If you’re surfing the internet or downloading files 360 security will be present to ensure that nothing harmful lurks. It can block access to websites that are suspicious or browser histories, scan your browsing history, monitor how much data you’re using, and even find your phone that’s gone missing.
The suite comes with the firewall and shredder for data, as well in tools to help you clean your system on a scheduled basis. It can automatically update drivers, has anti-tracking features and even gives you access to privileged technical support access in just one click.
There are a lot of settings and options however, the interface of the software is easy to navigate and understand. The majority of settings are controlled by a large switch or button. This is great from a ergonomic perspective. The program is available on both Windows and Mac, and it’s free to use (ad-supported).
The antivirus does a good job protecting your computer from malware. Its real-time protection detects more than 90% of threats and it didn’t generate any false positives during my tests. It doesn’t offer the same level of detection that the leading products do in terms of file scanning and heuristics.
360 Total Security offers a variety of security and maintenance options as well as a VPN, which is only available in the premium version. Its heuristic engine can detect malware by examining a program’s behavior. This could be extremely useful particularly if the threat isn’t well-known and doesn’t have a signature yet. The program also comes with the ability to clean up and other tools to tune-up that can aid in improving the performance of your PC.