Qihoo 360 is an Chinese company that has been in operation since 2014. Its 360 Total Security is an antivirus program combined with maintenance-optimization tools, all of which are designed to make your computer run faster and smoother. It also comes with a wide range of anti-theft features as well as other useful tools for mobile devices.
The suite comes with a clean and user-friendly interface. Many settings are easy to access, and all are controlled via large buttons and switches or checkmarks. The program is light and doesn’t impact your system performance even when you run a thorough scan.
During testing, we found that 360 Total Security can be very effective in preventing ransomware attacks. The software’s ransomware defense blocks all changes to files, and includes a decryption tool for recovering encrypted files. This is a great feature given that no antivirus program can protect your system 100% if you act recklessly online.
The suite comes with some great features, including its sandbox feature, which allows you to test structured documents potentially dangerous programs in a virtual environment to see how they behave without affecting your device. Another feature is Document Protector, which safeguards documents in real-time and helps you make regular backups of your most important files. The program offers a variety of nice anti-theft features, including Intruder Selfie or App-Block. However, it’s important to know that these tools don’t include GPS location or remote access control.
