According to data from AV-TEST and Atlas VPN in the first 3 quarters of 2022, approximately 228,000 new malware variants are detected daily, and a staggering 95.6% of those target Microsoft Windows.
Antivirus software is great at spotting threats that are already known. It works by checking files and programs against a list of harmful software that’s been seen before. If something matches, it blocks it. This is very useful for stopping common viruses and scams. But cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to attack. Every day, fresh versions of malware are created — and many are designed to sneak past traditional antivirus tools.
These newer threats can be clever. Some change their appearance to avoid detection, while others hide in parts of your system that antivirus software doesn’t usually check. Because of this, relying only on antivirus protection isn’t enough anymore.
To stay safe, businesses need more than just basic protection. It’s important to have tools that can spot unusual behaviour, monitor systems in real time, and respond quickly if something suspicious happens. This layered approach gives you a better chance of catching threats early — before they cause damage.
Cybersecurity today is about being proactive, not just reactive. The more prepared you are, the better you can protect your business from the growing number of online risks.
If you do use machines installed with Microsoft Windows or Mac, you can fight back.
🔐 Think of your digital security like a castle with multiple walls. Each wall (or layer) protects you from different kinds of attacks. If one wall is breached, the next one is there to catch what got through.
For complete data protection on Microsoft Windows, your castle needs to consist of Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, Remote monitoring and a true off-site backup as your last line of defence.
If purchased individually an estimated annual cost could be around £170–£330 based on 2025 data:
- 💻 1. Antivirus (AV) Software
- ✅ Estimated cost: £40–£60/year Best-value options: Bitdefender, Norton, McAfee, TotalAV Advanced suites (with VPN, firewall, etc.): Up to £100/year
- 🛡️ 2. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- ✅ Estimated cost: £40–£70/year for a solid mid-tier solution Basic EDR: £16–£32 per endpoint/year Mid-tier EDR (with automation and threat intelligence): £32–£56/year Enterprise-grade EDR: £80–£120/year
- 🔧 3. Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
- ✅ Estimated cost: £40–£100/year, depending on the provider and licensing model
- ☁️ 4. Offsite Backup
- ✅ Estimated cost: £50–£100/year, depending on storage needs
This estimate excludes the setting up and continual monitoring of all of the components to ensure they are working and the annual commitment to purchase the software.
At IT Life-Raft, our approach is simple with our Essentials subscription. One price £10.99 per device (PCM). One monthly subscription with no commitment. Full data protection for peace of mind. Proactive support, we call you if there is an issue. All remotely managed so you don’t have to.
Don’t get caught out with Microsoft Windows
Thanks for your time. This is Mark from IT Life-Raft. As always, stay safe online.
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