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HitmanPro.Alert is the preferred choice for enhancing PC security. Why? Well, here are the reasons:
Includes HitmanPro features
All that cybersecurity goodness that exists in HitmanPro is included in HitmanPro.Alert. Sounds too good to be true? Welcome to security paradise.
Protect vulnerable programs
We hate to say it, but sometimes standard programs like Microsoft Word or Office are the weakest link. They can be weaponized against you, allowing for an open backdoor to your files and sensitive data. HitmanPro.Alert adds additional security layers around these vulnerable programs and replaces infected Windows resources with safe, original versions.
Stop zero-day ransomware
HitmanPro.Alert includes the CryptoGuard feature, which analyzes all encryption behavior. It’s a ransomware stalker. When it recognizes unauthorized encryption, HitmanPro.Alert reacts. It creates backups of the files, then stops and removes the ransomware. Finally, it allows the files to be reverted back to their original state. No user interaction required, and no ransomware signatures needed.
Keep private stuff private
HitmanPro.Alert encrypts what you write online, making keyloggers useless at capturing sensitive data like credit card numbers and credentials. Also, HitmanPro.Alert beefs up your browser security to stop hacking exploits. But wait, there’s more: receive alerts when your webcam is turned on by any program.
Deceive malware
Hackers don’t want their precious malware to be studied by security experts. This is why so many malware programs self-destruct when they recognize a researcher. Taking this into account, HitmanPro.Alert makes its users all look like malware researchers, resulting in a lot of terminated malware. It’s like getting honorary degree from a cybersecurity university.
Unlike free programs, HitmanPro.Alert doesn’t sell your information or install unwanted apps, tool bars, or advertising programs. Our focus is providing easy malware removal and proactive security.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. HitmanPro can be used all by itself or alongside another security product.
Yes, HitmanPro.Alert does require a quick installation, because it will constantly monitor for malware attacks on your PC.
If you would like to know how the product works in depth, check out our release pages. You'll find technical updates written by HitmanPro development engineers.
Just head to our support section for HitmanPro.Alert to find the answers to your questions.
Currently, HitmanPro is a Windows PC-only product. However, if you need to protect Mac computers, we would highly recommend Sophos Home, created by our parent company Sophos.
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HitmanPro.Alert is available for business use as part of Sophos Intercept X.
Sophos Intercept X – Intelligent Endpoint Detection and Response
Sophos Intercept X Advanced with EDR integrates intelligent endpoint detection and response (EDR) with the industry’s top-rated malware detection. Plus get top-rated exploit protection and other unmatched endpoint protection features.
EDR offers powerful, guided incident response. It detects and investigates suspicious activity with AI-driven threat hunting, plus suggested next steps in the event of an incident. It relies on the expertise of SophosLabs analysts and powerful machine learning so you don’t have to add headcount. EDR ensures that Sophos stops breaches before they start.
Intercept X with EDR combines this level of threat analysis with the industry’s best endpoint and server protection. Together, they block the vast majority of threats before they require someone to step in to address an issue. With a lighter workload and less noise from alerts, admins can focus their attention on the greatest potential threats.
HitmanPro.Alert Support FAQ
- Please download HitmanPro.Alert here: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/hitmanpro/downloads
- Open the downloaded file
- Accept the terms and click Install
- HitmanPro.Alert will be prepared for first use
- HitmanPro.Alert is successfully installed on your computer
You first need to install HitmanPro.Alert, see Q1.
Do not activate a new product key if you still have remaining days on an active existing license. Remaining days on an older active license will not be added to the new license.- Open HitmanPro.Alert
- Click on the red or green icon in the bottom right corner
- Click on Activate license
- Enter your product key, including hyphens
- Click Activate product key
- Your license is now successfully activated on your computer
Please visit our support page at https://hitmanpro.zendesk.com/hc/en-us.
About Us
SurfRight, the makers of HitmanPro, joined Sophos in 2015. Sophos evolves to meet every new challenge. We protect not just home users but also over 400,000 organizations in over 150 countries from today’s most advanced threats. HitmanPro offers advanced malware scanning and removal tools. It clears up malware, viruses, trojans, worms, keyloggers, rootkits, trackers, and spyware. HitmanPro.Alert goes even further, stopping complex attacks and exploits in real time while increasing privacy. HitmanPro is a key part of how Sophos protects home users against ransomware, malware, exploits, data theft, phishing, and more.