Sophos Review

Sophos Home for Windows PCs and Macs helps users manage home computers by protecting them from malware, viruses, ransomware, and malicious apps. The module can also block unwanted web content and phishing attacks.

Sophos Mobile Security for Android detects malware and blocks potentially unwanted apps and online threats. A Secure QR Code Scanner blocks malicious content that may be hiding in QR codes. Users are also protected against device loss and theft with features such as remote lock, while an Authenticator manages one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. Devices are made more secure with Privacy and Security Advisors.

HitmanPro – Malware Removal Tool allows users to run scans anytime to completely prevent infection. The module eliminates viruses, Trojans, rootkits, spyware, and other malware. To make scans more thorough, a free second opinion scanner identifies issues that may have been overlooked during the initial scan.

Sophos Mobile Security for iOS has an OS Version Advisor that explains the security benefits of the latest iOS upgrade. An Authenticator manages one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. It also has a Secure QR Code Scanner that blocks malicious content that may be hiding in QR codes

Sophos XG Firewall Home Edition delivers full protection for home networks. It has tools for anti-malware, web security and URL filtering, application control, IPS, traffic shaping, VPN, reporting and monitoring.

A Virus Removal Tool easily catches and removes viruses, Conflicker, rootkits, fake antiviruses, and threats lurking around a computer. The module can also work alongside other antivirus software.

The software version of the Sophos UTM Firewall features full network, web, mail and web application security. It provides VPN functionalities for as much as 50 IP addresses. The solution carries its own operating system and overwrites all data on the computer upon installation.

Sophos Antivirus for Linux Free Edition protects mission-critical Linux servers and prevents all threats — even ones that are intended for Windows. The antivirus module is kept light and easy to keep Linux servers running at top speed. It works seamlessly on the background with options to scan on-access, on-demand or on  schedule. The module can be upgraded for support and centralized management.