Protected.net Group

Primary DomainConsumer Security & Optimization

HeadquartersFareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Founded2016

DeploymentTotalAV Desktop/Mobile App, Total Adblock Browser Extension, Total VPN Client

Vendor & Platform Overview

Protected.net Group is a high-growth consumer cybersecurity provider best known for its flagship product suites TotalAV and Total Adblock. Dedicated to simplifying digital security for home users and families, Protected.net combines robust antivirus protection, tracking cookie removal, automated ad blocking, and identity monitoring into intuitive, multi-platform applications.

Architecture & Detection Telemetry

Protected.net's flagship product, TotalAV, combines cloud-assisted antivirus scanning with behavioral heuristic shields to intercept malware, ransomware, and spyware before execution. Its browser extension, Total Adblock, intercepts network requests at the browser layer to eliminate intrusive advertisements, pop-up windows, and malvertising trackers.

Mitigated Threat Types & Incident Playbooks

Targeted malware classifications and primary attack vectors defended by Protected.net Group's security stack:

Intrusive Adware & Pop-up Hijackers →Malvertising & Deceptive Redirects →Consumer Ransomware Encrypters →Spyware & Browser Tracking Cookies →

SOC Incident Response & Containment Workflow

Recommended operational sequence for security operations teams triaging alerts generated by Protected.net Group:

When TotalAV detects a malicious download or infected archive, the real-time shield automatically halts disk writing and locks the file into the Quarantine Vault. The application prompts the user to initiate a deep system clean, removes lingering browser trackers, and logs heuristic telemetry for forensic inspection.

Consumer Security Products

TotalAV Antivirus (Consumer threat protection suite – see TotalAV Product & Security Directory)
Total Adblock (Network-layer ad blocking and malvertising filter)
Total WebShield (Malicious URL and phishing interceptor browser extension)

Other Products & Solutions

Non-catalog offerings, enterprise IT platforms, and consumer productivity solutions provided by Protected.net Group:

Total Adblock (Adware, malvertising, video ad, and pop-up blocker for desktop and mobile browsers)
Total VPN (High-speed virtual private network with global encrypted exit nodes)
Total Password (Secure password generator, autofill vault, and breach notification monitor)
Total System Cleaner (Junk file removal, startup program manager, and duplicate file finder)
PC Protect & Scanguard (System maintenance and drive optimization toolkits)

Frequently Asked Questions

What products are managed by Protected.net Group?

Protected.net Group develops and manages TotalAV Antivirus, Total Adblock, Total VPN, Total Password, PC Protect, and Scanguard across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

How does Total Adblock protect against malvertising?

Total Adblock blocks third-party advertising scripts and trackers at the network level before they load in the browser, preventing malicious ads from executing drive-by download attacks or pop-up redirects.

What is the relationship between Protected.net Group and TotalAV?

Protected.net Group is the corporate parent and engineering organization behind the TotalAV security suite, maintaining its virus definitions, cloud telemetry, and cross-platform endpoint clients.