Anti-Spyware Protection 101

Anti-Spyware Protection 101

Spyware is defined as a dangerous type of malware that quietly gathers a user’s sensitive information, including their browsing and computing habits, and reports it to unauthorized third parties. Your compromised information can then become a target for financial crimes, identity theft and more! To prevent and protect against spyware, security software is crucial.

As technology advances, privacy and cybersecurity are harder than ever to achieve and maintain, but you can trust Total Defense’s Anti-Spyware Protection software to protect all your devices against potential spyware attacks.

Protect your PC, laptop, tablets and mobile phones from malicious spyware attacks with Total Defense’s security software, including Essential Anti-Virus for Mac, Premium Internet Security, Ultimate Internet Security.

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Essential Anti-Virus

Total Defense 2019 version

Viruses constantly evolve, our Essential Anti-Virus security ensures you’re totally covered with smart, and powerful protection for your Windows desktops and laptops. High performance virus detection without slowing you down.

All new Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus – More secure and easier to use than ever.

  • Real-time protection from viruses, spyware and all forms of malware for Windows desktops and laptops
  • Easy to use – simple and lightweight
  • Free US-based support – Free expert installation and product set-up help

Secure your PC from hackers

Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus — powerful protection ensures you’re always safe and guards your PC against viruses, spyware, ransomware, trojans, rootkits and the latest emerging malware threats which can steal your personal information, digital assets and identity.

Key Features

  • NEW Advanced Threat Protection – We don’t wait around for threats to strike, but proactively protect your Windows desktops and laptops by detecting the latest viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other online dangers.
  • NEW Easy-to-use interface – quick setup, easy scheduling, plus strong security – set it and forget it
  • Quick scan & one-click installation keeps it simple and secure
  • Automatic updates keep your PC secure with the latest virus information
  • Auto scanning of USB drives blocks portable malware from entering your PC
  • Protect up to 3 Windows devices

Detect and remove any threat, without negative impact on your speed and performance.


Total Defense 2019 version

Our Essential Anti-Virus for Mac security ensures you’re totally covered with smart, and proactive protection. Give your Mac maximum protection without compromising speed and performance.

Anti-Malware Protection

Simple, smart, and reliable protection from viruses, spyware, and malware on up to 3 of your Mac’s.

Prevents Mac Ransomware Attacks

Our newest feature called Safe Files is a layer of prevention against ransomware that tries to encrypt sensitive information on your computer. It acts like a vault where you can safely store your most valuable files. Once saved here, Anti-Virus for Mac will make sure nobody tampers with your valuable files.

Real-Time Protection

Once your Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus for Mac has been installed, all changes to your files and system are monitored around the clock to ensure your computer hasn’t been compromised and performs optimally.

Ultra Fast Malware Scanning

Fast scanning and ironclad protection against malware without slowing you down. So fast and so discreet, you won’t even know it’s there, working to keep your Mac safe.

Total Defense 2019 version

Total Defense Premium Internet Security is an easy-to-use, all-in-one subscription service that protects your PCs, Macs, Android tablets and smartphones against viruses, ransomware, spyware, identity theft, and prevents against data asset loss with cloud-based online backup with anywhere, anytime access to your important files.

All new Total Defense Premium – more secure and easier to use than ever.

  • Protection for all the connected devices in your home – PCs, Macs, Android smartphones & tablets
  • Proactive protection from viruses, spyware, ransomware and all forms of malware
  • Alerts you to social media scams and suspicious content
  • Protects your photos and other irreplaceable files with cloud-based online backup
  • Free US-based support – Free expert installation and product set-up help

Premium Protection – powerful real-time security for your personal devices

Total Defense Premium Internet Security provides simple, smart, and reliable protection from viruses, ransomware, spyware, and malware on up to 5 of your PCs, Macs, Android tablets and smartphones. It has advanced features like Ransomware protection, Anti-phishing filters and also includes 10 GB of cloud storage.

Key Features

  • NEW Ransomware protection – our Advanced Threat Protection guards your most important files from ransomware attacks
  • NEW Anti-Phishing – protection from phishing attacks, Internet fraud, and malicious websites
  • NEW Easy-to-use interface – quick setup, easy scheduling, plus strong security – set it and forget it
  • Malware protection – multi-layered scanning technology offers enhanced protection
  • Identity theft protection – stop cyber criminals from gaining access to your personal information
  • Family protection – safeguard your children from online predators and offensive content
  • Social media protection – stay secure from malicious content while on your social networks
  • Mobile protection – fend off Android malware, block intruders, and even lock or erase your data if you lose your mobile phone
  • 10GB Online backup – keep your digital files and photos safe
  • Protects up to 5 devices

Surf with confidence – smart, fast, and powerful protection from viruses, ransomware and malware.


Total Defense 2019 version

Total Defense Ultimate Internet Security is an easy-to-use, all-in-one Internet security suite that protects you and your devices from the latest online threats. High performance virus detection without slowing you down — on your devices — while you bank, shop, and connect on social networks with total peace of mind.

All new Total Defense Ultimate – more secure and easier to use than ever.

  • Ultimate Protection: For the connected devices in your home – PCs, Macs, Smartphones & Tablets
  • Proactive protection from viruses, spyware, ransomware and all forms of malware
  • Alerts you to social media scams and suspicious content
  • Protect your photos and other irreplaceable files with cloud-based online backup
  • Keep your PCs running like new with smart PC optimization technology
  • Free US-based support. Free expert installation and product set-up help

Ultimate Protection – powerful real-time security for your devices

Secure up to 10 PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones without worrying about viruses, spyware, identity theft, digital asset loss and performance issues destroying your moment. Optimize performance and protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities in your applications, it also includes 25 GB of cloud storage to back up your files and protect them from digital threats and hardware outages.

Key Features

  • NEW Ransomware protection – our Advanced Threat Protection guards your most important files from ransomware attacks
  • NEW Anti-Phishing – protection from phishing attacks, Internet fraud, and malicious websites
  • NEW Easy-to-use interface – quick setup, easy scheduling, plus strong security, set it and forget it.
  • NEW Vulnerability protection – automatically update outdated software applications
  • Malware protection – multi-layered scanning technology offers enhanced protection
  • Identity theft protection – stop cyber criminals from gaining access to your personal information
  • Family protection – safeguard your children from online predators and offensive content
  • Social media protection – stay secure from malicious content while on your social networks
  • Mobile protection – fend off Android malware, block intruders, and even lock or erase your data if you lose your mobile phone
  • PC Optimization – integrated tune-up technology, keep your PC running at peak performance, improve PC startup time and Internet speed
  • 25GB Online backup – securely store your photos and files
  • 10 devices – single purchase protects devices in your household

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