G Data Total Security, developed by G Data Software AG — the first antivirus company in the world (founded in 1985) — brings decades of security expertise to a modern consumer security suite. The 2026 version combines multiple scanning engines with comprehensive privacy and backup features.

Dual-Engine Protection

G Data uniquely uses two concurrent antivirus engines: its proprietary CloseGuard engine and a licensed Bitdefender engine. This dual-engine approach provides redundant protection and near-perfect detection rates. In AV-TEST’s 2026 review, G Data achieved 99.9% protection with zero false positives.

Features

• Dual-engine antivirus protection
• BankGuard (secure online banking)
• Ransomware protection
• Password Manager
• Cloud backup (50GB)
• Device encryption
• Anti-theft for mobile
• Password generator and secure notes

Verdict

G Data Total Security is a premium product with premium results. The dual-engine architecture provides unmatched redundancy, and the German engineering ensures quality and privacy compliance. Worth considering for users who want defense-in-depth.