The Best Computer Protection in 2014
Keeping yourself educated about the different types of online threats that are lurking in cyberspace in undoubtedly the best way of protecting yourself and your information.
But for when things go awry, it is also imperative to keep your computer adequately protected with security software. We always get asked about the best computer protection available, so we take a look at some of the top software available in 2014.
In the past we have generally recommended either Kaspersky or AVG. However this changed last year when, as requested by many of our readers, we tested the 2013 version of BitDefender 2013.
And this is the second year we have tested the 2014 version of BitDefender and are once again recommending it to our readers.
It’s a full suite of security protection for your computer, meaning it’s aimed towards people who want a set-and-forget security suite that protects them from all types of online threats, from email phishing scams to social media threats.
And for a second year running we are able to offer our readers a 20% discount off the retail price of the software. Just click the link below and type NONSENSE in the discount coupon code to get the discount. Our review follows.
BitDefender Total Security is an all-round protection suite, meaning it comprises of several components that protects a computer from a variety of threats, which we outline below.
Perhaps one of the most appealing features to BitDefender Total Security is the fantastic autopilot mode. Autopilot mode essentially uses pre-determined recommended settings, meaning the user isn’t bothered with constant questions. The software installs quickly, without hassle, and runs in the background with minimal effort required by the user.
Antivirus
The antivirus is the most important component of any computer protection software. It is responsible for detecting and removing types of malware that may install themselves on a computer.
BitDefender employs the latest technology to detect a wide range of known threats, by comparing them to an extensive database of known threats. The BitDefender Antivirus can also detect how a particular piece of software is coded, to see if it is malicious. This means that a threat may not even be specifically identified, but will still be detected by BitDefender as harmful. This type of detection is known as heuristics-based.
Social Media Protection
With the dramatic increase in the use of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, it is important that security software adapt to help protect users on these platforms. BitDefender Total Security has a social media component that is designed to pre-emptively scan links posted by users on social media websites in order to detect potential threats.
BitDefender Total Security also has the ability to monitor your social networking privacy settings to ensure you have appropriate settings and you’re not under threat from such attacks like identity theft.
SafePay
SafePay is a browser feature that is entirely optional but certainly recommended for those who use sites like PayPal and online banking. Especially if those sites are often accessed on public Wi-Fi networks.
SafePay is an impregnable browser that is completely disconnected from other processes running on a computer, meaning that lurking malware cannot compromise any information entered into the browser.
Firewall
A firewall prevents unauthorised access to a computer, be in malicious software or an intruder. Windows comes with an inbuilt firewall, but the BitDefender firewall gives you the option of replacing it with their version.
Additional Features
The sign of a quality security package is often in those additional features. BitDefender Total Security is full of other useful components, such as a file shredder for permanent deletion of sensitive files, anti-spam technology prevents spam and email scams, anti-phishing technology to identify sites aimed at fooling users into giving away personal information, a password manager to securely store important passwords.
Also worth a mention is the photon technology utilised by BitDefender. This means the security software actually adapters to your computers environment which helps is run quickly and efficiently, minimizing the impact on computer performance to virtually nil.
Great results in independent tests. Accurate spam and phishing protection. Tough, no hassle firewall. Full scale parental control. – PCMag.
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