BitDefender Internet Security 2010

BitDefender Internet Security 2010 finished fifth in our 2010 security suites roundup, but it provides solid protection at a low price ($50 for three users as of 3/9/2010). BitDefender gets a much-needed interface redesign for 2010. The new interface comes in three variations: a basic display with only three large icons and simple text, [...]

McAfee Internet Security 2010

McAfee Internet Security ($70 list for three users; $50 discounted, as of 3/10/2010) takes the seventh spot in our 2010 roundup of security suites. It did a good job at detecting malware, its interface is fresh and distinct from the pack, and it has a solid set of features. However, our tests show that [...]

Avast 5.0 Internet Security

The sixth-place finisher in our 2010 roundup of security suites, Avast 5.0 Internet Security ($60 for three users), offers all the basic PC protection features and does a reasonable job at traditional malware detection. It is also fast. However, it fell short at detecting new threats, and it lacks some features present in other [...]

F-Secure Internet Security 2010

You get a lot for your money with F-Secure Internet Security 2010, thanks to its low price ($50 for three users as of 3/10/2010) and extensive features. However, this year’s version ranks 11th in our roundup, mainly because of its uneven performance in detecting and removing malware.

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Maximum Security: 2010 Internet Security Suites

The year 2009 was a bad one for PC security: Online attackers created more malware last year than in the previous 20 years combined. Clearly, this means that in the realm of computer security, the rules have changed, and you can no longer rely solely on traditional definition-based antivirus software and firewalls to protect your [...]