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Founder's Message

Founder's Message

Chris Bohn
Founder & CEO

When we founded Protectstar™ in 2004, we set out to do more than just develop IT security: we wanted to build trust. Because security is more than a technical task—it’s a fundamental human need.

What began as a small start-up has now grown into an internationally recognized company with over 8 million users in more than 100 countries. Throughout this journey, we’ve never lost sight of our core principle: we believe top-tier security should be affordable for everyone. That’s precisely why we’re pursuing a revolutionary pricing idea: in the future, every one of our solutions will cost just 1 cent a day, ensuring that everyone can benefit from cutting-edge technology. After all, security shouldn’t be a luxury—it’s a basic right.

Our track record speaks for itself:

  • iShredder™ is the No. 1 solution for securely erasing sensitive data.
  • Anti Spy is the only anti-spyware scanner to hold a certification.
  • Antivirus AI has achieved multiple awards and a detection rate of over 99.9%, delivering unparalleled protection.
  • Additionally, Camera Guard and Micro Guard set the standard early on for camera and microphone protection on macOS and Android.

Innovation and reliability have always been our driving forces. Every day, we ask ourselves:
How can we make your protection even better?

In our commitment to realizing our vision, we don’t just develop new features—we think comprehensively. For us, “Shaping Security” is more than just a slogan—it’s our pledge to provide independent, transparent solutions that put you at the center.

That includes our community features, which let you see at a glance how many users around the world you’ve already helped protect from threats. And we’re going even further: we’re planning the Protectstar™ AI Agent, a learning security ecosystem that interconnects all your Protectstar™ solutions in real time and answers your questions.

Personal contact is extremely important to me. Our “Support Heroes” are always ready to help you. If you have any ideas or if something isn’t working as planned, feel free to reach out to me directly:

Let’s work together to write a new chapter in cybersecurity—building a digital future where security and privacy are as natural as clean water and fresh air.