Splashtop launches Shield for Windows PCs and Macs to block scam-related malware

By Atlas Watchline Staff · Corporate · August 3, 2026

Splashtop said Shield is available now for Windows PCs and Macs as a consumer security product aimed at scam-linked malware, phishing and unauthorized remote-access takeovers.

Splashtop said Shield is available now for Windows PCs and Macs as a consumer security product aimed at scam-linked malware, phishing and unauthorized remote-access takeovers.

Splashtop Inc. announced Shield on Aug. 3, 2026, in Cupertino, California, and said the product is available immediately with a free seven-day trial or paid editions for individuals and families.

The company said Shield is designed to interrupt a scam pattern that can start with a phishing text, move to a fake support site or phone call and end with a remote-access session that gives a criminal control of a victim’s computer. Splashtop said the product combines malware protection, phishing defense and remote-takeover prevention.

In its release, the company cited the FBI’s Internet Crime Report and said Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime last year. It also said adults over 60 reported $7.7 billion in losses, up 37% in one year.

Splashtop said it has spent more than a decade securing legitimate remote access for millions of users and thousands of businesses. The company said Shield applies that experience against unauthorized access attempts. It also said the product can be used as a standalone tool or alongside Splashtop’s remote-access offerings.

CEO and co-founder Mark Lee said the product was built to break the scam chain before criminals gain control. He said Splashtop understands the difference between legitimate remote access and a takeover, according to the release.

Splashtop also said independent third-party testing by West Coast Labs in April 2026 found Shield achieved a 100% protection rate against tested threats. The release did not include further detail on the test methods or the threats involved.

The company said Shield is offered in Individual, Family Lite and Family editions for Windows PCs and Macs. Splashtop said it serves more than 30 million users and is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.

Splashtop said Shield is available now.

Sources

• GlobeNewswire press release: Splashtop Turns Its Remote Access Expertise Against Scammers with Shield Launch

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