
IObit Malware Fighter 2
Pro
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Nice-looking user interface
Cons
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Lowest score during the test when it comes to detecting and removing malware.
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It does not provide protection against suspicious downloads.
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Real-time protection only works when malware has already tried to access the system.
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Behavior-based detection flags both suspicious and safe programs.
Protection Score
IObit identified only 18% of the total sample and scored an extraordinarily low of 0.8 points for removing malware.
Scope of Protection
When you ran a full scan, it will give you a very positive result. Be very cautious as it might not be the case. It would be better to have an antivirus installed as well, as this program can’t detect any viruses that maybe hiding on any of your files. Always be reminded that this is for fighting malwares.
They can’t remove all the malwares that can be detected. A report on its dashboard will show that the problem has been repaired, check on the detailed report and the activity listing to make sure that it did not fail on removing any threats.
How to Install
Installing IObit Malware Fighter 2 will be with no trouble. If in case your computer will freeze, you can just reboot and it will be successfully installed after. Since this is not an antivirus software, do not expect that you can remove any viruses as this is designed to work for detection of malwares.
How to Use
With its attractive user interface, you will then be able to see these 4 basic options: Scan, Protect, Update, and Action Center. This newest version is cleaner and more insightful compared to its previous version. The cloud scanning and quarantine lists can be found on the right side of which is labeled in a monochrome icon. Scanning settings and options exist and you can choose whether to have it turned on or off, which has the same feature with Windows 8. This version is more suitable for touch screens. The previous version has social-sharing buttons so users can share anything when they get news or updates. Now, they have removed it but they have retained the like button.
Features
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It has a One-click solution and very simple to use. No need to be an expert when installing and using this software.
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Complete PC Security Care which assists any antivirus programs to protect from any difficult to remove threats.
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DOG which means Digital Original Gene is a method to detect malware and fights against intricate threats,
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Dual core makes complex analysis very quick.
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Automated Working in the Background continually scans, detect and monitor any suspicious activities quietly. You can manually set the scan or leave it to scan automatically.
Help and Support
If you have any problems while downloading, installing or running scans, you may check their FAQs section for the most common questions. There are also forums wherein you can find updated news; you can input any questions, read some general information and you can also voice out any opinions regarding any posts. You may also call 1-855-287-4501 for any diagnostic needs.
With the attractive user interface and IObit “Dual-core” antimalware engine, IObit Malware Fighter 2 is created to give a modern one-stop answer to any hard to identify malware , spyware and other suspicious applications and then delete these threats with just one click.
BE SAFE
• Avoid giving personal information such as your address and phone number to someone you do not know.
• Avoid opening emails from unknown sources unless you do online marketing.
. Do not open attachments sent to you from unknown sources.
• Avoid online friendships with unknown persons of dubious character.
• Be careful who you meet in person who you've met online.
• Tell someone else about any bad Internet experiences you are having online especially if you are a child.