Fortect

Fortect: security, privacy, and performance suite for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

Fortect is a software company that markets an integrated suite for security, privacy, and operating system health. Its offering ranges from antivirus protection and safe browsing to computer performance optimization, with versions for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. The company presents itself as an independent alternative, not owned by large corporations and without intrusive advertising or monetization unrelated to the product.

Suite products

Fortect's catalog is organized into several products that can be purchased separately or as part of a package:

• PC Suite (Fortect for Windows): includes deep cleaning and performance tuning tools (Swift Clean), fixing crashes and errors that affect stability (Core Stability), and a malware shield (Malware Shield).
• Fortect Mac Suite: version of the product for macOS computers.
• Fortect VPN: private browsing service with over 2,400 global servers, one-click connection, automatic protection on public Wi-Fi networks, smart routing to avoid slow paths, and unblocking of geo-restricted content.
• Browsing Protection: extension for Google Chrome that blocks malicious websites, protects against suspicious extensions, detects data leaks, and offers microphone and camera protection, as well as preventing unwanted notifications and search hijacks.
• Mobile Security: app for Android and iOS with real-time defense, comprehensive scans, instant alerts, and regular updates.
• Driver Updater: driver update tool.

Antivirus and real-time protection

Fortect's antivirus module offers proactive, real-time protection that monitors new downloads, installs, and files to block threats immediately. It includes specific ransomware defense, safe browsing with blocking of dangerous websites, and cloud-based protection that enhances threat detection through cloud intelligence. The company states that its protection has received recognition from security labs.

System analysis and repair

Fortect describes a diagnostic process for Windows 10 and later that begins with a free scan of about five minutes. This preliminary scan looks for privacy vulnerabilities, damaged or missing operating system files, traces of malware or unwanted applications, and general stability issues. Upon completion, the user receives a comparison summary of hardware, security, and stability against the average of Fortect's user base.

Repair can be done in two ways: through a free option to manually select the issues to fix, or through a premium service with automated repair technology. The full repair package not only fixes existing and previous damage but also aims to protect the computer against future problems arising from malware, viruses, privacy issues, and DLL errors. Advanced operating system repair is based on comparing the user's computer with a healthy reference system.

International presence

The company states it operates from several locations. In Germany, it maintains an office at Lindauer Str. 25, 88069 Tettnang; in Israel, at 14 Weizmann, Tel Aviv-Yafo; and in the Philippines, at Pines Place, Pioneer Dr, Davao City, 8000. The company states it serves millions of users worldwide.

Corporate profile

Fortect presents itself as an independent company that does not belong to large corporations and avoids monetization unrelated to the product and intrusive advertising. Its stated goal is to simplify the management of security, privacy, and performance for individual users and businesses, without sacrificing any of the three areas. The company maintains specific lab sections dedicated to technology, stability, and security, and offers a beta program open to new participants.

Offices and locations

Location 1: Lindauer Str. 25, 88069, Tettnang

Israel Location: 14 Weizmann, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Location 3: Pines Place, Pioneer Dr, Davao City, 8000