Avast Free Antivirus 5: Good All-Around Option

Avast Free Antivirus 5 took the top spot in our late 2010 roundup of free antivirus software. It provides good, all-around malware detection in a speedy, well-designed package. We liked its easy installation process, smooth interface design, and minimal impact in system performance. However, although it wins out overall, its malware detection, while good, [...]

Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0

When we looked at the beta of Microsoft Security Essentials in 2009, we were impressed with its clean, easy-to-use interface, but less so with its sluggish scan speed. This still holds true for Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0; also, it hasn’t kept pace with newer antivirus products when it comes to detecting malware.

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Cyber-crime is not just a law enforcement issue anymore

Now is the time to launch an initiative to develop a strategic roadmap to address malicious cyber activity in a proactive way that uses all available resources, one that includes the engagement of key stakeholders from government and the private sector.

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BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 ($40 for a one-year, three-PC license as of 11/23/2010) ranks second in our roundup of 2011 paid antivirus software. In our tests, it did a good job at detecting malware, and was the top performer at removing infections from a PC, which pushed it up the leaderboard, but it had some [...]

Free vs. Fee: Free, Paid Antivirus Programs

Depending on whom you ask, paying for antivirus software is either a good investment or a total ripoff. In reality, neither viewpoint is accurate. You can find plenty of good reasons to choose a paid antivirus product, and plenty of good reasons to go with a freebie.

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