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360 Total Security is an antivirus software developed by the Beijing, China-based internet security company Qihoo 360. It offers a comprehensive suite of security features including multi-engine antivirus and anti-malware with real-time threat detection, ransomware prevention, system and privacy optimization, web and network protection, and support for external devices. Its product portfolio encompasses core functionalities like malware analysis, ransomware protection, and system cleanup, alongside features such as a spam filter, dark mode, and options for data recovery (photo, NTFS partition, password, corrupted files). The software is known for its minimal system impact and regular threat updates, available on Mac and Windows platforms under a freemium and proprietary license. While initially praised by users for being lightweight and free, reviews indicate a shift towards an ad-laden international version with restricted functionalities for free users, contrasting with its fully free, ad-free Chinese counterpart, 360 Safeguard. It competes in the internet security market with products like Avira, Microsoft Security Essential, Avast, Comodo Antivirus, Tencent PC Manager, FortiClient, Sophos Home, AVG, Norton, Panda, Security Essentials, Nod32, and Kaspersky.