As antivirus suites improve, so do the threats we face.
Fortunately, it’s possible for you to give your antivirus some backup with VoodooShield.
So how does VoodooShield work?
Does it replace ordinary antivirus software?
What Is VoodooShield?
VoodooShielddescribes itself as a computer lock and antivirus as a filter.
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By default, VoodooShield toggles the lock on or off depending on whether you are at risk.
Alternatively, you could enable AutoPilot mode.
AutoPilot also checks new software regardless of risk, so it could be considered more comprehensive protection.
If a number of these engines detect a program trying to run then it will be blocked.
Along with VirusTotal, VoodooShield uses its own machine learning to detect malicious programs from indicators and behavior.
Lifetime licenses cost $90.
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These prices are reasonable, but most people won’t need to change the parameters that pro unlocks.
How Does VoodooShield Protect You?
VirusTotal, machine learning, and the whitelist cloud are used to determine if software is safe.
By default, the lock is toggled on and off depending on which risky apps are open.
The lock being on will provide the most protection when you’re at risk.
AutoPilot will provide less protection, but is always active and will require less user interaction.
Files that aren’t running and aren’t active cannot harm your system.
Does VoodooShield Replace Antivirus?
Software already installed is added to the whitelist, so your gear must be clean before you install it.
The best time to install VoodooShield is on a new computer or a new installation of Windows.
If that’s not possible, you shouldcheck whether your gear has malwareand run scans with existing antivirus software.
VoodooShield provides no protection against phishing websites, malicious emails, or unintentionally sending infected files to others.
It only prevents malicious software from running.
Most premium antivirus software includes website scanning to plug that gap.
Browsers also include their own website filtering, like Google Chrome Safe Browsing and Microsoft Edge SmartScreen.
The effectiveness of internet tool filtering is debated but improving and a good extra layer of defense.
Who Should Use VoodooShield?
VoodooShield is not for the faint of heart.
However, the prompts may be confusing for these groups of people.
