We have discussed some steps on how to raise your new PC security level, and one of the steps is to choose a right suit of security tools. Now I’d like to say something about this, introducing some possible choices. But first, let’s forget about those charged products. There are plenty of free ones online and their features and functions are decent, too. You can also build up a strong defense by grouping several free utilities.
Free antivirus software
All the three antivirus programs work on Windows platforms. Avast is the only one of the three supporting Macs.
1. Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus (highly recommended)
Avira AntiVir Personal is reliable free antivirus solution that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoors and worms, etc.
2. Avast! Home Edition - Free Antivirus
Avast! Home Edition is one of the representatives of the best free antivirus protection on the market currently.
3. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - Free Antivirus
AVG Anti-Virus free edition is for home users. Rapid virus database update is provided for the lifetime, high level of detection capability being guaranteed.
Free antispyware software
1. Wondershare spyware removal - Free antispyware (highly recommended)
Wondershare Spyware Removal provides professional security protection to remove spyware, trojan virus and other various malware. Its library contains over 400,000 pieces of virus signatures, cleaning your system at ease. It is able to perform proactive defense and system monitor so as to stop threats in advance. Rootkit scan is also available for deeply-hide trojan and spyware removal.
2. Spyware Doctor - Free antispyware
Spyware Doctor is an advanced adware and spyware removal utility that detects and cleans thousands of spyware, adware, trojans and other malware from your PC, protecting your privacy from prying eyes.
3. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Free antispyware
Malwarebytes is an anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most stubborn malware and spyware.
4. Microsoft Windows Defender - Free antispyware
Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software which will lead to slow performance.
Free firewall software
1. Comodo firewall - Free firewall (highly recommended)
Comodo's award-winning free security suite offers prevention-based with Default Deny Protection (DDP) technology to prevent malware on your PC.
2. PC Tools Firewall Plus - Free firewall
PC Tools Firewall Plus is a powerful free personal firewall for Windows that protects your computer by preventing unauthorized users from accessing to your computer through Internet or LAN.
3. Outpost firewall free - Free firewall
Outpost Firewall Free gives you solid firewall protection with standard packet and application filtering to safeguard your data against unauthorized third parties. In addition, you get advanced protection against unknown threats. Besides, it has least impact on your system resources, so it's a must-have utility for an unprotected PC.
The utilities listed above are all free and excellent. I believe you have more choices now. The proposal is you choose one piece of these free security tools in each category, only one in each otherwise there will be conflict occurring. Choose as you like, and build up your computer security defense now----with charge of none.
Never heard of it before, to be honest. Although, that is no indication of quality. I had never heard of Sophos antivirus until my work installed it, and apparently they are one of the world leaders in AV...shows what I know..
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