MyDefender
MyDefender backs up your data and protects you from malware and other threats.
MyDefender regularly scans your computer to check for viruses and other threats, stopping any suspicious activity in its tracks. How? Using a constantly updated malware database and AI behavior detection, it detects and identifies both existing and new threats. This means you’re also protected against zero-day attacks — when cyber criminals exploit software security flaws that have gone unnoticed.
Even the best cyber security measures can’t fully protect you against data loss. A particularly aggressive attack, hardware failure and accidental deletion can all result in lost files. Backing up your data reduces the risk of loss. MyDefender creates regular copies of your data, backing them up in our ISO-certified data centers. You can even back up your entire computer. So, even if the worst happens, you'll be able to restore everything.
You decide which data to back up, and how often. Choose a preset plan for convenience, or adjust the settings yourself. Want to change how long files are stored? No problem. Once your backup plan is set up, the rest happens automatically.
Decide how much storage you need and safeguard your data today.
Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups
100 GB of backup storage
Back up 1 of each device type
Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups
250 GB of backup storage
Back up 3 of each device type
Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups
500 GB of backup storage
Back up 5 of each device type
Virus scanning
Ransomware protection
Automatic backups
1 TB of backup storage
Back up an unlimited number of devices
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Applies to all MyDefender plans
Minimum contract
Choose from 1 month or 12 months
Set up fee
No set up fee
Cancellation
1-month contracts: Cancel monthly
12-month contracts: Cancel after 12 months, then monthly
Overage fees
If you exceed the storage limit of your plan, you’ll be charged an additional $0.12/GB on top of the standard monthly rate.
Safer than an external hard drive and more convenient than cloud storage.
MyDefender | Cloud storage | Hard drive | |
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Back up your whole computer | – | varies | |
Standalone backups for better data security | – | ||
Automatic backups | varies | – | |
Set individual backup plans for different folders and files | – | – | |
Optimized storage usage with incremental and differential backups | – | – | |
Restore old backup copies | varies | – |
Back up your whole computer | |
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MyDefender | |
Cloud storage | – |
Hard drive | varies |
Standalone backups for better data security | |
MyDefender | |
Cloud storage | – |
Hard drive | |
Automatic backups | |
MyDefender | |
Cloud storage | varies |
Hard drive | – |
Set individual backup plans for different folders and files | |
MyDefender | |
Cloud storage | – |
Hard drive | – |
Optimized storage usage with incremental and differential backups | |
MyDefender | |
Cloud storage | – |
Hard drive | – |
Restore old backup copies | |
MyDefender | |
Cloud storage | varies |
Hard drive | – |
With MyDefender, you get a range of helpful, easy-to-use features.
Add an extra layer of protection with AES 256-bit encryption and set your own custom password to keep out prying eyes.
You can back up individual files, folders or images or your entire hard drive — the choice is yours.
Easily adjust your protection settings and backup plan via an intuitive, web-based interface.
We store all your data in US data centers according to the ISO 27001 standard.
Scan your system for malware using signature databases and intelligent behavioral analysis.
Avoid data leaks by limiting devices and interface access.
MyDefender supports most popular operating systems and devices.
Need backups on a bigger scale? Safeguard your severs and business IT with Cloud Backup. Keep your business running smoothly with the highest security standards and flexible recovery settings.
A lot of the malware that’s doing the rounds is already registered in databases. This means it can easily be recognized. This doesn’t apply to completely new viruses, which can spread far and wide within a few hours. These outbreaks are often called zero-day attacks because they wreak havoc before the virus is a day old. Antivirus software with behavior recognition uses artificial intelligence to identify typical virus patterns and defend against new threats.
Data loss can have lots of different causes. Hackers are constantly spreading new kinds of malware, and even operating system or program updates can cause vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals can exploit these weaknesses, and even the best antivirus software can’t offer 100% protection. Damaged hardware and accidental deletion can also result in lost data. That’s why it’s important to back up your data regularly. Whatever the reason for your lost files, you can restore them if you've made backup copies.
Cloud storage is designed for accessing and sharing your files online. However, it doesn’t protect your data from damage or loss. We therefore recommend an online backup solution, especially for data that is sentimental or important to your work. Online backups automatically create copies of selected files, folders, or even entire workstations. These copies are then unaffected by any damage or malware attacks that may end up affecting the originals. Whatever happens to your data, you can restore it at any time using the backup.
Differential backups only back up the data that has changed since the last full backup, so as not to take up unnecessary storage space. Incremental backups go a step further by backing up only the changes since the last backup - be it a full or incremental backup. However, differential, and incremental backups are somewhat less reliable when restoring data because they do not contain all the data. Smart backup plans therefore combine full, differential, and incremental backups to achieve the best combination of reliability and storage utilization.
You can create one or more backup plans for each device. For each plan, you can define which data source is backed up at which time and how long the individual backups should be stored for, for example. You can also specify the type, i.e., full, differential, or incremental. In addition, the detailed settings can also help you achieve your exact wishes. To make setup easier for you, you can also select from predefined plans.
No, if you're looking for a more comprehensive backup solution, we recommend Cloud Backup.