When you’re browsing the internet or downloading files, 360 security will be present to make sure nothing malicious is lurking. It can prevent access to potentially dangerous websites as well as scan your browser history, monitor how much data you’re using, and even find your phone that’s gone missing.
The suite also includes a firewall, a shredder of data and scheduled system cleaning tools. It can update drivers automatically, has anti-tracking functions and even provides you with access to tech support with a single click.
Although there are numerous settings and options however, the interface of the program is easy to use and understand. The majority of things are controlled via a large button, switch or checkmark, which is a good thing from a ergonomics point of view. The program is free and available for both Windows and Mac.
The antivirus itself does a good job protecting your computer from malware. Its real-time detection is able to detect more than 95% of threats, and didn’t cause any false positives in my testing. It’s not as effective in terms of degree of detection as other top products in terms of scans and heuristics.
360 Total Security offers a variety of additional security and maintenance options, including a VPN available only available in the premium version. The heuristic algorithm it uses to detect malware by examining the behavior of a program. This is very useful, particularly if the threat has not yet been signed. The program has a cleanup tool, along with other tune-up programs that can enhance PC performance.