MyDefender

Easy cyber security

  • Ransomware attack protection
  • Regular virus and malware scans
  • Automatic backups and simple file recovery
Starting at$1/month
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Stop ransomware and data theft before it starts

MyDefender backs up your data and protects you from malware and other threats.

Scan your computer for viruses

MyDefender regularly scans your computer to check for viruses and other threats, stopping any suspicious activity in its tracks. How? Using a constantly updated malware database and AI behavior detection, it detects and identifies both existing and new threats. This means you’re also protected against zero-day attacks — when cyber criminals exploit software security flaws that have gone unnoticed.

Keep ransomware out

During a ransomware attack, a hacker encrypts your data, effectively holding it hostage until you've paid. MyDefender helps protect your data from ransomware attacks by preventing your files from being encrypted. It also uses advanced entropy analysis to detect any hidden ransomware lurking in the background.

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Back it up to keep it safe

Even the best cyber security measures can’t fully protect you against data loss. A particularly aggressive attack, hardware failure and accidental deletion can all result in lost files. Backing up your data reduces the risk of loss. MyDefender creates regular copies of your data, backing them up in our ISO-certified data centers. You can even back up your entire computer. So, even if the worst happens, you'll be able to restore everything.

Set it and forget it cyber security

You decide which data to back up, and how often. Choose a preset plan for convenience, or adjust the settings yourself. Want to change how long files are stored? No problem. Once your backup plan is set up, the rest happens automatically.

Easy data backups with MyDefender

Choose your MyDefender plan

Decide how much storage you need and safeguard your data today.


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Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups

100 GB of backup storage

Back up 1 of each device type


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Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups

250 GB of backup storage

Back up 3 of each device type


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Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups

500 GB of backup storage

Back up 5 of each device type


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Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups

1 TB of backup storage

Back up an unlimited number of devices

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Applies to all MyDefender plans

Minimum contract

One month Pro: Choose from 1 month or 12 months

Cancellation

1-month contracts: Cancel monthly

12-month contracts: Cancel after 12 months, then monthly

Set up fee

No set up fee

Overage fees

If you exceed the storage limit of your plan, you’ll be charged an additional $0.12/GB on top of the standard monthly rate.

Do more than just back your data up

Safer than an external hard drive and more convenient than cloud storage.

MyDefender
Cloud storage
Hard drive

Back up your whole computer

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Standalone backups for better data security

Automatic backups

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Set individual backup plans for different folders and files

Optimized storage usage with incremental and differential backups

Restore old backup copies

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Ransomware protection

Back up your whole computer

MyDefender

Cloud storage

Hard drive

varies

Standalone backups for better data security

MyDefender

Cloud storage

Hard drive

Automatic backups

MyDefender

Cloud storage

varies

Hard drive

Set individual backup plans for different folders and files

MyDefender

Cloud storage

Hard drive

Optimized storage usage with incremental and differential backups

MyDefender

Cloud storage

Hard drive

Restore old backup copies

MyDefender

Cloud storage

varies

Hard drive

Ransomware protection

MyDefender

Cloud storage

Hard drive

Features at a glance

With MyDefender, you get a range of helpful, easy-to-use features.

AES 256-bit encryption

Add an extra layer of protection with AES 256-bit encryption and set your own custom password to keep out prying eyes.

Backup flexibility

You can back up individual files, folders or images or your entire hard drive — the choice is yours.

Anti-ransomware

AI-based anti-ransomware technology proactively protects your system against hackers in real time.

Easy customization

Easily adjust your protection settings and backup plan via an intuitive, web-based interface.

ISO-certified data centers

We store all your data in US data centers according to the ISO 27001 standard.

Virus scans

Scan your system for malware using signature databases and intelligent behavioral analysis.

Vulnerability detection

MyDefender identifies vulnerabilities on your devices that could put them at risk of attack.

Device protection

Avoid data leaks by limiting devices and interface access.

Cryptomining prevention

Protect your computer from being hijacked by third-parties to mine Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Supported platforms and operating systems

MyDefender supports most popular operating systems and devices.

PC, laptops
  • Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS
File systems
  • Windows and Apple macOS
Mobile devices
  • Android and Apple iOS
Monitor all your backups from one dashboard

Cloud Backup

Back up your business or servers

Need backups on a bigger scale? Safeguard your servers and business IT with Cloud Backup. Keep your business running smoothly with the highest security standards and flexible recovery settings.

MyDefender — FAQs

Ransomware takes your data hostage. It infects your computer, and then encrypts your data so you can’t access it. The hackers demand a "ransom" or payment for decrypting your data and making it available again. The payments demanded can often be several thousand dollars, and generally have to be made in crypto currency so they can’t be traced. Ransomware attacks are on the rise and they target companies as well as individuals.

A lot of the malware that’s doing the rounds is already registered in databases. This means it can easily be recognized. This doesn’t apply to completely new viruses, which can spread far and wide within a few hours. These outbreaks are often called zero-day attacks because they wreak havoc before the virus is a day old. Antivirus software with behavior recognition uses artificial intelligence to identify typical virus patterns and defend against new threats.

Data loss can have lots of different causes. Hackers are constantly spreading new kinds of malware, and even operating system or program updates can cause vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals can exploit these weaknesses, and even the best antivirus software can’t offer 100% protection. Damaged hardware and accidental deletion can also result in lost data. That’s why it’s important to back up your data regularly. Whatever the reason for your lost files, you can restore them if you've made backup copies.

Yes! Using MyDefender as well as your antivirus software gives you much greater cyber security. Anti-ransomware keeps your computer and other devices safer, while backups mean you can restore your data if you need to.

Cloud storage is designed for accessing and sharing your files online. However, it doesn’t protect your data from damage or loss. We therefore recommend an online backup solution, especially for data that is sentimental or important to your work. Online backups automatically create copies of selected files, folders, or even entire workstations. These copies are then unaffected by any damage or malware attacks that may end up affecting the originals. Whatever happens to your data, you can restore it at any time using the backup.

Differential backups only back up the data that has changed since the last full backup, so as not to take up unnecessary storage space. Incremental backups go a step further by backing up only the changes since the last backup - be it a full or incremental backup. However, differential, and incremental backups are somewhat less reliable when restoring data because they do not contain all the data. Smart backup plans therefore combine full, differential, and incremental backups to achieve the best combination of reliability and storage utilization.

You can create one or more backup plans for each device. For each plan, you can define which data source is backed up at which time and how long the individual backups should be stored for, for example. You can also specify the type, i.e., full, differential, or incremental. In addition, the detailed settings can also help you achieve your exact wishes. To make setup easier for you, you can also select from predefined plans.

No, if you're looking for a more comprehensive backup solution, we recommend Cloud Backup.