The 1970s saw the rise of a technology and of a concept that later would be known as the World Wide Web.
And since then, the Internet has come into being, and, with time, the
threat of the online environment has become a serious concern. Nowadays,
the stakes are bigger than ever, because the web has evolved into an
almost living being, connecting people around the world, handling bank
transfers and defense systems, the possibility of unwanted access is a
real threat.
Shielding us from thousands of viruses on the web are our trusted antivirus software. But now, the question rises: What is the
best Antivirus software?
I’ll try to answer this question, based on reviews, on statistics and
on my own personal opinions about these software. Before we move on,
keep in mind that any antivirus is good as long as you update it
regularly and help it do its job, just like a car that you refurbish and
clean regularly.
Top 10 Premium Antivirus Software in 2012
BitDefender started life as an unimpressive antivirus, but over time has become one of best
antivirus software
available. Its simple interface and good protection make it a smash hit
with internet users. It offers all you could ever wanted in an
antivirus: protection, ease of use and it doesn’t need a NASA computer
to run. Some of the new 2012 features are: email and net scan (it
permanently scans your computer and alerts you if anything is wrong), it
scans instant messenger programs, so you won’t be affected by boots and
viruses sent my IM. If you are undecided, this antivirus is a great
idea.
We’ve all heard about
Norton Antivirus, this
antivirus is an excellent internet security suite that everyone can
enjoy. The only downside of Norton is the resources it eats up, so you
have to have a pretty good computer for Norton to work properly. On the
other hand, if you do install it, you benefit from protection from
almost all known viruses and malware. Norton also scans all your
downloads.
Another
antivirus software that caught a lot of ground in the past couple of years. The new version of
ESET Nod32
is one of the best antivirus software I’ve tested so far. It doesn’t
require lots of resources and it lives up to the best expectations. It
works excellent and the user interface is great! If you are looking for
an antivirus that works quietly in your background, ESET Nod32 Antivirus
5 is the best for you.
Kaspersky is one of the “old-school” antiviruses
that had a face-lift and can still do its job really good. It features
real time scanning of web pages and the self protection feature assures a
constant protection from internet hijackers. This software is good for
your laptop all the way to business and enterprises and lots of internet
safety experts recommend
Kaspersky Antivirus.
I have to admit it, ZoneAlarm is probably my favorite
antivirus software,
I’ve used for a very long period and I don’t have anything bad to say
about it. The firewall is one of the best I’ve ever seen and the
protection features assure you a virus free computer, but all this
protection comes at a price,
ZoneAlarm is hungry for computer resources, so you have to have a pretty decent computer to run and enjoy the protection it offers.
If you have been interested in
internet safety in
the past, you most certainly heard about McAfee Antivirus. It’s one of
the oldest antiviruses on the market. Putting their knowledge to work,
the guys over at McAfee have come up with a pretty good antivirus for
their 2012 release. Offering a pretty good protection for its users,
McAfee Antivirus 2012 is a good choice.
Yet another great comeback from one of the best known
antiviruses,
and this version of the old antivirus is really great. It seems this is
a perfect example of the perfect balance between functionality,
protection and resources. I must admit, I didn’t think much of this
antivirus, but after testing it, I must recommend it to anyone who wants
a good antivirus that gets the job done quick and good.
You might know this
antivirus very well from its
free version, and if you do, you know it’s a really good antivirus that
takes care of most of viruses and malware. It provides excellent
protection, lots of features and the
Shield prevents you from opening infected files. After trying this version, it seems this old timer still has plenty to say.
Another premium version of a
free antivirus, and
might I say, Avast! Pro is a really good antivirus, sure, it doesn’t
provide the same level of security than other, bigger antiviruses, but
then again, it costs next to nothing when it comes to resources. The
first question I asked was: Why upgrade to premium on a free antivirus?
But, after seeing what the premium version has to offer and the amount
of infected files it can discover I was really impressed.
10. CA Antivirus 2012
Computer Associates Antivirus 2012, to call it on
its full name, is a new name in the internet security business but
still, they have created a powerful antivirus that would satisfy any
normal user. CA Antivirus
keeps you computer clean and with its simple interface you won’t have any hustle using it.
Suggested Read: 15 Best Mobile Anti-Viruses [Android and iPhone Included]
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