2013 Top 10 Anti-Virus Software's
1. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013:
A
strong, easy-to-use antivirus software that can stand efficiently
against malicious malwares and do the best job- that is Bitdefender
Antivirus Plus 2013. Truly deserved to be at the number one- the
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013 offers effective security, simple
usability, effective resource usage, at a very tempting price point.
With superior protection and high-class performance assured, the
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is a must-have, whether you are an advanced
user looking to control the whole process manually or an average user
who simply wants a set-and-forget solution.
Pros:
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus includes 24/7 technical support.
Cons:
Well, there aren’t any cons to say at least.
Summary:
This antivirus software beats the threats from viruses, worms, Trojans
and other malware. It protects against the dangers that appear on social
media networks. And it also protects from dangerous emails and
malicious web sites. It is also easy to install and to use. The
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus pays attention to when you are using the
computer heavily and doesn't consume system resources if they are
already working hard. Bitdefender will happily update itself and
function without bothering you, unless you want to be more involved in
the security decisions. If something bad makes its way past Bitdefender
in such a way that the product can't clean it, a Rescue Mode reboot puts
you in position to isolate and terminate the problem. You can always
contact the publisher for help via online chat, telephone or email on
any day and at any hour. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus delivers effective
and affordable protection.
2. Kaspersky Antivirus 2013:
Kaspersky
antivirus is one of the best software suites available today. With a
very effectively organized interface and well managed scans and update
pop-ups, the Kaspersky antivirus protects the computers against bots,
worms, Trojans, rootkits, spyware and viruses. It also detects new
threats and prevents them from infiltrating your system.
One of the interesting features is that the product doesn’t require a restart after installation. Also the software comes with an additional feature where users can opt to download a specialized tool that preemptively scans the PC and such that removing the threat.
Pros:
According to AV-Test, Kaspersky detects new threats at a 100-percent success rate.
Cons:
The price appears high, but it does include a three-user license.
Summary:
Kaspersky Anti-Virus delivers superb protection and security. As one of
the best antivirus software applications, it is robust and integrates
innovative technologies to defend against even the newest threats. The
software's hybrid protection approach identifies threats based on
information streaming to Kaspersky Lab's Security Network cloud from the
installed software on the computers of Kaspersky's base of more than
300 million users. The software also uses heuristic technologies to
detect malware based on file behavior. Overall, Kaspersky Antivirus is a
must-have antivirus for PCs.
3. Norton Antivirus 2013:
At
number 3, its one of the most efficient and powerful antivirus suites
ever- the Norton Antivirus 2013. For the past couple of years, this
software has been battling hard for the top spot, which also led the
software to undergo massive amounts of changes, in terms of features,
support and interfaces.
Norton Antivirus 2013 protects against viruses, worms, bots and spyware. The antivirus is easy to install and use. It scans quickly. And you can get free customer support every day at any hour. Extensive testing by AV-Test labs in Germany reveals that Norton Antivirus competes at the head of the class in terms of its ease of use, ability to protect against malware and ability to disinfect machines that are already infected.
Pros:
Norton AntiVirus keeps you safe on social networks.
Cons:
If you want even better anti-phishing protection, you’ll need to upgrade from Norton AntiVirus to Norton Internet Security.
Summary:
Norton is one of the antivirus that uses the traditional method of
detecting viruses via known signatures. It protects Firefox and Internet
Explorer from malware that attempts to exploit browser vulnerabilities.
One of the notable features is while watching video or playing a game
on your computer, as the antivirus will recognize what you are doing and
not run system-intensive scans so that you have the full power of your
computer to accomplish the task at hand. Technical support is available
for free at any time on any day.
4. F-Secure Anti-Virus 2013:
At
number 4, its one of the fastest antivirus programs ever- the F-Secure
Anti-Virus 2013. The suite primarily comes with advanced protection
technology and additional integrated security features. The F-Secure
protects against viruses, spyware, worms and Trojans and can also locate
and eliminate rootkits. Apart from that the F-Secure protects against
viruses that spread through emails, cookies and malware that attacks the
PC registry.
Taking F-Secure Anti-Virus from start to scanning is straightforward. The installer automatically removes any other antivirus software you have installed (as they interfere with each other). The software is a fairly resource-conscious program and protects without sacrificing resources.
Pros:
F-Secure has an innovative interface and impressive resource use.
Cons:
It does not have anti-phishing capability.
Summary:
F-Secure Antivirus is all about excellence and technology. Complete with proactive protection, cloud security and simple usability, F-Secure Anti-Virus is a compelling piece of software which is a true solid solution.
5. G Data AntiVirus 2013:
Another
new customer to embrace the list, the G Data Antivirus 2013 supports a
high level of security and it is easy to use. The software protects from
any number of threats (online or off), including phishing scams,
dialers, adware, malicious scripts, Trojans, rootkits and worms. The
software also incorporates advanced protection from malware spread
through email or IM. The software goes as far as scanning outbound email
for viruses and other malware, so you won’t accidentally pass along a
threat to your friends or coworkers.
Pros:
G Data AntiVirus uses two separate scanning engines.
Cons:
The software is missing a few extra features such as a gamer mode, battery saving mode or link scanner.
Summary:
G Data AntiVirus is one of the best desktop antivirus solutions. The software is well recommended as one of the most effective and resource-friendly antivirus software products.
6. AVG Anti-Virus 2013:
A
company that began in 1991, AVG Technologies is known as the major
players in the antivirus software market with its corporate offices in
Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. Also it’s well-known
to be one of the most handy antivirus software products in the world.
Apart from saving your PC from malwares, the AVG Anti-Virus software protects in quite a few other ways as well. Whenever you exchange links within Facebook, mySpace or Twitter, AVG checks them. The AVG Social Networking Protection feature activates upon installation. As you surf the internet, AVG will prevent you from landing on a site that looks suspicious. And it places a safety rating for any link returned by a search engine.
Pros:
Only a handful of antivirus software products perform so well.
Cons:
Excellent support is available by live chat or email, but if you simply must use the telephone, it is not an option.
Summary:
AVG is considered to be a well-performer and a very efficient
performer. It maintains a database of known threats so that it can block
them, and it uses cloud technology to quickly deploy defenses against
zero-day threats almost as quickly as the hackers can hatch them. AVG
exactly knows how to protect its users as well as to detect internet
attacks. Also it protects you in social networking contexts. With an
excellent user support system, the AVG goes another extra mile by
providing live chat.
7. BullGuard Antivirus 2013:
Relatively
a new guy to feature in the list, the BullGuard Antivirus 2013 is the
dark horses in the world of antivirus software. With its wide range of
features; ranging from antispamware tools to some impressive
early-detection features and to an attractive interface with excellent
customer service, the BullGuard Antivirus designed to identify and
remove a wide range of viruses, spyware, worms, rootkits and Trojans.
The antivirus constantly checks the computer’s disk for virus signatures
and also filters the browsing contents from spam.
Pros:
BullGuard Antivirus is effective at detecting and removing malware.
Cons:
This product scores well in independent tests although there are a very few that do slightly better.
Summary:
A very good antivirus that does some solid malware blocking and
real-world attacks, the BullGuard Antivirus software is an excellent
early-detection tool with a wonderfully sleek and useable interface and
great customer service.
8. Avast! Pro Antivirus 7:
At
number 8, it’s the ever popular Avast! Antivirus Pro 7. Even though
this antivirus is at number 8, the Avast! Antivirus Pro 7 comes with a
number of security features that truly are unique and well-admired among
PC lovers. Some of them are- WebRep, SafeZone, AutoSandbox and Security
Gadget.
WebRep provides proactive link scanning with color-coded security reputation ratings on search results.
SafeZone is an inside-out virtual desktop (sandbox) tool for discreet online shopping or banking.
AutoSandbox automatically opens suspicious applications in the protected virtual sandbox.
And the Security Gadget is a small desktop widget for Windows 7 or Vista to help you stay up to date on your security status.
Pros:
Avast! Pro Antivirus offers reputation-based link scanning, a virtual desktop and automatic sandbox browsing.
Cons:
This particular Avast product does not include antiphishing.
Summary:
Avast Pro Antivirus is a great choice and one of the best antivirus software applications.
9. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + 2013:
At
number 9, it’s an antivirus that has been improving as each year passes
by- Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + 2013. The antivirus protects PCs
from viruses and spyware as well as all sorts of other malware:
keyloggers, hackers, operating system exploits, dialers, malicious
cookies and scripts, Trojan horses, rootkits and worms. Also it can
detect and eliminate fake antivirus software.
The copy of Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus also contains a Smart Surfing copy for Mac PCs.
Independent test lab AV-Test certifies Trend Micro, and it scores relatively well in AV-Test results for protection and usability on Windows 7 and Windows XP.
Independent test lab AV-Test certifies Trend Micro, and it scores relatively well in AV-Test results for protection.
Pros:
Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + has a small code footprint because it leverages the cloud.
Cons:
AV-Test did not give this product the highest repair score on Windows 7.and usability on Windows 7 and Windows XP.
Summary:
Although this antivirus software is AV-Test Certified, it does not
receive the highest marks and other independent test labs have not
tested it lately. Yet, Trend Micro is rich in features and provides good
customer service. Some of the notable features are that you can
customize your copy with an image and also with every purchase of the PC
version; you get a copy of Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Macintosh.
10. VIPRE Antivirus 2013:
A
product from the GFI Software, VIPRE antivirus is one software that can
be installed easily, which also can perform efficient scans. Apart from
protecting your system against viruses and spyware, this software also
can provide good security during emails and instant messaging sessions.
The software do scan USB drives when plugged and also provides good
technical support for its users.
Pros:
VIPRE Antivirus protects against viruses and spyware as well as threats from email, instant messaging and removable media.
Cons :
Third-party lab results are not the very best.
Summary:
GFI's VIPRE Antivirus looks great, installs easily, scans quickly and
protects effectively. Third-party test results show that it guards
against malware threats and disinfects compromised machines while being
easy to use. Technical support is excellent.
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