Best Anti Virus | Antivirus Review

With computers keeping the world connected, personal – and even corporate – cyber security has become a commodity rather than a luxury. Antivirus companies have sprouted forth like rabbits in heat. It is almost paradoxical if you come to think of it; the more these companies come and prosper, the lesser our integrity and sense of personal security becomes. One of life’s many ironies.

Hence, the following are a few of the better and popular security solutions found in the market that we have today.

Kaspersky Antivirus 2012

The Cloud-based detection network is the ace on this edition’s deck. This particular feature helps the user by anonymously sending out data about other software you’ve downloaded onto Kaspersky’s private servers. There, the data will be run through various processes until information regarding its nature and the effects that it might have on your computer is realized. If you’re one of the nitpicky power users out there, this product might bring a few tolls to your experience with it. Nevertheless, its sophisticated design and features will keep you safe and your company computers in the long run.

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Norman Antivirus & Antispyware 8

It is one of the more corporate-appropriate security protections around. If deployed alongside the Norman Endpoint Protection, this antivirus program would prove to be more than your adequate safety program. By keeping all your connections and endpoints in check, the Norman Antivirus and Antispyware 8 should be enough for all your needs. Sandboxing is one of its best features which instigates and treats all suspicious threats that have yet to be deemed fully alarming.

Norman Antivirus & Antispyware protect you against Internet threats such as viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits and spyware.

AVG Anti-virus 2012

The starting acronyms alone spell what most people care for: free protection. AVG Anti-virus 2012 is one of those programs that sit on the top tiers of the industry. Its namesake alone is one of the most recognizable around and for good reason. It provides thorough and accurate threat detections that not even the more money-hogging brands could vouch for. A better feat inducted to this one is it can detect when you’re gaming. Whether you’re virtually beating the hell out of that three-horned troll on some far off land or burning some serious rubber on a vivid Bay Area street with your pimped up car, AVG understands enough to sit at the back and let you enjoy your gaming experience.

Avast Free Antivirus

Fast giving AVG a run for its money, Avast Pro Antivirus is starting to earn its own accolades and recognition among the internet community. If you’ve met its older sibling Avast 5 then this time around, Avast 6 will hold you captive with its steady and tip-top security performance, and dazzle you with its sleeker and more vibrant look at the same time. The best thing perhaps with this one is its Autosandbox feature that takes any seemingly suspicious files or programs and runs them on a different virtual environment in your system. This way, any harmful changes made by these malicious attackers are easily discarded once they are found guilty of being delinquent and malicious.

Norton Antivirus 2012

It is said that this year’s edition is one of the better sisters of Norton’s antivirus roster. It was tested to have created lesser impact on a computer’s overall performance as compared to other years. In fact, it was found to be almost unnoticeable as it works in the background providing steady security to its users. One of the newest features in this edition is the Facebook Link Scan which scans links found on your Facebook wall and determines if they are safe to click on. Another feature to look at is its capability to create not just CD or DVD bootable devices but also for USB as well. This is highly useful for devices where optical drives are absent with prior specification.

Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2010

Zone Alarm was one of the best performing antivirus software upon its release. Last year, they were able to release an all new and improved variant called the Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2010. Like the previous makes of this program, this one includes one of the most customizable firewalls around. If you’re one of those beings who are earnestly picky and scrutinizing of their firewall specifications then Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2010 is the one to go for. Along with its robust firewall protection, it also has one of the most effective antivirus, antispyware and parental control package making it a complete deal.

Avanquest System Suite 10 Professional

This particular product’s namesake might be somewhat unfamiliar to you but don’t be quick to dawdle your thoughts about its capacity. The Avanquest System Suite 10 Professional is a packed-up system monitoring program capable of diagnosing and fixing your registry, defragging up your computer memory.  All though, it is not quick upon its feet when it comes to threat detection from other softwares, it more than makes up for its efficient and adequate system fixing.

PC Tools Antivirus

This one has been on the rise lately. PC Tools Antivirus is one of the more effective detecting antivirus software around. It has the essential characteristics that a computer protection program should entail i.e. simple and easy to master interface, fast full scan run times, and did I mention high rate of virus detection accuracy? It is available on the net so if you’re the type looking for a fast remedy to your home security problems, you can try out the PC Tools Antivirus.

PC Pitstop Exterminate 2.0

If you’re one of those do-it-yourself beings who has had a hard time finding out that you can’t really do everything yourself, this one would work like a charm for you. In addition to the commonplace features that almost every security protection package would proffer, PC Pitstop Exterminate 2.0 is fully enabled to help manage, monitor and scan PC units remotely. With its scheduler function, it can work through all the troubles of maintaining your individual units more “DIY” – if you choose to see it that way.

Panda Security

Ranks as one of the best for performance, winner of the 2012 best security software award, need I say more at the moment it is heavily discounted.

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There’s a gamut of options that you can go for when it comes to choosing which among all the offerings out there will best suit your needs. All that you have to understand is protection is always better than costly replacements and rehabilitation. Cheers!

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