Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home
Like antivirus, but much better. :)
For Windows 7/8.1/10, 32 & 64 bit - Version 2020.7.2.10280 - Released: 07/06/2020
Forget viruses - Today’s threats come in new shapes and are called Malware
That's why we think "Anti-Malware" is the more appropriate term, even if it's the same as what's commonly known as "Anti-Virus".
Ransomware
Attackers enter your PC through unpatched software and encrypt all your files. Can you afford to pay a $1,000 ransom to get your data back?
Bots/Backdoors
They turn your PC into a remote controlled zombie. Your computing power is collectively sold on the black market to send spams, attack others or store illegal content.
Banking Trojans
Hackers use phishing techniques and keyloggers to get your most valuable passwords and empty your bank- or PayPal-accounts invisibly within seconds.
PUPs
Potentially Unwanted Programs that mess up your computer with useless browser toolbars, tons of commercials and other bulk that slows down the PC.
2 in 1: Emsisoft’s high performance dual-engine scanner
How does it scan faster with two scanners than most others with just one?
Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home not only detects more because it uses the full power of two major antivirus- and anti-malware technologies, it also scans quicker because of the efficient combination of the scanners.
Any unnecessary duplicates in detection are avoided, enabling the least impact on memory and overall hardware resources.
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A browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge that blocks bad websites without compromising your privacy. More on Emsisoft Browser Security

Stop Ransomware. Before it encrypts your files.
Signature-based detection
Thanks to our intelligence gathering network and exclusive partnership with ID Ransomware, we discover new and emerging threats fast. Because of this, we’re often first-to-market with protection against new and emerging threats ensuring your endpoints are protected in the shortest possible time.
Exploit detection
Interrupts the attack chains used by ransomware. Exploit detection and attack surface reduction in common applications such as Microsoft Office ensure that ransomware is blocked, whether the vector is email, insecure RDP or unpatched vulnerabilities.
Behavior-based detection
Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home constantly monitors for ransomware-like actions such as the manipulation of important processes and raises an alert if suspicious behavior is detected.
Ransomware-specific behavior
Automatically detects and blocks known ransomware behavior such as encrypting a large number of files, dropping a ransom note-like document or attempting to encrypt or delete backups.
Every hero needs a sidekick - Create your own portable Emergency Kit
Use Emsisoft Anti-Malware's Emergency Kit Maker to create your own swiss army knife for scanning and cleaning infected third party computers. More on Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Centrally manage your devices at home
An easy-to-use web-console to keep an overview of protection on all your devices.
More on Emsisoft Cloud Console‘This is a game changer’
McFarland IT Solutions
Remote security-management from any device
‘This is hands down the best cloud access I have ever seen with antivirus.
It is literally a mirror of what you see on the desktop.’
– Stedman Computer Solutions
Protected Device
Mobile App
Online Console
Manage your protected devices and respond to alerts anywhere, any time. Emsisoft Cloud Console can be accessed via any web browser or via apps for Android and iOS. See exactly what your users see. Being out of the office doesn’t mean you have to be out of touch.
Emsisoft Cloud Console ships with Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home.
Emsisoft’s benefits
‘One word: Wow! Not only did I receive a response to my issue quickly, you nailed every single detail in your accurate diagnosis.’ - Nicholas Amaryll
Awesome Support
If you've had bad support experiences in the past, you'll find us refreshingly different. When you need help, we'll have your back.
No Hard Sells
That's not how we do business. Our sales team is there to help, not to hassle.
Constantly Updated
Monthly release cycles combined with hourly signature updates ensure endpoints and servers are protected against a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Streamlined and Fast
No unnecessary features. No bloat. Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home is designed to do one thing only: protect your endpoints and servers with minimal performance impact.
Save Time and Money
Our products are designed to be easy to use and easy to manage.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
All Emsisoft products are backed by a no-hassle, 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Our customer reviews speak for themselves

Emsisoft is top-notch when it comes to customer service and needs to be commended for its 'Service is Job #1' philosophy.

Emsisoft stands heads and shoulders above many other companies, of any kind, when it comes to the quality of their product and their Customer service department.

Both product and sales support exceed expectations in the accuracy and speed of their response as well as the friendly and 'can do' attitude they always display when dealing with me.

One word: Wow! Not only did I receive a response to my issue quickly, you nailed every single detail in your accurate diagnosis.

It's not the name recognition that counts but the quality of the product and the service behind it - and no one does antivirus better than Emsisoft.

I am amazed how you all at Emsisoft react to correspondence so quickly. No fobbing off, no excuses, you do as you say.
You might ask...
- Can it replace my antivirus?
- Absolutely. Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home is a complete antivirus solution that provides protection against all manner of threats that are lurking on the internet.
- Why is it called "Anti-Malware" and not "Antivirus"?
- Our lab has determined that classic viruses only make up less than 0.5% of total threats (in 2016). Using "Antivirus" would therefore be wrong by definition. We're perfectionists so we have elected to use the broader term "Malware" as it stands for all kinds of online threats.
- What are the system requirements?
- Basically any PC that is able to run Windows 7, 8 or 10. All features are available on x86 and x64 systems. Make sure you always have the latest service packs and security updates installed.
- Where can I get answers on any other questions?
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Please contact us through one of our support channels:
Forum: http://support.emsisoft.com
Email: [email protected]