Top 5 antivirus software reviews of 2010
New viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, and other malware are created every day. New threats are disguised to bypass other security measures, and specifically designed to catch you and your PC off guard.
The benefits of installing a basic security solution on your PC are obvious, but the cost in system slowdown used to make it tough to bear. Luckily, modern antivirus software haven’t just improved their level of protection, they’ve significantly improved resource efficiency and overall speed. You can have ultimate protection without giving up your resources. With advanced technologies and straightforward usability, antivirus software is more effective than ever and doesn’t require constant maintenance from you.
#5 Panda Antivirus Pro 2010
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 is the easiest-to-use and most intuitive protection for the computer.Chat, share photos and videos, bank and buy online, read your favorite blogs or simply surf the Web, with complete peace of mind. And thanks to the new Collective Intelligence technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions.
New Features
Panda USB Vaccine protects the USB drives from Infection.
80% reduced memory consumption
Scans files in real-time and n-demand
Scans Internet traffic regardless of the browser type
Scans emails, Instant Messaging traffic in MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and AOL
Removes all traces of clutter left by spyware on your PC
Detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by malware or hackers to evade traditional antivirus products
Detects the most dangerous identity theft malware used by cyber-criminals to steal banking credentials
#4 Avast Professional Edition
Avast Professional Edition is a complete ICSA certified antivirus package for small office home office use – SOHO. Its a high-end technologies that work in perfect synergy, having one common goal: to protect your system and valuable data against computer viruses. It represents a best-in-class solution for any Windows-based workstation. This page demonstrates its most important features and provides links to further resources.
New Features
There are new improvements in some unpackers.
Fixes a possible deadlock condition when copying system files from some removable media.
It has improved memory scan, especially under 64-bit operating systems.
It fixed a possible problem with access rights when deleting infected files on reboot.
Web Shield that fixes minor stability.
Improved healing of some infected files.
There are improvements in the URL blocker.
There are various fixes and improvements in the scanning engine.
Web Shield now scans pages compressed with the “deflate” algorithm.
#3 BitDefender Antivirus 2010
BitDefender Antivirus 2010 provides advanced proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks and identity theft, without slowing down your PC.
The program features anti-phishing protection to stop you getting sucked in by malicious sites and it also features 24 hour support if you upgrade to the full version.This is a complete anti-virus protection system that’s constantly updated and an ideal application for gamers, especially those that play games across the internet and are worried about breaches of security.
New Features
Protects against viruses and other malware using industry-leading technology
Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen and watch, privately and securely
Provides an unmatched detection rate of new threats based on two different proactive technologies
Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or instant messaging
Optimized scanning technology skips safe files for better scan speed and lower system load
Instant Messaging Encryption keeps your conversations private on Yahoo! and MSN Messenger
Play safely, play seamlessly
#2 AVG Antivirus 2010
AVG Antivirus 2010 features real time system protection against viruses and spyware, an email scanner, special plug-ins for Office and a browser toolbar that lets you browse the web safe and sound. Bear in mind though that this toolbar changes your default browser to Yahoo!, and also customizes your new tab page. Luckily you can revert both changes.
New Features
Surf, and search with confidence, while LinkScanner keeps you safe from harmful sites
Get online and offline protection from viruses, spyware, and other nasties
Enjoy consistently high-speed PC performance with our new enhanced virus scanner
Automatic updates keep your protection current
Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7
#1 Kaspersky Antivirus 2010
Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 is a premier protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, or bots. Also includes comprehensive phishing and identity theft defense and superfast performance. Key features include: Kaspersky iSwift and iChecker Scanning. Automatically adjusts scanning as the activity increases for superfast performance. Efficiently scans only files that have changed since the last scan.
New Features of Kaspersky Antivirus
Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)
Provides proactive protection from unknown threats
Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
Basic identity theft protection
Urgent Detection System
Next generation proactive protection
Special Game Mode
Round-the-clock technical support