· Automatically detects and blocks viruses, spyware, and worms
· Advanced phishing protection identifies and blocks fraudulent websites
· Rootkit Protection finds and removes hidden threats in the operating system
· Smart firewall blocks hackers and stops spyware transmitting unauthorized information
· Intrusion Prevention automatically shields newly discovered security vulnerabilities
· Network protection configures security settings when logged on at home, or on public networks
· Full System Scan performs a deep scan to remove existing viruses, spy ware and other threats
· Norton Protection Centre provides a central place to easily check overall security settings
Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period *
Norton Internet Security
KASPERSKY
· New Capabilities
· On-the-fly scanning of emails & Internet traffic
· Proactive defence against new malicious programs
· Optimized antivirus scanning
· Protection from rootkits
· Instant database updates
· Simplicity and ease of use
· Key Features
· Protection from viruses, Trojans and worms
· Protection from spyware, adware and other potentially hostile programs
· Antivirus scanning for removable data storage media
· Scanning and disinfection of archived files
· Protection from dangerous macros in Microsoft Office documents
· Rollback of changes made by malicious programs on your computer
· Support for Windows Vista™ and 64-bit systems
£49.99
£49.99
£29.99
· INTERNET SECURITY
· Includes
· Anti-Virus protects from viruses, worms and trojans
· Anti-Spyware protects from spyware, adware and other malicious programs
· Anti-Spam filters spam and protects against phishing attacks
· Firewall protects from hackers
· Features
· All-in-one, easy to use protection – install and forget
· New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
· Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
· 24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
· Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
· Unique automatic threat-removal anti-spyware engine
· Automatic firewall profile switching for improved security and usability
FULL RANGE OF AVG PRODUCTS
(UP TO 2 YEARS FREE UPDATES)
AVG ANTI-VIRUS £30.00
AVG SECURITY SUITE £50.00
· Main Advantages
· Integrated protection from all Internet threats
· Cutting-edge antivirus technologies
· Personal firewall
· Protection from spam and phishing
· Instant database updates
· Free technical support
· Key Features
· Real-time monitoring of all data streams, including email, Internet traffic and network connections
· Protection from viruses, Trojans and worms
· Protection from spyware, adware and other potentially hostile programs
· Proactive defence against new malicious programs
· Protection from network attacks and system hijacking
· Blocking of popup windows and banners
· Rollback of changes made by malicious programs on your computer
· Blocking of links to phishing websites
· Trainable spam filtration system
· Support for Windows Vista™ and 64-bit systems
AVG (With 2years Free Updates)
· Anti Virus Features
· Easy to use protection – install and forget
· New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
· Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
· 24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
· Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
· Smaller installation and update files
· Improved user interface
· Click here to view details and compatibility
· 100% virus detection — AVG’s scanning engine has received numerous awards for its excellent detection of “in the wild” viruses, including the VB100% award. Its unique combination of detection methods provides full protection against viruses, worms and trojans.
· Full on-access protection — The powerful AVG Resident Shield provides maximum protection by scanning every file opened, executed, or saved. It also prevents the opening or executing of infected files.
· Flexible intelligent scanning — The AVG Resident Shield can include/exclude files from being scanned based on individual file extensions and can handle exceptions for potentially unwanted programs such as adware.
· Full e-mail protection — AVG checks every e-mail sent or received, providing full protection from e-mail-borne threats. AVG supports all leading e-mail clients, including MS Outlook, The bat!, Eudora, and all other SMTP/POP3-based e-mail clients, such as Outlook Express. Encrypted connections using SSL are also supported.
· Automatic threat handling — AVG can automatically heal or remove infected files and other threats such as trojans and worms.
· Powerful scheduling — AVG automatically provides recommended daily schedules for scanning and updating, and also allows you to create custom-scheduled events.
· Multiple language support — No need to buy a special language version.
· Blocks Hackers from Attacking your Wireless Network.
· Blocks hackers from attacking your Wi-Fi® network.
· Encrypts personal information and transactions sent across your wireless network.
· Thwarts even the most determined attacks using automatic security key rotation.
· Eliminates the hassles of networking by making sharing files and printers easy.
· Simplifies security with the new McAfee® Network
· Manager and improved McAfee® SecurityCenter.
· Wi-Fi® is the ultimate in convenience when it comes to simple networking.. But research indicates that more than 60 percent of wireless networks are unprotected – leaving users vulnerable to identity theft and the loss of irreplaceable files. McAfee® Wireless Protection eliminates that vulnerability, closing the security gap that anti-virus and firewall programs can't address.
· McAfee Wireless Protection blocks hackers from attacking your Wi-Fi network and encrypts your personal information. You get industry standard, automatic protection against data theft, unauthorized network access, and broadband "freeloading" through an easy and intuitive one-click interface. What's more, strong, rotating encryption keys thwart even the most determined intruders, giving you peace of mind that unauthorized people cannot access your network.
McAfee Wireless Protection
£19.99
Microsoft Live One Care
£39.99
· Protection Plus
· Protection Plus in Windows Live OneCare means anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, a two-way firewall, and automatic updates via the Internet to help ensure that consumers have the latest definitions to help protect their computers from hackers, viruses, worms, Trojan horses and unwanted software:
Anti-virus protection. Windows Live OneCare anti-virus regularly scans or monitors the files on a consumer’s computer and looks for virus definitions (patterns in the code that resemble those of known viruses) or identifies files that are behaving like viruses. If any infected files are found, Windows Live OneCare automatically cleans them to help prevent harm to the consumer’s computer. Windows Live OneCare also scans files received via Windows Live™ Messenger and enables consumers to scan files or folders with a simple right-click on those files or folders on demand.
Managed, two-way firewall. One-way firewalls aim to keep hackers from breaking into a computer; however, they can be ineffective against viruses or stealth programs, such as zombies or spyware, that run unnoticed in the background and send information from a consumer’s computer to the Internet. Windows Live OneCare addresses the challenge of delivering two-way protection in a highly usable way. It features a managed, two-way firewall with ongoing policy updates to help protect PCs from hackers when sending or receiving data.
Anti-spyware protection. To help protect consumers’ PCs from spyware threats and other unwanted software, Windows Live OneCare includes anti-spyware functionality powered by Windows® Defender. As with other features of Windows Live OneCare, the spyware detection and removal capabilities’ service-oriented foundation will help ensure that the latest spyware identification information is available.
Virus scanning. The Windows Live OneCare tuneup also runs a full virus scan to check computer files for viruses and other malicious programs. If any infected files are found, Windows Live OneCare automatically takes steps to help prevent harm to consumers’ computers by blocking access to the file until they decide what to do with it.
Backup and Restore of Important Files
Security intrusions are not the only cause of data loss. Accidental deletion and disk failure also pose a threat to digital photos, music, financial data, software and other electronic assets created as part of the digital lifestyle. Windows Live OneCare makes it easy for consumers to restore lost files and back up their important files regularly, regardless of whether they want to back up to “shiny media,” such as CDs or DVDs, or to a secondary external hard drive.
Help and Support
Windows Live OneCare advisories. When significant new worms, viruses or other security threats are identified, Windows Live OneCare advisories can be sent to consumers’ PCs to let them know the status of their protection so they can take appropriate action if any is needed. Only when absolutely necessary will Windows Live OneCare prompt consumers for their action on a task.
Performance Plus
Performance Plus in Windows Live OneCare delivers PC tune-ups to help maintain computer performance and reliability:
Automated “janitorial” tasks. As part of the tuneup operation, Windows Live OneCare automates tedious but important janitorial tasks such as disk cleanup and disk defragmentation to help keep the PC running at peak performance.
Windows Live OneCare provides consumers with effective help when needed through a variety of ways — e-mail, phone and chat — at no additional charge to them. All service and support comes from one vendor with expertise across the spectrum of PC care, as opposed to getting separate support for anti-virus, anti-spyware and PC performance.