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ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012 |
AVG Internet Security 2012 |
Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security |
Norton Internet Security 2012 |
BullGuard Internet Security |
McAfee Internet Security 2012 |
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Protection
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Help & support
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Anti-virus
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Anti-spyware
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Anti-spam
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Firewall
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Anti-phishing
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Parental controls
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Real-time virus protection
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Kernel-level protection
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Heuristic detection
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Keylogger detection
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Trojan detection
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Search engine protection
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Quarantine
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Real-time spyware detection
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Spyware alerts
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Spyware detection
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Adware blocking
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Two way firewall
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Advanced rules
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Data filtering
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Port monitoring
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Registry protection
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Network traffic monitoring
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Website filtering
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IM filering
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Social networks protection
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Time limits
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On-access scans
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Quick & deep scans
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Scheduled scans
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Selective scans
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Compressed files
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Password protection
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Laptop mode
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Gamer mode
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Automatic updates
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Logfiles
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ICSA Certified (AS)
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ICSA Certified (AV)
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ICSA Certified (F)
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VB 100% Certified (AV)
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W.C.L. Level 1 Certified (AV)
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W.C.L. Level 2 Certified (AV)
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W.C.L. PC Firewall Certified (F)
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Telephone support
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Email support
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Live chat
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Manual
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Knowledge base
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Forums
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FAQs
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Windows 7
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Windows Vista
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Windows XP
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Internet security software combines a number of important security functions into a single package. It will monitor for problems and threats as you use the internet, blocking or warning you of suspect links and watching your computer for unexpected or unauthorized changes.
A good internet security software package will include these security components:
Internet security software doesn’t just keep you protected from the most harmful online threats. It also provides an excellent line of defense against less dangerous but often more annoying problems like unexpected pop-up adverts, website redirection (when you expect one website but are shown another) and unwanted software which can slow your computer to a crawl.
Internet security software is essential because it’s hard to steer clear of online threats - even if you only use big-name websites and never open emails from people you don’t know.
With a good internet security package running constantly on your computer, you can get on with using the internet, without having to watch your back. The software does that for you.
Parental control functions also give you confidence that other people using your computer – particularly children and young people – are prevented from accidentally viewing harmful or inappropriate websites.