Certo AntiSpy
by Certo AntiSpyIt suits Android phone and tablet users looking for spyware checks, threat removal, and a permissions audit.
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Best Malware Removal Tools 2026
Every product here is ranked by Samsung Mobile US Press's record score: what its maker publishes about it, where it runs (Android first), whether it is free to try, and how recently the facts were read.
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BitNinja
BitNinja suits hosting providers, server owners, and VPS operators looking for centralized Linux server protection.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record8.9 Visit
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Comodo Internet Security
Comodo Internet Security may suit Windows users looking for antivirus, firewall, and isolation tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record8.0 Visit
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ClamAV
ClamAV may suit users who need a free scanning engine and can work with its tools and deployment options.
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record7.8 Visit
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Microsoft Quick Assist
Quick Assist suits people who can be present to approve a remote help session, particularly on Windows PCs.
WebWindowsMac Record7.0 Visit
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Spybot – Search & Destroy
Windows Free plan Record7.0 Visit Spybot's free edition suits private, non-commercial Windows users seeking anti-spyware scanning, rootkit checks, and System Immunization.
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ESET Mobile Security for Android
Android Free plan Record6.9 Visit It suits Android users seeking app and file scanning, with additional device and app protections available through Premium.
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Dr.Web LiveDisk
WindowsLinux Free plan Record6.7 Visit It suits Windows users who need bootable recovery media to clean an infected system or copy important files.
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Adlice Protect
Windows $15 a year Record6.5 Visit It suits Windows users seeking malware scanning, quarantine, and scheduled scans.
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Dr.Web CureIt!
Windows Free plan Record6.1 Visit The free version may suit Windows users seeking a one-time malware scan.
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Advanced Policy Firewall
LinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record6.0 Visit APF suits administrators managing supported Linux servers who need inbound and outbound firewall controls.
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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
WindowsLinux Free plan Record5.9 Visit It suits Windows users who need a free, portable scanner for an active infection or a second opinion.
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Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
Windows Free plan Record5.5 Visit AdwCleaner suits Windows home users and technicians who need targeted cleanup for adware, PUPs, browser hijackers, or unwanted preinstalled software.
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Virusdie
WebAPI $15 a month Record5.5 Visit Virusdie may suit small and medium-sized businesses seeking website scanning and cleanup, as well as service providers considering its PRO offer or API.
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Panda Cloud Cleaner
Windows Free plan Record5.4 Visit Panda Cloud Cleaner suits Windows users seeking free virus and malware scanning and disinfection.
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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Windows Free plan Record5.4 Visit MSRT may suit Windows users seeking a tool for prevalent malware cleanup, either through Windows Update or an on-demand standalone scan.
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Malwarebytes Premium
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.0 Visit It may suit people seeking ongoing protection across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS devices, including users who want browser protection and scam guidance.
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herdProtect
Windows Free plan Record4.8 Visit It suits Windows users seeking an additional, on-demand scan alongside existing antivirus software.
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