Like the studios that write video games, the security vendors also like to be quick off the blocks with their new products and so it is that, as we come to the end of summer , the new line-up of antivirus products for are beginning to appear. BitDefender Antivirus — Good value and many useful features. Kaspersky Antivirus — The gaming mode will appeal to many users.
Webroot Antivirus — A snazzy and intuitive interface along with good support. Panda Antivirus Pro — Runs on older computers and easy to get to grips with.
Suites go further still, offering features such as firewalls, parental controls, identity theft protection services, and more. Cloud-based detection takes many forms. Norton calls its system Quorum, but each company that offers a reputation-based process has its own name for the feature.
It was a close race overall, but Symantec Norton AntiVirus took home the top prize with its excellent malware detection, blocking, and cleanup.
Check out our top 10 paid antivirus programs of , or click on the thumbnail image above. In order of ranking, here are the antivirus products we reviewed. Symantec Norton AntiVirus Bottom line: Norton AntiVirus is a great choice thanks to its strong malware detection and smooth interface.
Symantec Norton AntiVirus review. BitDefender Antivirus Pro Pros: BitDefender is effective at cleaning up infections and at detecting known malware. Cons: It struggles at detecting new malware, and its interface may be confusing to some users.
Bottom line: BitDefender Antivirus Pro does a good job at detecting malware and disinfecting PCs, but it had some difficulty in blocking brand-new malware. BitDefender Antivirus Pro review.
G-Data AntiVirus Cons: Lacks some features common in other antivirus products; scan speeds are inconsistent. Bottom line: G-Data AntiVirus is a solid package, with strong malware detection, blocking, and removal capabilities. Find out with TechRadar's guide to the best Windows 10 antivirus. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus delivers excellent antivirus for Windows 10 PCs, regularly being the top performer with independent antivirus testing labs.
As well as this superb core antivirus engine, you get very capable anti-ransomware protection, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is one of the best products out there when it comes to blocking malicious websites on Windows machines. The package delivers a range of other features, including Safepay — a well-designed and fully secure browser with which you can carry out sensitive tasks like online banking — plus a password manager, vulnerability scanner, and a Wi-Fi Security Advisor which evaluates any wireless networks you use, rating them for security.
In the past, Bitdefender has been a bit more resource-hungry than some antivirus apps, but these days, it runs with far less impact on system performance, another useful improvement. With discounts, this flagship product can work out as not much more expensive than Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, so could be well worth a shot for some users. It's a special software treat for TechRadar readers. It means that fantastic virus protection for your PC is now even more affordable - check out the exact pricing in your locale below, or head to Bitdefender's US site if your country isn't listed:.
The core malware protection provided is among the best in the business, alongside the likes of Bitdefender, and offers a novel touch for more tech-savvy types in the form of the Norton Insight tool. This gauges the reputation of any given file on your system, and may help to pinpoint more obscure threats.
If you do want to cover more devices, look at Norton Deluxe which defends up to five pieces of hardware, and delivers further security benefits including an integrated VPN. One of the major strengths of Trend Micro Antivirus Plus is that it puts an emphasis on making things easy for novice PC users. But while this is a great choice for the less tech-savvy, more demanding users will probably want to steer away due to the lack of configurability and options available.
This product also benefits from a good quality antivirus engine, with Trend Micro being rated highly by the independent test labs. That said, one slight weakness is more false positives, or errant detections of malware, occurring compared to the average antivirus.
Those wanting more features and coverage across multiple devices or different platforms should look at Trend Micro Maximum Security, which supports up to 10 devices Windows, Mac, Android or iOS , adding a secure file vault and password manager into the mix. It offers a good amount of flexibility when it comes to configuring virus scans, too, with a System Watcher module that allows Kaspersky to pick up undiscovered threats like fresh ransomware.
There are some passably useful bits and bobs like a vulnerability scanner and privacy cleaner, but some of the wizards provided are a bit feeble. For more features, you can always push the boat out to buy Kaspersky Total Security, a suite which provides a fully-fledged system of parental controls and a password manager, among other goodies, at a reasonable price. Avira antivirus is engineered in Germany, which immediately makes it feel like a trustworthy option.
But it really has the goods to back that up, attracting plaudits from independent testing labs that have rated it highly for its pure virus protection. Outside that, we like how easy Avira Antivirus Pro is to install and subsequently use.
This software is a doddle to operate. Now you might read that and consider it as a slight negative. But if you're just after a trusted antivirus that's a step up from a free program, then Avira is well up to the task.
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