G Data Internet Security

The most important features of G Data Internet Security

Firewall

Monitors all incoming and outgoing connections to protect against hackers and spy software - fully automatically or according to your own rules.

Cloud backup Optimized

Automatically save your encrypted backups in the cloud - on Dropbox, Google Drive or DriveOnWeb.

Anti ransomware Optimized

No chance for blackmail Trojans: G Data protects you from criminals encrypting your files.

G DATA BankGuard

G Data patented technology protects your browser from manipulation by data thieves - for secure online banking and shopping.

Anti spam

Blocks spam such as advertising and phishing emails and keeps your email inbox clean.

Parental controls

Control your children's internet usage: set times and only let your children surf on verified sites.

Virus scanner

Rely on the highest detection rates thanks to technologies working in parallel. You receive new virus signatures every hour for the best protection against malware.

Exploit protection

Protects your computer from criminals exploiting security gaps, for example in Office applications and PDF readers.

This is how G Data protects your path through the web

For online banking and shopping

The connection between your bank and your computer is usually encrypted. The data transfer is decrypted in your browser: cybercriminals use banking Trojans to get involved in the process. As soon as you make a transfer, the attackers manipulate the data sent. Your money then no longer goes to the intended recipient, such as an online shop, but ends up in another account.

Of course, G Data virus scanner recognizes banking Trojans based on their characteristics. If this malware already has its own signature, Internet Security renders the malware harmless as soon as it is downloaded. G Data BankGuard technology also protects against as yet unknown dangers: The function ensures that your browser only displays verified and genuine content.

How does BankGuard do this?

Manipulations by banking Trojans take place in certain files in the main memory. G DATA BankGuard automatically detects when an infection attempt occurs and replaces the affected storage area with a secure copy.

While you receive and send emails

In addition to the files on your hard drive and external storage, G Data virus scanner also checks your emails for malicious content. This applies to all messages that you receive and send using the email program on your computer. If the scanner finds nothing, the G Data anti-spam function is also activated: the application checks the emails for characteristics that are typical of spam. These characteristics are used to calculate a value that reflects the probability of spam.

In addition to its own assessment, OutbreakShield technology compares the results with a database on the Internet - here the patterns of massively sent viruses and spam emails are recorded. In this way, G Data Internet Security closes the gap in real time that exists between the start of a mass mailing and its combating using specially adapted signatures.

While surfing

The virus monitor checks all files that come from the web. It stops infected documents, images, etc. as soon as they are downloaded. This means that even unnoticed downloads no longer pose a threat to you. Internet security does not only rely on virus signatures that are updated every hour. In addition to the signature scan, the software works with a cloud solution: This online storage collects properties of current files that contain malicious code. These properties are compared with those of your files - and you quickly find out whether everything is secure.

And how does G DATA protect against dangerous websites?

Internet addresses are also collected in the cloud: If a URL in the database is known to distribute malicious content, G Data browser protection blocks the page. So if cybercriminals try to trap you with phishing links, you have nothing to worry about. This also applies to attacks via social networks: links in false posts and advertisements are not opened in the browser.

Regardless of the cloud, G Data Web Protection examines all data that is sent to your computer when you access a website. This way it detects dangerous content before you open the page.

System requirements

• Windows 10 / 8.x / 7: Min. 2 GB RAM (32 & 64 bit)
• An internet connection is required for installation, virus signature and software updates