Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2022. Fast cloud-based antivirus:
We have reviewed at least two alternative antivirus products, and today we offer you to get acquainted with another antivirus program that has not yet received wide distribution. It's called Webroot SecureAnywhere 2022. www.webroot.com/secure
Key features of the application
Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus features include protection against viruses, rootkits, spyware, phishing, URL checking, and privacy protection. The features of the antivirus include user protection in social networks, the ability to remote control, virus detection for Mac, as well as the presence of a built-in cloud firewall.
The web installer is used to install the antivirus. You can download it from the developer's site. In this case, you will also be asked to enter your email address, to which a temporary activation key will be sent.
Since Webroot SecureAnywhere is an entirely cloud-based antivirus, the installation process takes a matter of seconds, after which a quick check of the system for malicious software immediately begins. It also analyses the compatibility and adapts the antivirus for optimal protection.
Upon completion of the checks, the program reports that from now on the computer is under protection and offers to start using its tools. The antivirus has a simple, dark green user interface with support for the Russian language.
Interface and functionality
The working window of the application is divided into two areas. The left side displays protection information - status, number of checks, subscription expiration date, and other service information. From here you can start scanning your computer. The main control panel for antivirus components is located on the right side.
The panel consists of seven drop-down blocks or modules, each with its own advanced settings.
The "Computer Security" module is responsible for real-time protection, Internet protection and firewall, the "Credential Protection" module ensures the user's security on the Internet.
The backup component and password manager, although included with Webroot SecureAnywhere, are only available in advanced versions of the program. Of greatest interest is the "Utilities" module. The component includes tools for managing some system functions, tools for generating reports, blocking processes, as well as an isolated SafeStart environment, which is a kind of sandbox for launching suspicious applications. In principle, the SafeStart environment can also be used for safe Internet surfing.
The “My Account” module provides access to managing the antivirus and the computer itself via a web interface. There are four scanning modes in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus - fast, thorough, full and custom. The default is a thorough scan that scans critical system files and scans for viruses, trojans, and rootkits. The ability to add exclusions is available for all scan types.
Detailed settings for product components are available in the advanced options window. In this section, you will find the settings for scanning and installing, task scheduler, firewall, adjust the heuristic level, enable or disable additional system protection features, as well as the antivirus itself. webroot.com/safe
This is with regard to the key functions of the antivirus. Well, now about the most important thing. How effective is this antivirus product in reality?
According to independent tests, the antivirus showed unsatisfactory results in detecting virus threats. The conclusion suggests itself - using Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus as the main means of protection is hardly a good idea. The only thing the program coped with on the top five was blocking phishing sites.
