Download Surfshark Antivirus to block malware

Surfshark Antivirus isn’t a free standalone app, but it’s included with Surfshark One and Surfshark One+ subscriptions. You can try it with a free trial, or subscribe risk-free with the 30-day money-back guarantee.

Reputable free antivirus tools can offer basic protection, but many limit real-time and web protection, or require upgrading to paid tiers. Check the developer’s reputation and read what’s actually included before you install anything.

It depends on what you need protected and how. Free tools generally cover basic malware scanning, but most skip real-time protection, scheduled scans, or multi-device coverage. If you want fuller protection without commitment, Surfshark Antivirus offers a free trial with real-time protection, scheduled scans, and 24/7 support.

Yes. Built-in operating system protection covers some basics, but a dedicated antivirus adds continuous real-time scanning, quarantine handling, and regular threat database updates that built-in tools often don’t match.

Look for real-time protection, independent testing reports, frequent threat database updates, coverage for all your devices, and responsive customer support.

Real-time protection continuously scans files and downloads as they happen, blocking malware before it can run, rather than waiting for you to start a scan manually.