Whereas most ransomware protection is extremely simple, Heilig Defense RansomOff stands out for its complexity. It does a decent job in testing, but the average user will probably want more streamlined protection.
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CyberSight RansomStopper offers free, dedicated ransomware protection, and it now handles ransomware that launches at Windows startup. It's a winner, and free.
NeuShield Data Sentinel doesn't attempt ransomware detection, which can fail. Instead, it offers techniques for recovering from ransomware. It performs well in testing.
Microsoft Defender is improving, but you still shouldn't rely on it by itself. That doesn’t mean you have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested the top free antivirus apps so you can protect your PC for free.