At the core of all G Data solutions for Microsoft Windows computers is the CloseGap technology with DoubleScan: Two virus scanners work perfectly in sync to ensure maximum protection. Together, they scan your system for both widespread malware and viruses or locally occurring threats.

The intelligent technologies of the antivirus program complement each other and target exactly where needed—without compromising your computer's speed. To identify malware that is not yet known, G Data antivirus employs proactive technologies. The Behavior Blocker detects viruses based on their behavior: For instance, if unwanted processes are launched in the background after you double-click a file? The behavior analysis reliably and quickly stops unnoticed downloads before they become a threat.

The intelligent G Data software protects your computer even from previously unknown exploits by monitoring processes and detecting deviations from the usual sequence. In every program, many small processes occur in succession. One process responds to the previous one, and the sequence of possible reactions is predictable.

Exploits cause incorrect reactions in this sequence. If a program is infected, it runs differently than it should. To detect this, the exploit protection automatically performs memory tests and checks the runtime of individual program sequences. Protecting your online activities: Most attacks from the internet occur—besides phishing sites—through so-called drive-by infections: The user visits a compromised website that probes the computer for exploitable security vulnerabilities. Once suitable vulnerabilities are discovered, the corresponding exploit is sent to the computer unnoticed, subsequently downloading and executing further malware—such as banking trojans or ransomware.