packages:

For the individual, which covers one device.
Multi-device package, which covers five devices
Household package, which covers ten devices.

McAfee software is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices.

This product provides a wide array of protections to help secure your devices, privacy and identity. Ideal for families with a variety of devices, McAfee Total Protection provides Windows, Mac and mobile virus protection, spam filtering capabilities, the ability to securely encrypt sensitive files and much, much more.

Also this product will help you erase the digital footprints that could be used to compromise your identity or invade your privacy.

With McAfee Total Protection you can keep your browsing habits and data safe from prying eyes when connected to public Wi-Fi.

This Product also includes a secure VPN which encrypts your bank-grade to protect your location, banking credentials and credit card info. Of course, Secure VPN is available only when you’re enrolled in auto-renewal.

This solution includes four type/license:

Single Device
Individual/Couples
Family
Ultimate

Single Device version has these features and capabilities:

Secure VPN: It keeps your personal information and online habits private with a bank-grade encryption.
Performance Optimization: It blocks auto-play videos on websites and minimize bandwidth usage.
Home Network Security: It secures your firewall and block hackers from accessing your home network.
Password Manager: You can store and manage all your online passwords in a single location by this feature.
Safe Web Browsing: Browse confidently knowing risky sites will be blocked.
McAfee Shredder: It deletes sensitive files completely to ensure no traces are left behind.
Encrypted Storage: It keeps sensitive files private by storing them on your PC with 256-bit AES encryption.

Individual/Couples version has all these features/capabilities and also:

Identity Theft Protection Essentials: It’s available when you’re enrolled in auto renewal, stay ahead of would-be identity thieves with our identity monitoring and recovery tools.

Family and Ultimate have also another capability:

Safe Family: It protects the entire household using a single subscription; get peace of mind knowing your kids are protected online. In fact, Safe Family gives you an extra set of hands to juggle your kids’ digital lives, from helping them build good habits to managing their app usage and online time. You can even keep track of their location when they’re getting some much-needed outdoor time.

LiveSafe

This product is an ultimate protection for PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets. It’s available for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.

This product includes these capabilities and features:

Secure VPN: It keeps your personal information and online habits private with a bank-grade encryption.
Mobile Security for your Android and iOS devices and cross-device protection for your PCs, Macs and more.
Safe Family
Identity Theft Protection Essentials: It’s available when you’re enrolled in auto renewal, stay ahead of would-be identity thieves with our identity monitoring and recovery tools.
Anti-spam: It removes junk mail before it reaches your inbox.
Password Manager: You can store and manage all your online passwords in a single location by this feature.
Web Advisor to browse, shop, and bank with confidence by sidestepping attacks with clear warnings of risky websites, links and files.
PC Optimization to help you get things done faster by making your computer focus on the task at hand, automatically.
Web Boost to browse without interruption and maximize your battery and bandwidth by pausing autoplay videos.
App Boost to give your resource-hungry apps the power they need to get the job done faster.
Shredder: It deletes sensitive files completely to ensure no traces are left behind.
QuickClean to remove unwanted files, reclaim storage and purge cookies and temporary files.
File Lock to place your sensitive files under lock-and-key quickly and easily with 256-bit AES encryption.
McAfee’s Virus Protection Pledge that includes 100% Guarantee: Viruses removed or your money back, available with auto-renewal.

You can protect an unlimited number of personal devices you own for the duration of your subscription with McAfee LiveSafe.

Mobile Security for Android

This product includes: Safe web browsing, free award-winning security scan and Wi-Fi privacy protection (VPN) available with upgrade. McAfee Mobile Security protects your mobile devices and personal data from cyber threats, unsecured networks and malicious apps. It defends against the latest cyber threats in your apps, Wi-Fi connection and files to prevent viruses, malware and ransomware from infecting your Android devices.

Also, with McAfee VPN privacy protection and safe web† browsing, you can use public hotspots, surf on the web and bank online with confidence. On Android devices, you can place your sensitive apps under lock and key so only you can access them. This product finds your phone with a map location service, sound a remote alarm, or get step-by-step help for tracking it. Lock your lost device and erase all data if it falls into the wrong hands.

There are three plan for this app:

Starter
Standard
Plus

Starter plan includes these features and capabilities:

Security Scan
Privacy Check
Anti-Theft
Safe Wi-Fi
Battery Booster
Memory Booster
Storage Cleaner
Track Data Usage

Standard plan has all above + following features and capabilities:

Media Backup
24/7 Phone Support
No In-app Ads
Secure App Lock
Guest Mode
Safe Web

And finally Plus plan addition all above, it has also Wi-Fi Guard VPN feature.

Mobile Security for iOS

This app includes: Safe web browsing, free award-winning security scan and Wi-Fi privacy protection (VPN) available with upgrade. McAfee Mobile Security for iOS, the ultimate protection for iPhone and iPad users, not only protects your device, but also keeps your personal data, your online transactions, and online surfing experience secure.

McAfee Mobile Security protects your mobile devices and personal data from cyber threats, unsecured networks and malicious apps. It defends against the latest cyber threats in your apps, Wi-Fi connection and files to prevent viruses, malware and ransomware from infecting your Android devices. Also, with McAfee VPN privacy protection and safe web† browsing, you can use public hotspots, surf on the web and bank online with confidence. On Android devices, you can place your sensitive apps under lock and key so only you can access them. This product finds your phone with a map location service, sound a remote alarm, or get step-by-step help for tracking it. Lock your lost device and erase all data if it falls into the wrong hands.

There are three plan for this app:

Starter
Standard
Plus

Starter plan includes these features and capabilities:

System & Wi-Fi Scan
Media Vault
Anti-Theft
Contacts Backup

Standard plan has all above + following features and capabilities:

24/7 Phone Support
No In-app Ads
Safe Web

And finally Plus plan addition all above, it has also Wi-Fi Guard VPN feature.

Sophos Group plc is a British security software and hardware company. Sophos develops products for communication endpoint, encryption, network security, email security, mobile security and unified threat management. Sophos is primarily focused on providing security software to 100- to 5,000-seat organizations. While not a primary focus, Sophos also protects home users, through free and paid antivirus solutions (Sophos Home/Home Premium) intended to demonstrate product functionality. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/Sophos)

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This company has only one product as home solution: Sophos Home. This product Protects Macs, PCs, and Android and iOS devices.

Sophos Home is the security solution to defend all of your devices. From advanced ransomware protection to cutting-edge AI malware detection with deep learning, protect your devices from never-before-seen threats.

This product has these capabilities:

Parental Web Filtering: By this product, you can control the content your children can view online. Also, you can easily select filtering categories around adult content, potentially inappropriate content, or social networking sites and blogs.
Web Security: Sophos Home blocks websites that are malicious or potentially compromised, including sites that were created as part of a fraudulent phishing attack, for safe browsing, banking, and shopping.
Banking Protection: This product secures your banking and credit card information against malicious third parties and keylogger software.
Privacy Protection: This product prevents invasions of online privacy, and it alerts you when an outside source is attempting to access your webcam or mic. Plus, Sophos Home encrypts your keystrokes so cybercriminals and keylogger software can’t capture what you’re typing.
Identity Protection: This product supports password security by preventing malware from stealing your usernames or passwords stored in your machine’s memory.

There are two plan for this product: