mx16HitmanPro (part of the Sophos family) is a cloud-based second-opinion scanner detecting advanced persistent threats, rootkits, and bootkits that traditional antivirus products miss. It requires no installation — just run it from a USB drive for instant scanning.
Cloud Scanning Technology
HitmanPro’s behavioral analysis in the cloud compares suspicious files against SophosLabs databases. Even brand-new malware variants are detected if they exhibit behavior patterns matching known threats.
Key Features
- Cloud-based behavioral scanning
- No installation required
- Rootkit and bootkit detection
- Startup items analysis
- Browser history wiping
- Malware removal (standalone or with antivirus)
- HitmanPro Alert (ransomware and exploit protection)
Verdict
HitmanPro Alert is the best second-opinion scanner for security-conscious users. Running it monthly alongside your regular antivirus catches threats other products miss.
