Finally, peace of mind
Antivirus that doesn't spy on you.
You deserve to feel safe without wondering what your security software is doing behind your back. XorShield runs 5-layer detection and AI-powered scanning entirely on your device — Linux, macOS, and Windows — with zero data collection.
Built for Linux, macOS, and Windows — with extra care for Linux desktop users who've been ignored for too long.
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Why this matters to you
You shouldn't have to choose between safety and privacy.
Most antivirus products quietly collect your data as the price of protection. XorShield keeps everything on your machine — so you get the safety without the surveillance.
The deal you didn't agree to
- Uploads files or hashes to cloud systems for deeper analysis
- Often requires accounts, persistent identifiers, and background telemetry
- Detection quality can depend on what gets sent off-device
- Bundled extras and behavioral tracking create trust debt fast
Protection that respects your boundaries.
- AI triage, signatures, pattern detection, and smart skipping all run locally
- Real-time protection adapts to your CPU without overheating your machine
- Threat intelligence is opt-in, fingerprint-only, and disabled by default
- Documented architecture and published research make the privacy story concrete, not just marketable
You deserve to know
This is what happens when your antivirus doesn't respect you.
Real incidents. Real people affected. Every claim below is sourced, dated, and verifiable — because you deserve facts, not marketing.
Avast was ordered to stop selling browsing data and to pay $16.5M.
The FTC alleged Avast collected detailed browsing data through antivirus software and browser extensions, then sold it through Jumpshot to more than 100 third parties.
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FTC press release on the settlement and complaint details, including the company's collection and sale of browsing information for advertising purposes.
FTC enforcement action, February 22, 2024Norton 360 shipped with a cryptomining feature customers struggled to remove.
Krebs on Security documented Norton Crypto, including the built-in miner, its opt-in model, and reports from users who found removal difficult.
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Coverage from Krebs on Security summarizing the mining program, the 15% commission model, and the user backlash around removal and trust.
Krebs on Security, January 6, 2022Kaspersky's U.S. sales and updates were prohibited over national security risk.
BIS later summarized the June 2024 determination prohibiting Kaspersky's U.S. subsidiary from selling its software within the United States or providing updates to software already in use.
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BIS press release published December 5, 2024, explicitly referencing the June 2024 final determination involving Kaspersky Lab, Inc.
BIS press release, December 5, 2024McAfee's privacy notice allows advertising and analytics sharing around user activity.
McAfee's published notice describes sharing with third-party advertising and analytics partners and discusses browsing history, search history, and other network activity categories.
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McAfee Privacy Notice, last updated January 2026, including sections on advertising partners and internet or similar network activity.
McAfee Privacy Notice, January 2026How it works
Five ways your files stay safe — and stay yours.
Every layer works on your device. Nothing gets uploaded. Nothing gets shared. You just stay protected.
Smart File Recognition
300M+ known-safe files recognized
Your scans finish faster because XorShield remembers files it's already cleared — no wasted time re-checking what's already safe.
AI-Powered Pre-Screening
Under 1ms threat classification
Suspicious files get flagged in under a millisecond — right on your machine, without sending a single byte anywhere.
Signature Matching
Daily-updated threat signatures
Known threats are caught on sight with signatures drawn from trusted, open threat-intelligence feeds — refreshed daily.
Pattern Detection
Behavior-led detection for new variants
Even when malware disguises itself, pattern detection spots the behavior — so new variants can't sneak past.
Threat Intelligence
Opt-in and fingerprint-only
If you want an extra layer of confidence, optional fingerprint lookups check global databases — your actual files never leave.
Powered by proven security research
The technology keeping you safe has been trusted for years.
Every engine has one job: protect you. None of them need your personal data to do it.
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Signature detection
You're protected against known threats the moment they're identified — with signatures drawn from trusted, open threat-intelligence feeds, refreshed daily.
Local effect: signatures come to you; your files do not go back.
VirusTotal / Google
Pattern matching
Malware that changes its appearance still gets caught — because the underlying behavior patterns give it away.
Local effect: matching runs inside XorShield's pipeline on-device.
Elastic Security
AI threat triage
Suspicious files are scored instantly on your device — so the most dangerous ones get examined first.
Local effect: the model scores files without uploads or cloud inference.
NIST
Known-safe recognition
Your scans stay fast and quiet because hundreds of millions of known-safe files are recognized instantly.
Local effect: less wasted CPU, fewer noisy scans, same privacy promise.
Independent research feeds
Threat intelligence
When you want extra confidence, optional lookups check fingerprints against global research — your files stay put.
Local effect: disabled by default and limited to fingerprint-only lookups.
Rust
XorShield core
The engine runs lean and secure — built in Rust for speed, stability, and always-on protection you can forget about.
Local effect: native speed, tighter resource use, and fewer attack surfaces.
Understand the model
You shouldn't have to take our word for it.
We show you exactly what powers detection, what stays on your device, and where the optional signals begin — so you can verify our claims yourself.
By the numbers
What your protection actually looks like.
Compare
See what changes when your antivirus actually respects you.
Most antivirus products ask you to trust them with everything. XorShield is built so you don't have to.
| Feature | XorShield AV | Norton 360 | McAfee | Avast | Kaspersky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scans for malware | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks browsing | No | Varies | Policy permits related activity categories | FTC action over browsing data sales | Restricted in U.S.; elevated trust risk |
| Uploads files to cloud | No | Commonly used | Commonly used | Commonly used | Commonly used |
| Requires an account | No | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually |
| Sends telemetry | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI threat detection | Runs locally | Mostly cloud-assisted | Mostly cloud-assisted | Mostly cloud-assisted | Mostly cloud-assisted |
| Desktop platform support | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Notable extras / history | None | Norton Crypto history (2022) | Promotional extras vary by product | Jumpshot history | U.S. Commerce restrictions (2024) |
| Price | From $1.25/mo | $94.99/yr | $39.99/yr | $49.08/yr | N/A (restricted in U.S.) |
U.S. first-term pricing checked on April 4, 2026 from official vendor pages. Introductory pricing, packaging, and renewal terms can change. Kaspersky availability and update continuity vary by region due to U.S. restrictions announced in 2024.
Why now
Three freedoms you get back with XorShield.
Release updates
Ready to feel good about your antivirus for once?
Planned pricing
Peace of mind, priced for real life.
Pick the plan that fits your life. Change it whenever your life changes.
Personal
Save 50%$2.49/mo
$1.25 / mo
Planned annual billing: $14.99
- 1 device on Linux, macOS, or Windows
- 5-layer local detection
- Always-on protection that works silently
Family
Most popular$6.99/mo
$3.33 / mo
Planned annual billing: $39.99
- Up to 5 devices
- Everyone in your home, protected equally
- Same privacy model across every machine
Pro
Save 46%$9.99/mo
$5.42 / mo
Planned annual billing: $64.99
- Up to 10 devices
- Built for people who protect others
- Priority updates and advanced controls
Introductory pricing is shown in USD and based on annual billing.
FAQ
We get it. You have questions.
How do you make money if you don't sell my data?
Fair question — the answer is simple. You pay for protection with money, not with your data. XorShield runs on straightforward subscriptions. No ad tech, no data brokering, no background monetization.
How do I know you're actually not collecting my data?
You don't have to trust us — you can check. XorShield runs detection on-device, threat intelligence is opt-in, and we document exactly what leaves your device and when. We'll publish the privacy model and architecture notes before launch so you can verify everything yourself.
I've used Norton/McAfee for years — why should I switch?
We understand — switching feels like a risk. The biggest difference is what happens after you install: XorShield runs detection locally without bundling surveillance-style data collection into the security model. You get the same protection without the privacy cost.
Will this work on my computer?
Yes — XorShield works on Linux, macOS, and Windows with the same privacy-first model everywhere. And if you're on Linux, we built this with you especially in mind, because desktop Linux users have been underserved for too long.
I'm not a tech person — is this for me?
Absolutely. XorShield is designed for everyone — native interface, one-click scans, automatic quarantine, and smart defaults. You don't need to configure anything to be protected.
Peace of mind starts here.
Choose your platform and tell us where to reach you. That's it.
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