Surfshark launches an antivirus to accompany its VPN

Surfshark launches an antivirus to accompany its VPN
In addition to protecting your Internet connection with its VPN service, Surfshark can now protect your devices from online threats, as the company has released a new cybersecurity suite that also contains antivirus software. Surfshark Antivirus is included in the company's new Surfshark One cybersecurity suite. However, in addition to its VPN and new antivirus software, the package also includes a data leak detection system called Surfshark Alert and a private search tool called Surfshark Search.

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Surfshark CEO Vytautas Kaziukonis explained in a press release how the company has always wanted to provide its customers with other security solutions in addition to its VPN service, saying: “Most cybersecurity solutions available on the market tend to be too complicated. That's why Surfshark is working to humanize digital security and make it seamless from a user perspective. We have always intended to offer more than just a VPN. Naturally, antivirus extends the scope of user security beyond online protection to protect people's devices. At the same time, the Surfshark One bundle comes as a complete package that includes our four solutions in one app.

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Surfshark Antivirus provides users with device protection from malware, viruses, and intrusive apps that can run without permission on their Android smartphones and PCs. Surfshark's antivirus software also includes fast and comprehensive antivirus scanning options, as well as the ability to exclude certain files or folders from scanning. At the same time, Surfshark Antivirus, currently available for Android and Windows, offers real-time protection when opening files or using and installing applications. To help its users stay protected online, Surfshark is offering its new Surfshark One plan for just an extra €1.49 per month to existing Surfshark VPN subscribers, regardless of when their accounts were created. However, users who already have Surfshark Search and Surfshark Alert can add the company's antivirus to their subscriptions for a third of the package price, or just €0.49 per month. Now that Surfshark has released its own antivirus and a new set of cybersecurity tools, it wouldn't be surprising if the company decides to release its own password manager or even a privacy-focused browser in the future.