7 reliable antivirus software for Windows 10
Vindovs / / December 19, 2019
Alex Zapolskiy
Analyst Pentestit - a company engaged in information security.
For the modern Internet user, there are quite a few threats, phishing sites, spamming, malware, Trojans. With most of them successfully cope antivirus. Modern anti-virus - is a set of protective equipment, consisting usually of the following modules:
- File Anti-Virus;
- proactive protection;
- protection from network intrusions;
- mail filter;
- secure web surfing;
- parental control.
The following anti-virus software in varying degrees, have this functionality and allow for protection against the most current threats.
1. Kaspersky Total Security 2017
The most popular to date anti-virus for Windows. It has a wide range of tools that are suitable for all types of users - from private to small businesses.
Free participation in Kaspersky Security Network means that any suspicious files are sent to the cloud for testing. This creates a huge database of different malicious files from multiple users.
The program has a friendly graphical interface, also has the ability to work from the command line.
cost: 1800 rubles a year for the two devices.
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2. McAfee Total Protection 2017
A distinctive feature of this product - a password manager True Key from Intel. It uses a multi-factor authentication, including fingerprint or face scanner.
Also, the main components are the Total Protection antivirus scanner and email protection. WebAdvisor tool checks the download of malicious payload and identifies suspicious URL-addresses. There is a backup module to your e-mail.
This antivirus is often installed along with free programs as a supplement, but it is time-limited operation.
cost: 2499 rubles a year (now operates 50% discount).
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3. ESET Internet Security 10
Developer ESET Internet Security 10 ensures that each successive scan will be faster than the previous, which can not but rejoice.
Antivirus is able to scan your network and create a diagram showing all active devices. You can also scan your router for vulnerabilities, which is very useful, given the increase in the number of botnets consisting of home routers.
The program is able to block malicious links and phishing sites to recognize, block spam and email content checking. Also ESET Internet Security 10 protects your webcam.
cost: 1 950 rubles per year for the three devices.
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4. norton Security
Norton Security uses a technology parental control and support for cloud, including SONAR Protection, which detects malware, studying the behavior of applications that are executed. Module intrusion prevention blocks network attacks.
There is an integrated password manager, as well as the protection of the browser, which is aimed at preventing the use of malicious software with known vulnerabilities. In addition, analysis of web-loading and post-scan appears a report about their safety.
The number of performance improvement tools include disk optimizer that defragments the data to make access to them more effective.
cost: 1 599 rubles per year (currently there are 18% discount).
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5. Bitdefender Total Security 2017
Bitdefender antivirus companies will protect your device from trojans, rootkits, worms, adware, spam. You will also receive a central account to manage all devices.
In Bitdefender Total Security 2017 implemented functions such as on-demand scanning, malware blocking URL-addresses and protection from phishing attacks. There is also a convenient auto Bitdefender Autopilot. When enabled, the program will make the best decisions in the field of security without user intervention.
cost: 1759 rubles per year.
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6. Avast Internet Security
Avast Internet Security - is a universal solution for protection against spyware, viruses and spam. SafeZone technology allows you to create virtual desktop sandbox and use the Internet without worrying about security. No other program on your PC can not access the virtual desktop. sandbox feature allows you to run a program to monitor its behavior. Cloud FileRep function continuously monitors the reputation of files, to let you know about their authenticity.
cost: 900 rubles per year.
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7. Windows Defender
Windows Defender ( «Defender Windows»), formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, - a software product company Microsoft, created to delete, quarantine spyware-ins or prevent their occurrence. It is the default built into the operating systems Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
In Windows 10, "Defender" is automatically turned off if the "Security Center" will detect other antivirus installed in the system itself is activated when you have no other protection.
cost: is free.
Although current anti-virus software and provide good protection from threats, it is necessary to take additional measures: Do not install software from dubious sources, do not open suspicious links and files regularly do backups important data and store them on removable media or cloud services.