As far as features go, G Data delivers on the majority of what you’d expect from a complete suite. G Data’s straightforward, simple interface doesn’t dumb down the experience by hiding security status. caption or a green tick like a lot of other programs.
The program is also very efficient in blocking and detecting new malware. The virus monitor that channels your internet traffic through G Data’s cloud services not only updates the virus definition file but also block malware based upon its behavior. In our tests, G Data detected and blocked all the malware that was new and unknown to us that we tested, with only one false positive.
G Data performed even better in AV Comparatives offline detection test than Bitdefender which is a close cousin. This is likely due to its in-house DeepRay engine, which can detect malware that is camouflaged by analysing all actions that malware is usually trying to execute. It looks for patterns that indicate malicious intention. For example, changing the settings of other programs or observing keystrokes.
However the program falls short in some areas that we consider crucial for an antivirus software suite. It does not include a parental control, VPN or firewall. If you’re looking for those features you’ll have to buy G Data’s more expensive Internet Security package. This could be a major disadvantage, particularly when top-tier rivals such as Norton 360 and Bitdefender provide similar features for a cheaper cost.
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