TotalAV (Protected.net Group)

Primary DomainConsumer Security & Optimization

HeadquartersFareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Founded2016

DeploymentWindows Desktop, macOS, Android App, iOS Client, WebShield Extension

Vendor & Platform Overview

TotalAV is a globally recognized consumer cybersecurity platform developed by Protected.net Group. Engineered for home users, families, and remote workers, TotalAV pairs an antivirus engine with real-time heuristic web filtering, tracking cookie removal, and automated system maintenance tools.

Architecture & Detection Telemetry

TotalAV utilizes a multi-tier threat defense architecture combining local signature databases with real-time cloud-assisted heuristic scanning. Its WebShield engine intercepts network requests at the browser socket layer, filtering malicious phishing domains, drive-by downloads, and malvertising loops before malicious payloads reach disk.

Mitigated Threat Types & Incident Playbooks

Targeted malware classifications and primary attack vectors defended by TotalAV (Protected.net Group)'s security stack:

Intrusive Adware & Pop-up Hijackers →Consumer Ransomware Encrypters →Browser & Token Infostealers →Malvertising & Deceptive Redirects →

SOC Incident Response & Containment Workflow

Recommended operational sequence for security operations teams triaging alerts generated by TotalAV (Protected.net Group):

When TotalAV identifies an untrusted executable or suspicious script, its real-time protection halts execution immediately and quarantines the file into the encrypted Virus Vault. Users are alerted to schedule a full system scan, flush tracking cookies, and review real-time threat containment telemetry.

Consumer Security Products

TotalAV Antivirus Pro (Core real-time antimalware and ransomware defense)
TotalAV Internet Security (Antivirus suite bundled with unlimited VPN access)
TotalAV Total Security (Comprehensive package including Adblock and Password Vault)
Total WebShield (Browser security extension blocking phishing URLs and malicious domains)

Other Products & Solutions

Non-catalog offerings, enterprise IT platforms, and consumer productivity solutions provided by TotalAV (Protected.net Group):

Total Adblock (Pop-up, video ad, and malvertising filter for Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox)
Total VPN Client (Encrypted Virtual Private Network with zero-logging policy and global server fleet)
Total Password Manager (Cross-device encrypted credential vault, auto-fill, and password generator)
Total System Clean-Up (Disk optimizer, junk cleaner, and duplicate file remover)
Identity Theft Protection (Continuous dark web monitoring and compromised personal data alerts)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the TotalAV product ecosystem?

TotalAV encompasses antivirus protection (Antivirus Pro, Internet Security, Total Security), browser ad-filtering (Total Adblock), network encryption (Total VPN), password management (Total Password), and system optimization utilities.

How does TotalAV detect zero-day malware threats?

TotalAV utilizes cloud-assisted heuristic scanning and behavioral telemetry to evaluate unknown executable binaries in sandboxed quarantine before allowing write operations to the file system.

Does Total Adblock stop malware and phishing?

Yes. Total Adblock blocks invasive advertising scripts, tracking pixels, and malicious pop-ups before they execute, effectively neutralizing malvertising vectors and drive-by download redirects.