G Data Antivirus

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G DATA Antivirus

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Basic data

developer G Data CyberDefense
operating system Microsoft Windows from Windows XP , Macintosh ,
category Antivirus program
License Shareware
German speaking Yes
G DATA Antivirus

G Data Antivirus is an antivirus program from the German IT company G Data CyberDefense . It was primarily developed for computers with Windows and Mac OS and is intended to protect users from malware .

Functions

G Data Antivirus has active hybrid protection , an autostart manager, BankGuard technology, detection and removal of viruses , Trojans , worms , spyware , adware , keyloggers , auto-dialers , privacy protection, phishing protection, search advisor, remote administration as well as detection and removal of Rootkits . G Data Antivirus also receives automatic real-time updates.

Active hybrid protection

Active hybrid protection comes about through the use of a second, smaller engine for virus scanning, which G Data uses the marketing term CloseGap technology. Bitdefender is used as the second virus scan engine . The so-called CloseGap technology has the components of proactive protection as well as signature-based detection, whereby it works with a smaller virus database as the main engine for virus scanning. According to G Data, the advantage over the competition should consist of lower resource consumption of the antivirus software, which could not be confirmed in the test by the computer magazine c't .

G Data BankGuard

G Data BankGuard is designed to protect the browser from banking Trojans . Among other things, these use security gaps in the encryption in the browser which, according to G Data, should be closed by BankGuard.

AutostartManager

According to G Data, the AutostartManager from G Data ensures a faster boot process. As of version 2014, G Data Antivirus thus includes components of a tuning software. This allows applications to be started without delays or with a specified delay in minutes. It is also possible not to start the application at all.

More functions

In addition, G Data Antivirus automatically scans instant messengers , e-mails and connected USB storage media. The software also includes functions for protection in social networks and free program upgrades within the paid subscription. The manufacturer also offers 24-hour technical support. G Data currently offers its antivirus program in the form of annual, two-year and three-year subscriptions.

Test results

In March 2020, AV-Comparitives determined a detection rate (total detection) of 100% for G Data Internet Security, whereby there were also a few false positives. G Data received the “Advanced +” seal, together with five other programs, the highest award of four possible. A total of 17 known antivirus programs were tested. In a further test by AV-Comparitives in April 2020, the effect of virus scanners on the system performance of computers was tested. Here, G Data Internet Security took the penultimate of 16 places.

In Chip Online's virus scanner test 2020, G Data Antivirus performed worst of 17 programs tested. The protective effect was particularly criticized. However, the few false positives stood out positively

In the test in the 11/2013 issue of the computer magazine c't , it is noted that G Data Antivirus 2014 is the first G Data program with its own scan engine instead of two from external manufacturers, most recently Avast Antivirus and Bitdefender . The computer magazine c't criticizes the fact that “the current G-Data generation still slows down computers much more” than the competitors of Kaspersky and Symantec (meaning Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Norton AntiVirus ).

restrictions

G Data Antivirus is missing some functions, a firewall filter , protection of minors and the data shredder that G Data Internet Security has. Like many of its competitors, G Data Antivirus is incompatible with other anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

Macintosh versions

The Macintosh version of G Data Antivirus is based on the corresponding product from Bitdefender and runs on all Mac OS X Sierra (or higher) Macs . It also has a Mac- like interface, which Mac users should be familiar with. G Data Antivirus for Mac offers phishing protection and network protection.

System requirements

Minimum system requirements

XP Service Pack 3 (32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32/64-bit) Windows 8 (32/64-bit) Mac OS X (Leopard v.10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6, Lion 10.7, Mountain Lion 10.8 or higher)
processor Intel Pentium 800 MHz 800 MHz processor 800 MHz processor 800 MHz processor 800 MHz processor
R.A.M. 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
Required hard disk space 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 400 MB

Recommended system requirements

XP Service Pack 3 (32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32/64-bit) Windows 8 (32/64-bit) Mac OS X (v.10.6, 10.7, 10.8 or higher)
processor Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz 1.66 GHz processor 1.66 GHz processor 1.66 GHz processor 1.66 GHz processor
R.A.M. 1 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB
Required hard disk space 2.8 GB 2.8 GB 2.8 GB 2.8 GB 2.8 GB

Individual evidence

  1. G. DATA CyberDefense AG: Antivirus for Windows without back doors - made in Germany. October 15, 2019, accessed October 16, 2019 .
  2. a b c d G Data AntiVirus. Retrieved October 16, 2019 .
  3. FAQ: License questions> Copyright. Retrieved October 16, 2019 .
  4. G. DATA CyberDefense AG: Our company history - 30 years of protection. April 30, 2019, accessed October 16, 2019 .
  5. 10. Autostart Manager - G DATA Antivirus for Windows - online help documentation. Retrieved October 16, 2019 .
  6. Antivirus ( Memento from December 3, 2013 in the Internet Archive )
  7. G. DATA CyberDefense AG: Official G DATA Support. March 29, 2019, accessed October 16, 2019 .
  8. Malware Protection Test March 2020 | AV-Comparatives. April 20, 2020, accessed May 25, 2020 (American English).
  9. Performance Test April 2020 | AV-Comparatives. May 8, 2020, accessed May 26, 2020 (American English).
  10. Who better protects against viruses than Microsoft Defender? Pretty much everyone! Retrieved May 26, 2020 .
  11. G. DATA CyberDefense AG: Our antivirus software in comparison. April 29, 2020, accessed May 25, 2020 .
  12. G. DATA CyberDefense AG: Antivirus Mac: No chance for malware. October 7, 2019, accessed October 16, 2019 .

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