The internet isn’t the same as it used to be. It’s a teeming sea full of all kinds of internet threats that are trying to get your personal information, your financial data, etc. In the year that ended in March, there were over 7 million new JavaScript malware viruses identified. It is essential to keep your anti-virus software current. Both Avast and Bitdefender offer a range of tools that can help you do just that such as a vulnerability scanner that can help find out which software is outdated, and an updater for software that automatically keeps all your applications up-to-date to provide the best protection.
Bitdefender is the clear winner if you are looking for an anti-virus solution that has excellent rate of detection of malware and has minimal impact on system performance and also affordable pricing. It also comes with unique features such as a file shredder and microphone and webcam protection, which blocks any suspicious requests to your camera or microphone.
Another important factor is how easy it is to use your antivirus. Both Avast and Bitdefender are relatively simple to use, however we discovered that Bitdefender was a http://www.copperbellmedia.com/business/the-chronicles-of-south-africa-blockchain/ bit more clunky when it came to running scans. It took us longer to locate the settings we required and setting up an entire scan or a boot-time scan was a little difficult.
In terms of support, Bitdefender’s support is much more impressive than Avast’s. Its phone support offers an array of languages, and its knowledge base is vast. Avast however, is able to limit its support options to paid customers and heavily rely on its knowledge base and forums.
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