Buy G Data – Antivirus, Internet & Total Security Licences

G Data is a German company with a special history in the antivirus industry: according to the company itself, G Data launched one of the world's first commercial antivirus programs in Bochum in 1987, with a program for the Atari ST. Since then, G Data has continuously developed its IT security expertise and is today one of the most renowned German security software manufacturers, with very good results in independent tests. At Lizenzindustrie you get G Data – one of the brands in our All manufacturers overview – as a verified licence – by email, at a price noticeably below the manufacturer's recommended price.

G Data – German quality awareness in IT security

G Data CyberDefense AG is headquartered in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, and develops all of its software in Germany. As a German company, G Data operates entirely under German and European data protection law – G Data has also committed not to build any backdoors for authorities into its software (“no backdoor” guarantee).

G Data is extremely popular in Germany and the DACH region in particular – not only because of its German origins, but because of its consistently good quality. The in-house CloseGap technology, which combines two scan engines with proactive detection, is a well-known feature of the brand.

What makes G Data special? – Two engines plus AI

G Data became known for its dual-scanner principle: two scan engines check files and complement each other – what one engine misses, the other will ideally detect. Today this combination is called CloseGap and is supplemented by the AI technologies DeepRay (detects disguised malware) and BEAST (behaviour-based detection).

The result is a high detection rate, even for deliberately modified malware designed to bypass individual scan engines.

What does G Data offer in detail?

Real-time protection with CloseGap continuously monitors all system activity – for a high detection rate across all types of malware.

Behaviour-based detection recognises new, previously unknown threats by their behaviour – without relying on existing virus signatures. Particularly important for protecting against new ransomware variants and zero-day exploits.

G Data BankGuard (a patented technology) protects your browser during online banking and online shopping against man-in-the-browser attacks and keyloggers – one of the most important protection features for users who regularly bank online or shop in online stores.

Anti-ransomware recognises the typical behaviour of ransomware – mass file encryption – and stops attacks immediately, before important data is lost.

Anti-phishing warns you directly in the browser when you visit dangerous, fake or fraudulent websites – before personal data can be entered.

Firewall monitors all network traffic for suspicious activity and blocks unwanted connections – included in the higher-tier G Data packages.

Parental controls let you manage and restrict internet content for children – with time limits, URL filtering and activity monitoring.

Password manager stores and manages all your passwords securely – integrated into the complete G Data packages.

G Data product line at a glance

G Data Antivirus – The entry-level solution with real-time protection, behaviour-based detection, anti-ransomware and BankGuard. For home users looking for solid antivirus protection without extras – for Windows; for the Mac there is G Data Antivirus Mac.
G Data Internet Security – Extends Antivirus with a firewall, anti-spam, parental controls and enhanced web protection. The balanced all-round solution for home users and families – for Windows and Android.
G Data Total Security – The most comprehensive G Data solution, with all Internet Security features plus a password manager, file backup, file encryption and advanced privacy tools. For users with higher security and data protection requirements – for Windows, Mac and Android.
G Data Endpoint Protection Business – The business solution for companies, with a central management console and advanced endpoint protection. Part of our Business software range.

G Data for all platforms

Windows: The full range of features of all G Data products – part of our PC antivirus range.
Mac: G Data Antivirus Mac – part of our Mac antivirus range.
Android & iOS: G Data Mobile Security – part of our Android & iOS antivirus range.
Businesses: G Data Endpoint Protection Business – part of our business antivirus range.

How buying from Lizenzindustrie works

Ordering G Data from Lizenzindustrie is easy: choose the product and term, complete your purchase, receive the registration key by email. Activation takes place via the G Data servers.

✔ Delivery by email – licence key usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00)
✔ Verified licences – reliably activated via official G Data servers
✔ Significantly cheaper than the official list price
✔ German manufacturer – developed and operated in Bochum, Germany
✔ CloseGap technology – two engines plus AI detection
✔ All platforms – Windows, Mac and Android
✔ Traceable origin – licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe
✔ Fast support – we help you quickly if you have questions

Would you like to compare G Data with other European solutions? Take a look at ESET or F-Secure – or get free advice from us.

Frequently asked questions about G Data

What is G Data's dual-scanner technology?

For many years G Data has relied on two scan engines that complement each other – today under the name CloseGap and combined with the AI methods DeepRay and BEAST. This means that even malware that bypasses only one of the engines is detected.

Is G Data really the inventor of the antivirus program?

G Data describes itself as the inventor of the antivirus program: in 1987 the Bochum-based company developed protection software for the Atari ST. Whether it really was the very first is disputed – but it is certainly one of the earliest commercial solutions. Almost 40 years of experience is a strong mark of quality.

What is the difference between G Data Antivirus, Internet Security and Total Security?

G Data Antivirus offers pure antivirus protection with dual scanning for Windows. Internet Security adds a firewall, anti-spam, parental controls and Android protection. Total Security adds a password manager, file backup and file encryption; with a multi-device licence you can also protect Mac, Android and iOS. For most home users, Internet Security is the most balanced choice.