IONOS has launched MyDefender , a solution that protects the data of small businesses and home users against malware attacks . The important thing about this launch is that for a very reasonable cost, anyone can have a strong cybersecurity system on their device.
Although MyDefender has several plans, the Standard is priced at 2.5 euros per month to protect one device. The compatibility is total for operating systems of Mac and Windows.
What does MyDefender protect against?
MyDefender protects users from ransomware and malware attacks in two phases, using smart scanning tools and secure backup solutions. “The risk of being attacked from the network has never been higher than it is now. Small businesses and home users, in particular, do not have the means to comprehensively protect themselves against them. For this reason, we have created a powerful security package especially for these users, in order to protect their data from these types of attacks”, said Alexander Vierschrodt , Director of Advanced Hosting at IONOS.
A two-tier protection system: this is how Myfedender works
MyDefender performs protection in two stages. In the first, the solution prevents ransomware from blocking user access to data. The scan is also capable of detecting encrypted ransomware. In addition, MyDefender regularly checks data for malware from an up-to-date malware database and moves suspicious files, which it ‘quarantins’. Artificial intelligence also performs behavioral detection, which prevents newly developed malware attacks, so-called “zero-day” attacks. Its technological base is Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud.
If this filter is not enough, the second line of defense kicks in. In addition to scanning for malware, the solution integrates automatic backups. In this way, devices and files can be saved in a fully automated process and, if data has been infected or lost, can be restored.
More features
With the basics of this product explained, here are the summary features of the IONOS release for individuals and businesses.
- AES 256-bit encryption . MyDefender adds extra security with 256-bit AES encryption plus a custom password.
- Flexible backup . The user can copy individual files, folders, images or the entire hard drive.
- Data hijacking . The anti-hijacking technology used is based on artificial intelligence, and proactively protects the system against hackers in real time.
- Intuitive interface and navigation . Configuring defense options is fairly straightforward from a software design point of view. You can easily choose your antivirus and backup protection plan through an intuitive web interface.
- Secure data centers . All information is stored in IONOS’ secure data centers, which are ISO 27001 certified.
- Virus scan . It scans systems for malware using official databases and intelligent behavioral analysis.
- Identification of vulnerabilities . MyDefender identifies device vulnerabilities that could put them at risk of attack.
- Equipment protection and control . Prevent data leakage by limiting devices.
- Crypto mining prevention . We protect your computer against cryptocurrency mining.
Something that is very striking and that is capable of convincing anyone to get hold of MyDefender for their computer is the ability to detect so-called zero-day attacks. Similar basic free products can detect malware that is already registered in databases. The difficult thing is that they register those that are not yet registered, such as day zero.
In this case, with MyDefender we can have extra peace of mind because it can detect this type of malware that causes so much havoc to users. To do this, behavioral recognition antivirus software uses artificial intelligence to identify typical virus patterns and defend against new threats.
Choose the plan that best suits you
To cover different needs, MyDefender comes with four payment options. These are the rates and what each plan offers:
standard
The price is 2.50 euros per month and is indicated for individual devices (x1) with small volumes of data. It performs a regular virus scan, has protection against data hijacking and makes automatic backups. Backups of up to 100 GB of storage can be stored on this plan.
Plus
The price is 5 euros per month and is indicated for individual devices (x3) with large volumes of data. It performs a regular virus scan, has protection against data hijacking and makes automatic backups. Backups of up to 250 GB of storage can be stored on this plan.
Pro
The price is 1 euros per month for the first three months and then 9 euros per month. It is the best option for the protection of all devices (x5). It performs a regular virus scan, has protection against data hijacking and makes automatic backups. Backups of up to 500 GB of storage can be stored on this plan.
expert
The price is 15 euros per month and is indicated to protect all your devices, since the number of them is unlimited with this option. It performs a regular virus scan, has protection against data hijacking and makes automatic backups. Backups of up to 1TB of storage can be stored on this plan.