HitmanPro
The facts below are what the maker publishes about HitmanPro, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From HitmanPro's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| HitmanPro | — | Price not shown on the official pages opened · Windows PC |
| HitmanPro.Alert | — | Price not shown on the official pages opened · Windows PC |
The facts
Each one read from HitmanPro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Behavior detection
- HitmanPro checks malware behavior to catch threats even when they lack a known malware signature.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Business availability
- Sophos says HitmanPro.Alert is available for business use as part of Sophos Intercept X.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The download page lists HitmanPro for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Installation requirement
- HitmanPro.Alert requires installation so it can continuously monitor the PC for malware attacks.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Portable scanner
- HitmanPro is 10 MB and can be run after download without installation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy features
- HitmanPro.Alert encrypts online typing, strengthens browser security against exploits, and alerts users when a program turns on the webcam.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HitmanPro scans for and removes malware including viruses, trojans, worms, keyloggers, rootkits, trackers, and spyware.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Ransomware protection
- HitmanPro.Alert's CryptoGuard analyzes encryption behavior and can back up files, stop ransomware, and revert files without requiring user interaction or ransomware signatures.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scanning sources
- HitmanPro uses malware databases from four security labs, including SophosLabs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product pages direct users to HitmanPro support and provide a support FAQ.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Works alongside antivirus
- HitmanPro can be used alone or alongside another security product without uninstalling it.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- Sophos states that SurfRight, the makers of HitmanPro, joined Sophos in 2015.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows repair
- HitmanPro can restore damaged Windows resources and remove persistent threats from the running operating system and its boot records.checked 11 Oct 2026
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