--- title: Stay protected with Acronis powerful anti-malware software description: Get a powerful anti-malware software for personal use with real-time threat detection and protect your devices from viruses, ransomware, spyware, and more. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/anti-malware-software/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Stay protected with Acronis powerful anti-malware software Now with boosted security From **€49.99** per year [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/purchasing/?utm_webteam=product-header) [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/trial/?utm_webteam=product-header) Frequently asked questions ### What is anti-malware software? Anti-malware software is your digital shield against harmful programs that can steal, encrypt, or destroy your personal data. It actively scans your device, detects suspicious activity, and stops threats before they can do harm to your photos, documents, and sensitive information. ### What is the difference between anti-virus and anti-malware software? Think of antivirus as a specialist and anti-malware as a general practitioner. Antivirus software primarily focuses on traditional computer viruses, while anti-malware provides broader protection against all types of modern threats, including ransomware, spyware, and sophisticated attacks that traditional antivirus might miss. ### What features should I look for in the best anti-malware software? Look for software that offers real-time protection that actively guards your system, not only just scheduled scans. The best solutions offer ransomware protection, behavior-based detection for new threats, automatic updates, and minimal impact on your device's performance. Bonus features like secure backup and recovery options provide extra peace of mind. ### How do I download anti-malware software? Get Acronis True Image, from here. The installation is quick and easy, and you'll be guided through the setup process. Once installed, it gives protection against the latest threats and you have the ability to back up all your personal photos, documents and sensitive information. ### Why is malware protection important? Your devices contain your entire digital life – from irreplaceable family photos to sensitive personal documents. Modern malware can lock these files forever, steal your identity, or drain your bank account. Protection isn't optional anymore– it's essential for keeping your digital memories and data safe. ### Can I use anti-malware software on multiple devices? Yes! With Acronis True Image you can protect multiple devices across different platforms, such as Windows and macOS. ### Are free anti-malware software as good as paid versions? Free solutions typically offer basic protection against common threats. Paid versions provide comprehensive security with advanced features like ransomware protection, zero-day threat detection, and the possibility to make a safe copy of your personal data with automated backups. When it comes to protecting your irreplaceable photos and sensitive data, investing in complete comprehensive protection is worth it. ### What are the risks of not using malware software for protection? Without protection, you're vulnerable to data theft, ransomware attacks that can lock your files forever, financial fraud, and identity theft. One successful attack could mean losing years of family photos, important documents, or even thousands of dollars. Malware nowadays is sophisticated enough to bypass basic system security, making dedicated protection essential. Product help If you need product assistance, you can find helpful materials in the [Knowledge Base](https://care.acronis.com/s/support-portal/for-individuals). Or, post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/support/protect-home-office/) to find the appropriate support contact. ## Why you need anti-malware protection from Acronis Did you know that over 1 billion malware programs exist, so anti malware software is a necessity. In today's digital world, your precious photos, personal files, and sensitive information face sophisticated threats that traditional antivirus can't handle. Plus, your devices are vulnerable to malware, ransomware and phishing. Threats evolve daily and one wrong click can compromise all your personal data, your passwords, identity, and finances. ![Image 2: Why you need anti-malware protection from Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/ca4fa7cd4b216e98355de2e7eb0c7e7f.png) * Over 5,500,000 users worldwide trusted us * Over 100,000 prevented cyberattacks last year * Over 500,000,000 clones and backups ## Why Acronis offers the best anti-malware software for personal protection Acronis True Image doesn't only detect malware, but lets you create secure backups, or lets you recover flawlessly after data loss. It gives you complete peace of mind, using the latest AI technology to protect your personal data from malware, ransomware, cryptojackers, viruses and identity theft.* ## Real-time defense Our advanced AI constantly monitors your system, stopping zero-day threats before they can touch your personal files. ![Image 3: Real-time defense](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a50710f158635a91d520021b2a537c78.png) ## Ransomware-proof Automatically detects and blocks malware and ransomware attempts, keeping your memories safe from digital hostage-takers. ![Image 4: Ransomware-proof](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4fe801d243628dbfd99c9cdc999c5acd.png) ## Lightning-fast recovery Even if a threat sneaks through, restore everything to safety with just one click even to identical or different hardware. ![Image 5: Lightning-fast recovery](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b7c236435eaae5ef3b002ee0b0633b11.png) ## User-friendly interface Easily monitor all devices’ backups, data statistics and cybersecurity metrics through a simple to use interface. ![Image 6: User-friendly interface](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e25c89139b190ac595cb48c1d221730d.png) ### Advanced malware detection Detect malware upon execution using a dynamic detection engine that identifies threats based on interactions with the system. ### Active ransomware protection Safeguard devices and backup files against malicious activity, using continuous threat monitoring to address previously unknown risks. ### Vulnerability assessments Evaluate potential security weaknesses in the operating system and applications with a comprehensive vulnerability assessment tool. ### Secure backup Keeping a safe copy of all your memories locally or in the Acronis Cloud to protect yourself and your personal files against malware and other threats. ### Antivirus protection Scan your device as needed, selecting between quick and full scans, on-demand and scheduled. ### Web filtering Block malicious URLs that try to inject malware, ransomware and cryptojackers onto your computer. ### Identity Protection * Safeguard your identity, personal data, Social Security number and your financial details. ### Military-grade encryption Protecting your sensitive files with enterprise-grade AES-256 encryption. [![Image 7](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/aadbaf079ed3109ec512a9b9a5eb45dc.png) 100% Detection Rate and 0 False Alarms in independent tests](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-true-image-excels-in-av-test-certification-unmatched-protection-and-usability/) [![Image 8](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4d5333d1ea505ec644f498b4b7d3593d.png) Best Windows backup software, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/407021/best-windows-backup-software.html) [![Image 9](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2f919f77b7afbe9e3386eef3a49b2135.png) Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Winner](https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/candidates/acronis-cyber-protect-home-office/) [![Image 10](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/03fe5f638ee1ac6a581ecdd72554c749.png) Editors' Choice, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/393356/acronis-true-image-review.html) [![Image 11](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0d56ed0fe1ba43c51e1c0d7f180c1e1b.png) OPSWAT Anti-malware Platinum certification](https://www.opswat.com/blog/opswat-access-control-certification-oaccp-update-for-july-2021) [![Image 12](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b2ce59307620ff669b7f1b88612fdd1c.png) TIME's Best Cloud Backup Services](https://time.com/4738916/best-cloud-backup-services/) ## Choose the Acronis True Image plan that meets your needs Essentials Local backup and anti-ransomware protection One-year subscription €49.99/year For 1 computer Cloud is not available Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Most popular Advanced Local and cloud backup and security One-year subscription €72.99/year For 1 computer 250 GB Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Premium Up to 10 TB of cloud and local backup and security One-year subscription €124.99/year For 1 computer 1 TB for free Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * Blockchain certification of files Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology. * Electronic signatures on files Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger. * Ability to add up to 10 TB of cloud storage Expand your cloud storage as your data grows. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Priority phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS **Give the gift of cyber protection** [Get Acronis True Image as a gift](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/gift/) **Need more details?** [Compare our products in depth](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/comparison/) ## What the experts say [![Image 13: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3dc0b756d6b8386ea3560e65065bf142.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) Case study ### [Renowned composer William Goldstein relies on Acronis True Image to protect his valuable music files](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) “The backups I make with Acronis True Image are part of my life. They make it possible for me to access my work and be able to get back to it.” **William Goldstein** Grammy-nominated composer, pianist and recording artist [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) [![Image 14: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a3eeb966eded0c71ac0aa3eb76db75e6.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) Case study ### [Acronis True Image has saved my career on numerous occasions](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) “I was hit by a ransomware attack and a gentleman told me on the phone that I should pay a certain amount of money to get my data back. But in the back of my head, I knew that I had the ace card as I had Acronis True Image.” **Eli Yablonovitch** Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) ## What our users say Acronis True Image made cloning my old hard drive and moving to a new SSD a breeze. The cloning process was quick and simple, and I did not have to spend much time learning how to do it. John A. Verified user I was always weary of backup software. It is bulky and complicated, and looks like it is designed for an astronaut. With Acronis, I finally found a tool to protect my data that I knew how to use from the first clicks. Jessica C. Verified user Nothing is scarier than watching your documents turning into rubbish. I am so glad it takes one click to bring it back with Acronis. Jeff C. Verified user 1 of 1 ## Works On Multiple Platforms ### Microsoft Windows * Windows 11 (64-bit) * Windows 10 (64-bit) ### Mobile operating systems * iOS 15 or later * Android 10 or later ### File systems on Windows * NTFS * Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 * ReiserFS(3) (Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations) * Linux SWAP (Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations) * HFS+/HFSX (Supported only for disk or partition recovery and cloning operations (without resizing)) * FAT16/32/exFAT (Disk or partition operations without resize. Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations.) ### Apple macOS * macOS Tahoe 26 * macOS Sequoia 15 * macOS Sonoma 14 * macOS Ventura 13 * macOS Monterey 12 ### File systems on macOS * APFS * HFS+ * FAT32 * NTFS (including Boot Camp) ## Acronis Mobile: Easy, secure and portable Never worry about losing your photos, videos, contacts or important files again. With the [Acronis Mobile app](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/mobile-app/), you can easily back up everything that matters on your phone and keep it safe in the cloud. Access your files anytime, anywhere from the Acronis Cloud, whether you're switching devices or just want peace of mind. It’s fast and always ready to protect your digital life. * [iOS](https://go.acronis.com/atimobile/download/iOS) * [Android](https://go.acronis.com/atimobile/download/Android) * [How to back up your mobile device via Wi-Fi to a PC or Mac](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/backup-your-mobile/) ![Image 15: Acronis Mobile: Easy, secure and portable](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b5dd5cc618f1aa1763d8ef78131855a9.png) ## Want to learn more? Read the latest news and articles on our blog. 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