We tested Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall on a Windows XP Pro PC with 512MB of RAM (both packages are Vista-compatible) and carefully monitored system resource utilisation during all aspects of our testing. Now even zero-day threats can be dealt with as the system monitors the overall behaviour of the running processes and data streams. New to this release is the addition of behavioural detection in the antivirus product previously, only signature-based virus detection was available. Through its partnership with Sophos, Webroot is able to totally integrate Sophos' antivirus protection into its package, providing protection against all types of digital threats. Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall comprises two separate yet complementary engines. Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall is intended for single users or small office installations there is no administrative console or central management.īusiness users that need more administrative tools should look at Webroot AntiSpyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus.
Resource utilisation is minimal and, in our tests, there was no noticeable slowdown while browsing the Web. Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall provides real-time and on-demand detection and remediation for virus and malware threats, and it boasts an easy-to-use user interface.
Among companies packaging real-time protection against viruses and malware is Webroot Software.