
However, HitmanPro.Alert was unable to detect and block the majority of malware threats in real-time, which is a pretty big problem for an internet security suite.

HitmanPro.Alert’s malware scanner worked well during my tests, catching around 90% of the malware samples I downloaded onto my Windows computer. HitmanPro is an extremely basic on-demand anti-malware scanner, but the upgraded HitmanPro.Alert plan offers HitmanPro’s scanner along with a lot more features, including: And if you’re looking for minimalistic antivirus software at a budget-friendly price, I recommend you take a look at Sophos Home Premium.

Honestly, there are many better antivirus programs out there - premium antiviruses like Norton, Bitdefender, or McAfee all offer perfect malware detection and removal rates, a wide range of useful extras, intuitive dashboards across all operating systems, and excellent customer support. Plus it automatically eradicates viruses, worms, trackers, and spyware so cybercriminal can’t hide keyloggers to steal your passwords and bank account (by Sophos) offers a good Windows-only antivirus scanner with strong exploit protections, but its real-time protection is weak, it doesn’t have phishing protection, and its extra features are all pretty bad.

It removes any trace of existing malicious code to keep your WIN devices clean. HitmanPro doesn’t just block incoming malware. If ransomware is introduced to your system and begins to encrypt files, HitmanPro creates backups of the files and then stops and removes the ransomware so you won’t lose a thing. HitmanPro detects and blocks cybercriminals from gaining access to everyday programs like Microsoft Word – and it alerts you immediately if a program accesses your webcam. HitmanPro.Alert encrypts every keystroke, so malware doesn’t stand a chance. And at only 10 MB, HitmanPro is lightweight you’ll barely notice it as it provides a secondary scan, reinforcing and checking your existing protection to maximize your security. HitmanPro scans in the background and secure against advanced threats. Simply install and scan HitmanPro alongside your existing antivirus protection.

No Need to Uninstall Your Current Antivirus
