Best Antivirus Software - Things To Consider

By John Tucker

If you are looking to buy the best antivirus software, there are many things to consider.

There are many companies that produce antivirus firewall software, some of these are excellent products.  A number of these companies just specialize in the business and corporate (enterprise) market, where their software is designed to work on a large server with lots of terminals,
like the standard office setting or multi location scenario.

It is interesting to note that not all of these companies produce a product suitable for the home user, who has only one or two computers to secure, but unique challenges to overcome.

When deciding on the best antivirus software, it is important to find out exactly what it does.
Antivirus software is designed to identify and remove computer viruses.  Not the full range of internet nasties lurking out there. With some products, computer worms, trojan horses, botnets, adware,
spyware aren't necessarily included when using an antivirus product.

Does the software provide 'Safe Net' protection?  By scanning websites first before opening a page in your browser, this minimises the risk of unwanted software automatically being loaded onto your computer.
Many 'free' antivirus software programs are installed this way which then hijack your system and hold you to ransom...please beware. These are bad news and this type of malware can be detected with the best antivirus software programs.

Does it provide 'botnet' protection?  Where it automatically detects botnets like keyloggers, stopping hackers dead in their tracks before accessing any personal information?

Will it deliver up to the minute virus protection, automatically checking for new virus definitions several times per hour?

Does it automatically back up files when your PC is idle as well as running fast so it doesn't slow you down?

What do the experts say about the product, has it received quality reviews from leading industry commentators?

These are just a few of the things to consider when looking for the best antivirus software.

If you only want to buy antivirus removal software, you are leaving yourself exposed to the latest threats to your security. 

We recommend an all encompassing, comprehensive antivirus firewall software package.