Anti-malware programs are essential but while established anti-virus vendors are great, it’s sometimes a good idea to give new programs a shot. Developed by a Lithuanian cybersecurity company Kibernetinio Saugumo Sistemos, SpyWarrior is a completely new anti-malware program for Windows computers, and being a new player in this field, it has a lot to prove. So does SpyWarrior live up to its expectations? Let’s find out.

SpyWarrior malware protection

All anti-malware programs promise to protect users’ computers from malicious threats but the reality is sometimes different. So how well does SpyWarrior handle malicious threats? We performed various tests to find out exactly that.

First of all, SpyWarrior developers claim the program can detect and deal with threats like adware, browser hijackers, and potentially unwanted programs. A lot of larger anti-virus vendors often overlook these threats because they don’t cause direct damage to computers. But even if they’re not serious infections, they can cause a lot of issues for users. We tested SpyWarrior against a variety of less-serious threats, and it accurately detected 98% of them.

SpyWarrior was also tested against serious malware infections like viruses, trojans, keyloggers, ransomware, and other malware. SpyWarrior’s detection rates were even more impressive against these threats, as the program’s real-time detection feature was able to identify 99% of malware threatening to get in.

SpyWarrior anti-ransomware feature

One of SpyWarrior’s most important, and arguably the most impressive, features is protection against ransomware. This feature is especially important now that ransomware is essentially lurking in all corners of the Internet. But while SpyWarrior’s anti-ransomware feature looks good in theory, it’s important to test it in practice. And that’s exactly what we did. We tested SpyWarrior against 45 different ransomware strains, and the results were rather impressive. Out of 45, SpyWarrior was able to identify 45 attempts to encrypt files. All ransomware strains were blocked from doing any damage, which is quite an impressive result.

SpyWarrior interface and customer support

SpyWarrior has a pretty standard design and interface. That’s not to say that there’s anything wrong with that, as the design is modern, and the interface is clear and user-friendly. The program isn’t cluttered, everything’s clearly sectioned, and all features are easily accessible. For users who may have trouble, there are even instructions provided on the program’s official website.

Users can contact SpyWarrior’s customer support via methods like email, social media, and by filling in a ticket in the program’s Help Desk section. This is also where users can send SpyWarrior technicians a report about issues the program cannot fix automatically. According to the official site, technicians would review the issue, come up with a custom solution, and send it to the program to be applied automatically. While we haven’t tested out this feature, it certainly sounds good.

SpyWarrior free version

It’s possible to find a free SpyWarrior version but it does not have many features. In fact, it only allows users to scan the computer for threats. But to remove what’s detected, it would be necessary to buy the full program. This is a pretty common practice, particularly for new programs. But for users who want to test the program before committing, they can try the 7-day free trial. The trial gives users full access to the program for 7 days. It’s automatically activated when users purchase one of the long-term SpyWarrior plans.

SpyWarrior price

Users have three options, two long-term commitments and one monthly plan. Paying on a monthly basis can be quite expensive as the price is €10/month, so it’s cheaper to choose either the 1-year or 2-year plans. With the current 51% discount, users can get the 1-year plan for €59/year (€4.42/month). The 2-year plan is available for €79/two years (€3.29/month) with a 67% discount. Purchasing one of the three plans gives 5 licenses.

So, is SpyWarrior good?

The short answer is yes. It has a great, user-friendly interface, a nice design, accessible and helpful customer support, affordable prices (especially with the discounts), and most importantly, it provides great protection against malware threats, including ransomware. So if you’re looking for an anti-virus program, SpyWarrior is a great choice.