Wednesday 1 February 2012

5 top Security Suites of 2012

Virus, malware and other infections have always posed a threat to computers. These cause a lot of damage to valuable data stored on them. In fact these threats and infections are so rampant that computer users all over the world use certain security software that would provide protection against such infections. New infections are introduced each time a new software update comes out. This is why it is essential to protect your PC, Laptop and notebook with the latest antivirus available.

In this article you will be able to get an overview of the top 5 security suites of 2012.

1. Kaspersky Antivirus 2012:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is till date the most effective and sought after antivirus. No matter what the system is, this is the most effective antivirus software that you can install. This is the reason why it has been given the #1 spot. It is said to deliver outstanding protection against virus and malware completely. It has a success rate of 100% in providing protection to the system. It is powered with intelligent scanning feature that is capable of blocking a potential threat to the system automatically.

Features

When it comes to Kaspersky antivirus it is said to be the most feature packed as compared to any other antivirus.
  • It provides your system with network port monitoring
  • You are provided with two unique features of privacy cleaner and gaming profile
  • Your e-mail, files, web and instant messaging are all protected with this antivirus program
  • To provide protection against key loggers there is an option of virtual keyboard
  • Your system is protected against new threats as it can connect through cloud protection
Like any other antivirus you would also require minimum system requirements:
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 /Vista /7 (both 32 bit and 64 bit)
  • 512 MB RAM for Windows XP users / I GB RAM for 32 bit Vista and 7 / 2 A processor rated at 800Mhz or better for Windows XP / 1Ghz or above for Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • GB RAM for 64 bit Vista and 7 users
  • An internet connection
  • A minimum of 480 MB free hard drive space
2. AVG Antivirus 2012

AVG Antivirus 2012 is well equipped for providing you complete automatic protection against potential threats. These protection measures are automatically updated to ensure that your system is protected against new threats. Your system is protected against any threat 24x7 while giving protection against identity threats. Now you can surf the internet and other social media websites without having to bother about the danger of virus attacks.

AVG Antivirus comes loaded with the following features:
  • You are provided with free tech support
  • You can surf and search the web safely 24x7
  • With AVG you have one of the best antivirus protection
  • You need not worry scanning files manually even while gaming and surfing
  • You can safely download files and other data
  • Share, upload and surf social media websites like Face book
The minimum system requirements for installing this antivirus are:

  • Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz or faster (1.8 GHz or faster recommended)
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Windows XP / XP Pro (64 bit), Windows Vista or Windows 7
  • Hard disk of 950 MB (1.35 GB recommended)
3. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus

Trend Micro comes with the latest technology of offering its clients with antivirus protection through Clout technology. The user gets the benefit of real time updates. This is arguably the fastest working antivirus software that is light on the system too.

Features of the Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus are provided in this antivirus:
  • It comes with the benefit of automatically providing proactive protection
  • No adverse effect on the speed or performance of the system
  • Easy to run system scans through console screen with user friendly options
  • Upto date reports provided in easy to read formats
  • Internet and e-mail controls for providing complete antivirus protection
  • Pick and choose options for seeking protection while surfing
Following are the minimum system requirements for Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus:
  • 400 MB of free hard drive space
  • 256 Mb / 512 Mb / 1 GB for Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 respectively
  • CPU speed varies from a minimum of 350 MHz (XP) to a minimum of 800 MHz (Windows Vista and Windows 7)
  • Internet Explorer 7 or newer / Firefox 3.5 or newer / Chrome 10 or newer version
4. Norton Antivirus 5

Norton Antivirus 2012 is yet another antivirus which is best known for providing security against worms, spyware, Trojans, viruses and bots. If you install this antivirus on your system then you need not worry about slow PC problems. Another notable factor about this antivirus is that it automatically erases potential threats before any damage is caused to the system. Its unique feature of online intelligence helps in eliminating and detecting files that are at a risk of virus infection.

Following are the features of Norton Antivirus:
  • Helps eliminating online threats without adversely effecting PC performance
  • Provides security for e-mail, chat and net surfing. Ensures that your system is protected against cybercriminals
  • Scanning and eliminating infected e-mails and instant messages for potential harmful links and attachments
  • Automatically provides with latest updates for the software
  • Its unique feature of Norton Rescue tool ensures complete repair of an infected PC
If you wish to install Norton Antivirus on your system then you need to fulfill the following minimum system requirements:
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP processor
  • 1 GHz for Microsoft Windows Vista/Windows 7
  • 300 MB hard disk space
  • Windows 7 Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate Windows XP (32bit) Home/Professional/Tablet PC/Media Center (32bit) with SP2 or later
  • Windows Vista Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate with SP1 or later
5. Bit Defender Antivirus Plus

This antivirus is known to be one of the best performing antiviruses. It provides security against malware, installs automatic updates and even provides social media protection. You need not worry about installing the latest updates or even system speed as this antivirus is capable of installing auto-updates without affecting system performance. It is said to be all in one security suite.

Some of the well known features of this antivirus are:
  • It provides antivirus and antispyware protection
  • It is capable of providing virtualized browsing
  • The user is provided with unique features of vulnerability scanner
  • Automatic updates and scanning
  • Privacy protection feature is provided for safeguarding against identity theft
  • The latest feature of Network map is provided for installation on network PCs
  • It also includes Bit Defender Safego (available separately) for providing complete social media security
  • For installing this antivirus on your system you need to fulfill the following system requirements:
  • Windows XP SP3 32-bit / Windows Vista SP2 / 7 SP1
  • 1 GB or more of RAM
  • 800 MHz or faster CPU
OR
  •  1.5 GB RAM
  • 1.66 GHz Dual Core
  • Windows XP SP3 32-bit / Windows Vista SP2 / 7 SP1
All the above given antivirus software are capable of providing complete protection against any online threat. If you wish to know more about such software or you need to know the suitability, you can seek the help of a premium computer tech support provider who is available for helping you out.

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