Unfortunately, the privacy firewall feature is exclusive to Windows, so we were unable to test it. But you’re able to create custom rules as well as edit existing rules to better fit your needs or prevent the firewall from blocking legitimate apps. The feature operates off of a set of rules to filter data that comes into and leaves your system.īitdefender’s firewall automatically creates rules when applications attempt to connect to the internet. Unfortunately, Digital Identity Protection doesn’t come with the Total Security package and asks for an additional $34.99 per year to access its features.īitdefender’s firewall prevents unauthorized connection attempts when you use the internet and local networks. The application scans the web for leaks of your personal data, monitors your accounts, and delivers a course of action when your personal data is compromised. Social network protection is achieved through Bitdefender’s Digital Identity Protection. The interface dubs them “recommendations,” which may make them appear optional, but these prompts are essential for maximizing the protection from the solution. Pay attention to prompts such as TrafficLight while using Bitdefender overall.

Bitdefender prompts you to perform a “one-time scan” of your entire device directly after installation to “make sure it’s threat-free to begin with.”

Scanning options for Bitdefender include quick scans, custom scans where you can choose specific files or destinations to scan, and more in-depth, full-system scans. When you perform a scan, Bitdefender checks Apple devices for Windows malware, and vice versa - which could be useful if you regularly transfer data between devices with different operating systems.

On a positive note, the Total Security plan comes with a basic version of the Bitdefender VPN and multi-layer ransomware protection that works on all operating systems.īitdefender scans your system much as other antivirus software, but it uses cross-platform malware protection. Premium features incur additional subscription feesĪlthough the antivirus does protect macOS, iOS, Windows, and Android systems from malware, spyware, and adware, Apple users are left out on features such as the device optimizer and privacy firewall, which are only available to Windows users.ĭespite this fact, Apple users are charged the same amount as Windows users.Many features left out for Apple products.

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