It automatically flagged a “promotional tag URL navigation icon” and quickly resolved it during my test. In addition to the vulnerability scanner, the software also looks for other “system anomalies” after running. This is a great feature-outdated software is a hacker’s goldmine (67% of computers affected by the WannaCry virus were running an outdated version of Windows). If the system detects a program with an available update, details of the upgrade and a link to download the new version will appear. There’s also a built-in Patch-Up feature which automatically checks your installed programs to make sure they’re not outdated or contain vulnerabilities. There are three scanning options: a quick scan (which is very quick – mine took less than five minutes), a custom scan, and a full system scan. For those who need reliable protection, that’s great news: both these scanners have fared excellently in independent reviews.

But is this program merely a repackaging of other tools or does it have independent value? SecurityĪntivirus protection forms the core of this security suite but the engines that make this work are actually Avira and BitDefender. Its antivirus protection is powered by two major third-party vendors. Qihoo 360 Total Security is a completely free online security and antivirus solution developed by Qihoo.

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