SeekerWebroot AntiVirus
Though it no longer offers remote configuration and its ransomware protection is imperfect, Webroot AntiVirus scans quickly and uses just a trickle of system resources.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- POWERFUL, LIGHTNING-FAST ANTIVIRUS: Protects your computer from viruses and malware through the cloud; Webroot scans faster, uses fewer system resources and safeguards your devices in real-time by identifying and blocking new threats
- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION: Protects your usernames, account numbers and other personal information against keyloggers, spyware and other online threats targeting valuable personal data
- REAL-TIME ANTI-PHISHING: Proactively scans websites, emails and other communications and warns you of potential danger before you click to effectively stop malicious attempts to steal your personal information
- ALWAYS UP TO DATE: Webroot scours 95% of the Internet three times per day including billions of web pages, files and apps to determine what is safe online and enhances the software automatically without time-consuming updates
PROS
+ Fast scan, tiny size
+ Light on system resources
+ Can remediate ransomware damage
+ Advanced features
CONS
- No longer offers remote monitoring and configuration
- Imperfect protection against hand-modified ransomware
- Limited lab test results
- Advanced features require uncommon expertise
- No volume discount
- Firewall settings can be confusing
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By PCMag on October 16, 2014
Though it no longer offers remote configuration and its ransomware protection is imperfect, Webroot AntiVirus scans quickly and uses just a trickle of system resources.
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