Similar components in some suites let you preview the changes and exempt specific ones, while others let you roll back some or all of the changes afterward. Bitdefender’s features stay tightly contained in one app, so they’re out of sight until you actually want to see them.

Bitdefender Photon™ This innovative, exclusive technology helps Bitdefender adapt to the hardware and software configuration of your system to save computing resources and improve speed and performance. To make it easier for you to find the right products, we have divided these modules into different categories. The theft protection in Bitdefender Total Security + Premium VPN includes extensive tools to protect against loss or theft and allows you to control your devices remotely. With a monthly or annual licence, you will always have access to all updates at no additional cost and may upgrade to the latest version of this product immediately when available.

Bitdefender outperforms competitors in terms of malware protection and impact on system performance. On my test system, the software found such files occupying almost a third of a gigabyte of disk space. We’ve built Bitdefender Total Security around our exclusive, in-house technology designed to adapt to your system’s hardware and software configuration and save you valuable computing resources. And Bitdefender’s ransomware-specific components defeated 10 real-world encrypting ransomware samples with zero help from the normal real-time antivirus. In an unusual touch, the malware scanner page offers an extensive list of malware types it detects, including CoinMiner, Banker, and Obfuscated.

Bitdefender Total Security detects and removes both malware targeting macOS and threats made for Windows, so you know the files you send to others are not compromised. The Bitdefender Firewall makes it easier for users to understand and use the module and includes a brand new interface, too. Bitdefender Total Security makes sure your Mac is protected from all new and existing cyber-threats.If you do opt to pay for the full-blown VPN service, you’ll want to use the dedicated app, not the built-in. On completion, the suite offered a detailed report in the form of a lengthy HTML document listing every single file and Registry change. Additionally, during your subscription, you may transfer the package to another computer, share the package within your family, and endlessly scan and reinstall. In addition, access to the webcam and microphone is monitored by programs and apps and blocked if necessary.

When I challenged the Network Threat Protection component to defend against real-world exploits generated by the CORE Impact penetration tool, it detected more of them than most other current products. The Profiles feature lets Bitdefender adjust its behavior to your current computer usage, and the File Shredder deletes sensitive files beyond forensic recovery.When I confirmed my intention, the test virtual machine immediately rebooted and started the data-wipe process. The many layers of software protection keep harmful threats far away from your computer including new developing malware. In addition to PC-only installation, you can now use Bitdefender Total Security on Mac, Smartphone and Tablet. AV-Test Institute rates Android antivirus tools on Protection, Performance, and Usability; Bitdefender received the maximum score in all three categories.