Antivirus Software
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Best overall PC security and threat analysis; exclusive 10% discount with coupon SYM2010NEW |
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Extensive PC security; 50% discount |
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Complete solution for total online and offline security; exclusive NextAdvisor discount |
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Highly rated computer protection; compelling interface and URL blocker; $20 off |
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Excellent URL blocker; 20% discount with coupon: holidays20 |
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Award winning and non-intrusive security software; no ID vault or parental controls |
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Excellent protection for PC; Very user friendly; Exclusive 15% discount with promo code ISSP15 |
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Highly rated anti-virus; boot-time scan; no link scanner or password vault; exclusive discount |
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No-frills protection suite, but integrates automatic local and online backup |
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Cheapest security solution; 1 year of free ID theft protection; Excellent OS firewall |
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Best two-year bargain; excellent URL blocker and process viewer; lacks parental controls |
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Excellent virus protection; good for gamers; custom and pre-set user levels |
NextAdvisor Internet Security Software Blog Headlines
Norton 2010 Coupon: 20% off
Norton has launched a new coupon for its award-winning Internet Security 2010. The new coupon code, 20OFFCNEXT2010, will get you 20% off of Norton’s already discounted price of 59.99. The final price comes in at $47.99. Norton has been racking up with wins in the Internet security world, scoring big in recent tests by AV-Test [...]
Symantec and Kaspersky clean-up in AV-Test
Independent antivirus testing firm AV-Test has released its latest scores for Internet security software and Kaspersky and Symantec have come out on top. The three-month test found Symantec’s Norton Internet Security 2010 caught 98% of what the company calls zero-day threats, and Kaspersky catching 97.5%, the highest scores in the group they tested.
“Zero-day threats” represent [...]
Social app provider RockYou! gets rocked, users rocked worse
Social network application provider RockYou! suffered a major security breach which allowed hackers to uncover and post sensitive user data. TechCrunch has detailed the whole terrible affair that seems to be the result of multiple security holes, bad no data encryption, weak password requirements, and even worse customer notification procedures. The social network boasted over [...]
Phishers target web hosting customers
You might want to be especially cautious about emails that purport to come from your web host. A new phishing scheme is underway, and it’s targeting customers of popular web hosting services. The bait is an email that says the following: “Due to the system maintenance, we kindly ask you to take a few minutes [...]
Tiger Woods malware attacks!
Think twice before clicking on a video that purports to show the Tiger Woods car accident (humorously dubbed a ‘Caddy Smack’ by the San Francisco Chronicle). No such video exists, but like other hot celeb stories that have come before, the Woods story is being used by hackers to infect the PCs of curiosity seekers. [...]
New Avast! discount: 25%
Avast! is fighting viruses for less with a 25% discount. Avast! is highly rated by both AV-Comparatives (earning Advanced+ and Advanced ratings in malware detection and removal, respectively) and the Virus Bulletin 100 (passing all of its 2009 tests). We weren’t wild about the user interface, but Avast! has gathered a loyal following on the [...]
Phishing emails promise vaccines but deliver viruses
This week, millions received emails that appeared to be sent by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, directing them to an official government website to fill out a vaccination form. Those who followed links in the emails were actually sent to a page that automatically downloaded malicious software onto their PCs. Once the hackers who [...]
What happens if my files are corrupted on my home computer and then they are ...
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way.
What happens if my files are corrupted on my home computer and then they are backed up? Will the backup also be [...]
Norton Internet security discount: 23% off
At the moment, Symantec is offering Norton Internet Security 2010 for $53.99. That’s a discount of 23% off of the regular price of $69.99. 23% is the final discount, when you apply their current 10% off coupon (SYM2010NEW) to their temporary $10.00 price reduction. Norton Internet Security 2010 was our favorite of the new crop [...]
McAfee discount 50% off
Internet security software provider McAfee has made a significant, limited time price reduction on its total Total Protection product. This brings the price down to $39.99, a pretty good deal. No coupon is needed, just follow any link to McAfee’s site from NextAdvisor.com. McAfee has yet to release its 2010 product, but users who buy [...]
Did you know?
Experts estimate that over one million viruses, spyware and adware applications, collectively called malware, have been released over the Internet. The purpose of these malware programs ranges from annoyances, like advertising pop-ups, to the downright criminal, like attempting to steal your identity. Luckily, Internet security software programs exist to help prevent your computer from being infected. All of the services we have reviewed offer advanced protection against viruses, spyware, adware and phishing scams. Most will even limit the amount of spam you see in your email inbox.
View our full comparison and reviews of the best Internet security software
Anti-Virus Protection
Viruses are computer programs created by hackers that attempt to damage your computer, gain access to your personal information or both. Internet security software providers are very good at identifying and preventing viruses from infecting your computer. Most can even spot brand new viruses as soon as they are released on the Internet.
Gone Phishing
Think twice next time you are asked to enter your personal information on the Internet. Criminals use a technique called phishing to trick consumers into entering their personal information, such as passwords or bank account details, into webpages that appear to be legitimate. This information can be used to steal your identity, your money or both. All of the Internet security software providers we have reviewed offer anti-phishing protection that will alert you when you are visiting a suspected phishing site.
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