speaker20 YearsProtectstar celebrates its birthday. Find out what’s waiting for you!Learn more

Why Might Anti Spy Have Slower Scanning Speeds Compared to Other Spyware Scanners?

At Protectstar™, our top priority is ensuring the highest level of security for our users. Anti Spy is designed with advanced AI-based technology to provide comprehensive protection against a broad spectrum of spyware threats, including highly sophisticated, state-sponsored malware like Pegasus and FinSpy. While this robust protection is one of the product's greatest strengths, it can sometimes result in slower scanning speeds compared to other spyware scanners.


Factors Contributing to Slower Scanning Speeds:

Dual Engine Technology:

Anti Spy utilizes a sophisticated Dual Engine system, which combines the power of two specialized spyware scanners. This dual approach enhances detection capabilities by ensuring that one engine complements the other, effectively covering all potential threat vectors. This thorough analysis process means that each file and process undergoes rigorous scrutiny by both engines, which can occasionally slow down the scanning speed.

AI-Enhanced Detection:

Our cutting-edge AI technology is continuously learning and adapting to new threats detected worldwide. When new spyware or malware is identified, it undergoes intensive analysis within our AI Cloud, ensuring that all users receive immediate protection against emerging threats. This high level of vigilance and adaptability may contribute to longer scanning times but guarantees that your device is protected against the latest and most advanced threats.

Comprehensive Protection Approach:

Anti Spy incorporates our proprietary Deep Detective™ technology, which monitors processes in real-time using a database of over 126 million attack signatures. This comprehensive protection strategy includes proactive monitoring and real-time scanning, which, while taking more time, significantly enhances your device’s security.

Speed vs. Security:

While we strive to optimize both speed and security, our primary focus is on your safety. We believe that a slightly longer scan time is a worthwhile trade-off for the assurance that your device is thoroughly protected against even the most elusive and sophisticated spyware. Nevertheless, we are continually working to improve our scanning algorithms to enhance speed without compromising security.
We are committed to ongoing technological advancements that will better balance scanning speed and security. Future updates will aim to reduce scan times while maintaining the high level of protection that users expect from Anti Spy. Our goal is to ensure that you receive the best possible security experience without unnecessary delays.


Our Commitment to Your Safety

Comprehensive Detection: A faster scan often results in a more superficial check. Our approach ensures that even the most sophisticated and hidden spyware is detected by thoroughly analyzing every aspect of your device’s software environment.

Real-World Consequences: While speed is important, missing critical threats during a quick scan can have severe consequences, such as data theft, privacy breaches, and financial loss. Our comprehensive scanning process is designed to mitigate these risks, providing you with peace of mind.

Advanced Threat Protection: Modern cyber threats are increasingly complex and require detailed analysis for detection. Our AI-driven Dual Engine strategy is specifically designed to identify and neutralize these advanced threats effectively.


We are dedicated to optimizing our scanning processes to enhance speed without sacrificing security. Protectstar™ stands by its promise to deliver the most secure spyware scanning solution available. If you experience significant delays or have further questions about our scanning process, please do not hesitate to contact our Support Heroes at Protectstar Support. We are here to ensure your experience with Anti Spy exceeds your expectations.

Was this article helpful? Yes No
11 out of 11 people found this article helpful