Efficient, User-Friendly Protection

Surfshark Antivirus provides reliable, real-time malware defense wrapped into the broader Surfshark One security ecosystem. Designed for users who want simple yet effective protection across multiple devices, this antivirus balances strong security with lightweight operation, making it suitable for everyday users, multitasking professionals, and mobile-first individuals alike.

Surfshark Antivirus tackles the ever-present threat of malware, ransomware, spyware, and phishing by scanning your devices continuously and on demand. It fills the need for accessible, low-maintenance antivirus protection that integrates smoothly with Surfshark’s popular VPN and privacy tools.

Built as part of the proprietary Surfshark One security suite, Surfshark Antivirus leverages cloud-based threat detection technology updated every few hours to stay ahead of emerging malware. It is not open-source and runs as a native app within the Surfshark ecosystem. The development team behind Surfshark is active, continuously improving scanning speed, detection accuracy, and usability, while integrating features such as real-time protection and the CleanWeb ad and phishing blocker to enhance overall safety.

Performance, Privacy & Security

Surfshark Antivirus blends real-time malware detection with performance-focused design. The program runs silently in the background, scanning files, applications, email attachments, and web traffic for threats without interfering with user activity or causing noticeable slowdowns. Integrated web protection helps prevent exposure to phishing schemes and fraudulent websites, thereby safeguarding sensitive information like passwords and financial data. Cloud syncing of threat intelligence enables rapid recognition and quarantine of zero-day attacks. Webcam protection (currently in beta) alerts users to unauthorized camera access attempts, adding a privacy layer that few antiviruses provide.