G Data Internet Security

G Data Internet Security has all the components you expect in a suite, plus backup. However, the quality of those parts is uneven and has improved little in the last few years.

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Product details

  • Full protection for your device - G DATA Internet Security effectively protects computers, smartphones or tablets against viruses, blackmail, spam and phishing
  • Protection against cyber criminals: G DATA can do more than just antivirus - Our excellent security technologies protect you from data thieves and blackmailers
  • Secure online banking and shopping - In addition to virus protection and a firewall, BankGuard technology ensures that you are optimally protected while shopping and banking
  • Automatic testing of USB sticks and external hard drives: The excellent antivirus module also scans external drives for digital malware, keeping your PC reliably clean
  • Cloud-Backup: Automatically store your encrypted backups in the Cloud – using Dropbox or Google Drive

PROS

+ Good scores in our hands-on antivirus tests
+ Includes firewall, spam filter, parental control
+ File shredder for secure deletion
+ Attractive prices

CONS

- Backup system doesn't currently work
- Firewall vulnerable to attack
- Ineffective parental controls
- Mixed scores from independent labs

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 16, 2015
G Data Internet Security has all the components you expect in a suite, plus backup. However, the quality of those parts is uneven and has improved little in the last few years.
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