In a sense, having a backup of all your files is the ultimate security. Even if stray debris from an uncontrolled Chinese rocket destroys your computer, you can still restore from backup. Some companies reserve backup for their mega-suite offering, while others include it in the entry-level suite. Read our reviews carefully, as backup capabilities vary wildly. At the low end, some companies give you nothing you couldn't get for free from IDrive or another online backup service.
At the high end you might get 25GB, 50GB, or even more online storage hosted by the company, along with the separate ability to make local backups.
Tuning up your system performance has no direct connection with security, unless it serves to counteract the security suite's performance drag.
However, tune-up components often include privacy-related features such as clearing traces of browsing history, wiping out temporary files, and deleting lists of recently used documents. For a dedicated system-cleaning app, read our roundup of the Best Tune-Up Utilities. Windows still dominates the desktop, but many households include Macs as well. Cross-platform multi-device suites give you once source of protection for all your devices.
Typically you don't get as many features on macOS. In fact, most companies just offer a Mac antivirus , not a full suite. Do take advantage of the option to protect your Macs. They're not immune to malware. Android devices are ubiquitous, and the Android platform isn't locked down the way iOS is. Even if you stay away from third-party app stores and refrain from jailbreaking your device, you can still get hit with Trojans, ransomware, and other kinds of Android malware.
Smart users protect their devices with an Android antivirus. All the best Android antivirus utilities include antitheft features such as the ability to locate, lock, or wipe a lost or stolen device. Some include bonus features like blocking unwanted calls or warning when you connect to an insecure Wi-Fi network. As for iPhones and other iOS devices, Apple's built-in security makes life tough both for malware coders and antivirus writers.
Many cross-platform suites simply skip iOS; those that don't typically offer a seriously stripped-down experience. Given the platform's intrinsic security, it rarely makes sense to expend one of your licenses installing protection on an iPhone. We've evaluated nearly 40 security suites, including entry-level suites, feature-packed mega-suites, and suites that extend protection across multiple different platforms. The products listed in this article have all received at least four stars. In some cases, multiple products from the same company appear in the chart.
For example, Bitdefender Internet Security is an Editors' Choice winner for entry-level suites, and Bitdefender Total Security earned the same honor as a security mega-suite. The same pattern holds for Kaspersky; Norton also claimed two entries with two products earning four stars or better. This article identifies nine security suites that we definitely recommend, including multi-device suites, mega-suites, and entry-level suites.
If you're looking for a suite that covers the basics without getting in the way, Bitdefender Internet Security and Kaspersky Internet Security are our Editors' Choice winners. In the mega-suite range, Editors' Choice award goes to Bitdefender Total Security, with more features than you can imagine.
Norton Deluxe and Kaspersky Security Cloud are our Editors' Choice products for cross-platform multi-device security suite. Note that to get more Norton licenses, you must upgrade to one of the subscriptions that bundles LifeLock identity theft remediation—each level gets you more suite licenses and VPN licenses, as well as more hosted storage for online backup.
With a powerful, integrated suite protecting your devices, you can stay protected without worrying about balancing security against performance. By Neil J. Rubenking 7 Dec , p.
Top Picks. In addition to cross-platform security, hosted online backup, and tons of security features, Norton Deluxe gives you a no-limits VPN and full-featured parental control system. It's a high-security bargain. Best For Wealth of Bonus Features. The suite adds firewall protection, spam filtering, parental control, and more. It earns our Editors' Choice badge as a top entry-level security suite. Kaspersky Internet Security gets top scores from the antivirus testing labs.
It comes with everything you'd expect in a suite, along with plenty of extras, and its components are consistently effective. Best For Multi-Device Households. Kaspersky Security Cloud is a security suite that lets you install and manage top-notch security on up to 10 PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.
Best For Unusual Bonus Features. Bitdefender's Total Security mega-suite combines a bonanza of security components and bonus features in a single integrated package. Best For Privacy Enthusiasts. In addition to providing thorough, cross-platform security, Norton with LifeLock Select aims to help you recover from the crippling effects of identity theft. McAfee Total Protection offers security and password management for all your devices. The no-limits VPN is an enticing extra, and identity monitoring is icing on the cake.
Best For Parents. Best For Cross-Platform Users. Proactive protection to automatically isolate threats from suspicious files so they can't cause harm actually preventing infections not just detecting them. Cloud based whitelisting of trusted publisher easily identifies a safe file and vendor.
To reduce interruption to the user, unknown files can only run in a secure virtual environment where they can't damage Windows, its registry, or important user data. Total security for online shopping and banking.
Features browser isolation, keylogger prevention, copy-paste protection, screen capture blocking and SSL certificate inspection. Comodo Internet Security Pro relieves you of the responsibility of deciding whether to block or allow untrusted files - it makes the decisions for you. Game Mode suppresses operations that could interfere with a user's gaming experience such as alerts, virus database updates or scheduled scans. Cloud based antivirus scanning detects malicious file even if a user does not have up-to-date virus definitions.
Comodo Secure Shopping provides unbeatable security for online banking and shopping sessions by ensuring you connect to those websites from within a security-hardened browsing environment. Comodo Internet Security prevents even the very latest malware from infecting your system by isolating unknown and suspicious files inside a security hardened virtual environment.
Applications executed inside the sandbox will not affect other processes, programs or data on your real computer. In addition to running suspicious applications inside the sandbox on an ad-hoc basis, you can create a specific list of programs that should always run in the sandbox.
Comodo GeekBuddy is a personalized computer support service provided by friendly computer experts at Comodo. If your PC becomes infected, our online technicians will correct the problem at no cost for you.
With Comodo Internet Security Pro, you get security, software, support and peace of mind. Antivirus software is a cleaning tool which scans for known viruses and removes them after they have already taken root.
Comodo is a prevention tool as well as a cleaning tool, stopping potential viruses at the door. This works by inspecting each file that attempts to run on your computer and instantly comparing the files to White Lists of good files and Black Lists of dangerous files. After activating your subscription included with Comodo Internet Security Pro, click on the desktop icon to begin your chat with a security expert. The best prevention is only effective if the user has the necessary support.
Comodo Internet Security Pro will ensure your PC remains virus-free with its combinations of advanced features. Its new Auto Sandbox technology will ensure that all programs are tested and run in a secure virtual environment before ever running on your PC - ensuring that no viruses are installed with them. The sandbox is a virtual operating environment created within your computer for unknown and suspicious programs.
Comodo Internet Security Pro automatically runs suspicious programs in the sandbox where they cannot damage Windows, its registry or important user data. This protection goes well beyond traditional Antivirus software by ensuring any new viruses are completely isolated and cannot cause damage.
If you think you may have a virus, you should contact us right away by clicking the Live Support button in your software console. If you cannot connect to the Internet, your confirmation email and user manual includes an number to call for support.
See End User License Agreement for complete details. Comodo Secure Shopping provides unbeatable security for online banking and shopping sessions by running your favorite browser inside a security-hardened virtual environment which is isolated from the rest of your computer.
This creates a threat resistant tunnel between you and your target website which cannot be attacked by other processes running on your computer. Secure Shopping also features memory-scraping prevention, remote takeover protection and independent SSL certificate authentication to deliver the next-generation of security for online transactions.
Top 10 Secure Computing Tips. Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. By following the tips below and remaining vigilant, you are doing your part to protect yourself and others.
Tip 2 - Keep software up-to-date Installing software updates for your operating system and programs is critical. Always install the latest security updates for your devices: Turn on Automatic Updates for your operating system. Use web browsers such as Chrome or Firefox that receive frequent, automatic security updates. Make sure to keep browser plug-ins Flash, Java, etc. Tip 3 - Avoid Phishing scams - beware of suspicious emails and phone calls Phishing scams are a constant threat - using various social engineering ploys, cyber-criminals will attempt to trick you into divulging personal information such as your login ID and password, banking or credit card information.
Phishing scams can be carried out by phone, text, or through social networking sites - but most commonly by email. Be suspicious of any official-looking email message or phone call that asks for personal or financial information. Tip 4 - Practice good password management We all have too many passwords to manage - and it's easy to take short-cuts, like reusing the same password. Tip 5 - Be careful what you click Avoid visiting unknown websites or downloading software from untrusted sources.
Tip 6 - Never leave devices unattended The physical security of your devices is just as important as their technical security. If you need to leave your laptop, phone, or tablet for any length of time - lock it up so no one else can use it. If you keep protected data on a flash drive or external hard drive, make sure their encrypted and locked up as well. For desktop computers, lock your screen or shut-down the system when not in use.
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