Security Suites Compared

Eight of the biggest names in security go head to head in this round up of the best (and worst) of the apps that aim to keep you safe.

CA Internet Security Suite 2007
Kaspersky Internet Security 6
McAfee Total Protection
Norton Internet Security 2007
Panda Internet Security 2007
Trend Micro Internet Security 2007
Windows Live OneCare
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

Read the review HERE.

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Stop Viruses for Free!

For those of you that prefer individual utilities for your protection here is a comparison of 3 free anti-virus programmes. The interesting fact about them is that all three start with the first letter of the alphabet, their names being Avira PersonalEdition Classic, AVG Free Edition and Avast! Home Edition.

Read the article HERE.

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Active Virus Shield

It's a shame they forgot the most important "A" - Active Virus Shield.
The opening line from the link above is "I am not going to hide myself from the truth, but plainly admit it: Avira AntiVir is my favorite, but that doesn't mean it's the best one here."

Yes it is - and I used it for many years. Sadly, AVS does not play well with others so it had to go.

Active Virus Shield, on my Essential Software list, is now my first choice of FREE anti-virus software. Why ? Because it uses the Kaspersky Lab engine. There is none better - IMHO.

The programme may be downloaded HERE.

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BitDefender 10 awarded certification

BitDefender, [we are now moving to the second letter in the alphabet] which rates second in response time has announced that BitDefender 10 was awarded VB100% certification from Virus Bulletin for its ability to detect 100% of the viruses on the WildList.

Read the article HERE.