Scanguard Review

GENERAL INFO

Money-back Guarantee: YES
Platforms: PC, Mac, Android, and iOS

SCANNING

Real-time Antivirus: YES
USB Virus Scan: YES
Auto Virus Scanning: YES
Manual Virus Scanning: YES
Registry Startup Scan: YES
Scheduled Scan: YES

THREAT TYPE

Anti-Spyware: YES
Anti-Trojan: YES
Anti-Phishing: YES
Anti-Adware: YES
Anti-Ransomware: YES
Anti-Malware: YES
Email-Protection: NO
Anti-Worm: YES
Anti-Rootkit: YES
Anti-Spam: NO
Chat/IM Protection: NO

EXTRA FEATURES

Personal Firewall: YES
Password Manager: YES
Ad Blocker: YES
Gamer Mode: NO
Webcam and mic protection: NO
Smartphone Optimizer: YES
Safe Browser: NO
Parental Controls: YES
VPN Service: YES
Device Tune-up: YES

SUPPORT

Live Chat: YES
Email Support: YES
Phone Support: YES
Ticket Support: NO

FEATURES

Scanguard is a British antivirus firm headquartered in Surrey. It was only introduced in 2016, yet millions of people already rely on it to protect their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. This level of confidence may be due to the fact that Scanguard is owned by Protected.net. Yes, the same business as TotalAV, another industry-leading antivirus brand. So, while the brand may be new, the underlying technology is not.

Scanguard includes four major security features. The Malware Guard is designed to protect you from dangerous software such as trojans and worms, which may cause havoc on your computer and smartphone if left unchecked. Then there's the Ransomware Guard, which prevents cybercriminals from holding your computer hostage until they get payment. Scanguard also offers a Spyware Guard that protects you from malware meant to secretly acquire information about you, such as your login credentials and credit card information. Finally, the Adware Guard will assist in keeping those pesky advertisements away.

Together, these features provide a robust defense against a variety of malware threats. Real-time protection from Scanguard also analyzes both incoming traffic and the programs and files currently present on your device. It looks for any modifications or questionable activities and, if found, keeps them from opening or running until you accept or refuse them. We really appreciate how devoted and comprehensive Scanguard is when it comes to monitoring activities. After all, it is much better to detect any concerns soon to prevent them from becoming hazardous malware threats.

ARE THERE ANY EXTRAS?

Scanguard claims "one product, complete protection, " and it's not just a fancy slogan. Besides some solid security features, Scanguard offers a good range of privacy and device optimization tools. Here are some of them:

IS IT SAFE AND RELIABLE?

Being a relatively new business, Scanguard hasn't undergone thorough testing by any independent testing labs like AV-Comparatives, SE Labs, and AV-Test. However, we can evaluate ScanGuard's dependability based on the data at hand and our personal expertise. It appears to use a last-generation antivirus engine because in our tests, it handled all known viruses and was able to find zero-day samples. Its anti-phishing tool effectively blocks questionable pages as it should. Even the entry-level edition of the software has a built-in firewall capability. Auto-scanning is efficient and has little noticeable influence on the system. If there are any drawbacks, we haven't found them, therefore overall, we only have great things to say about Scanguard.

EASE OF USE AND SETUP

Scanguard is all about usability and excellent design. The official website is pleasant and soothing, and the antivirus itself is simple to use. The downloading and installation procedures are easy and straightforward. All of the features are available to you straight away. To make sense of it all, no science degree is required. Cross-device interoperability is also fantastic, so you can be sure that the experience with an Android will be the same as with all other devices. The higher options are equally simple to use and accessible. You can also customize the antivirus to your preference with a few mouse clicks. All things considered, Scanguard is an adaptable and user-friendly security solution.

WILL IT SLOW DOWN MY COMPUTER?

Not at all! On the contrary, Scanguard provides a range of functions like the Disc Cleaner Pro and Battery Monitor that are meant to improve device performance. Real-time scans also didn't bog down the system throughout our tests, so you can focus on your job without worrying about the antivirus running in the background.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

The customer service is excellent. Live chat and email are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the folks on the other end of the line are really professional and helpful. Furthermore, there is a large knowledge base on the official website that allows you to fix whatever problem you're having on your own.

THE VERDICT

This antivirus's biggest selling points are its friendly dashboard, useful extra features, and first-rate customer service.