Top 5 Antivirus Products of the Year 2013

Brand : K7
SD’s #1 Antivirus Software of Year 2013.
 

- K7 Ultimate Security Gold
- K7 Total Security
- K7 Premium
Security
- K7 Secure Web

 

For those seeking the best antivirus software for the money and an “install and forget” proposition, K7 is the right choice earning the “SD’s No.1 Antivirus Software of Year 2013.” Not only does it protect your computer and files, but K7 is easy to use, light on your computer and (maybe most importantly,) light on your pocket also. K7 products offers comprehensive protection from viruses in an easy-to-use solution. Striking the perfect balance of powerful features and usability, K7 provides a unique Pre Installation Super Scan. K7 Total Security is a great antivirus solution in all regards, delivering the best in protection, performance, and price. K7 Total Security Antivirus provides comprehensive protection, takes up little space on your computer, costs less and requires little maintenance. For Laptops and workstation protection, consider K7 Total Security. With more then 10 million desktop users world-wide no wonders, K7 Antivirus has come up trumps in all aspects of our survey, that you need securely covered. More importantly while scanning K7 Total Security does not slow down other application software on which you are working while scanning proceeds on the background.

K7 Standout Features

  • Compatibility with Windows 8

  • Effective antivirus protection

  • Light footprint on your computer

  • Instant Spyware Protection

  • Advanced heuristic protection

Brand : Kaspersky
SD’s # 2 Antivirus Software of Year 2013.

- Kaspersky PURE 3.0
- Kaspersky Internet Security 2013
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013
- Kaspersky Security for Mac
- Kaspersky Mobile Security
- Kaspersky Tablet Security

Kaspersky Labs has been one of the best antivirus software developers in the world for over a decade and now Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 only strengthens that reputation. Founded by Natalia and Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, this Russian company is often the first to find and identify new viruses. Kaspersky is now making inroads in the Indian market. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 is one of the most effective antivirus packages in the world today and boasts a great interface with easy to use and intuitive controls. 

Like so many of the other antivirus packages including K7, Kaspersky products for home and small office are specifically designed to provide hassle-free and quality protection against viruses, worms and other malicious programs, as well as hacker attacks, spam and spyware.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus comes with an antispyware component. Kaspersky's software is among the best products in the world, There are no complaints about Kaspersky's effectiveness or ease-of-use. As a result, Kaspersky Anti-Virus is the “SD’s No.3 Antivirus Software of Year 2013” winner. Kaspersky is light on computer resources, Nearly all features are configurable, Great interface, easy-to-use and intuitive.


Brand : Quick Heal
SD’s # 3 Antivirus Software of Year 2013

- Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 2013
- Quick Heal Internet Security 2013
- Quick Heal Total Security 2013
- Quick Heal Total Security for Mac

 

Quick Heal Antivirus is a solid product from Quick Heal Technologies (P) Ltd. This competent anti-virus earns our “SD’s No. 3 Antivirus Software of Year 2013.” because it not only includes sophisticated antivirus components but also includes a full version of complete internet protection. The specialty of the Software is to dynamically alter itself to fight emerging threats that hit the World Wide Web every second of the day.

Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro protects your laptops and desktops and provides protection against malicious threats that can sneak into your system when you are browsing the Internet, checking mails, chatting, etc. Upon installation, it acts as a shield against viruses, worms, trojans, spywares and other malicious threats. It also provides security against new and unknown threats with Quick Heal's renowned DNAScan® Technology. It utilizes minimum system resources, thereby giving complete protection to your system without slowing it down.

Quick Heal Standout Features:

  • Uses DNA Scan Technology.

  • Integrated Scanner capable of detecting all viruses in the wild.

  • Advanced spyware protection

  • Free 4 months update for all registered users.

  • 30 Days of tele-support.

Brand : Norton By Symantec
SD’s #4 Antivirus Software of Year 2013

- Norton 360™
- Norton™ Internet Security 2013
- Norton™ AntiVirus 2013

 

 

Symantec Norton 360 Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and antispyware product. It includes several options that are commonly passed over by other suites while still leaving many out that would be useful. The Norton scanning engine is one of the most complete on the market, but suffers from issues with system resource usage and overzealous integration with your computer that can cause freezing or simple hanging application. As a result the Software was voted “SD’s No. 4 Antivirus Software of Year 2013”.

Symantec’s Norton 360 version 5.0 is a highly reliable security product which comes at bit higher price tag of Rs. 3219.99 Software. The All-In-One Security provides upto 2 GB of automated online Backup and Restore facility, Identity Protection Software, PC Security, PC Tuneup, Support Service which is not that good, Software Upgrades & Renewals.

Premium Services & Special Promotions Multi-user Packs are also available. Symantec has finally included parental controls with Norton Antivirus which provides the latest updates on your kids’ online activity from your Norton Control Center, so you can help keep them safe from online dangers.

Norton Antivirus 360 is the improved installation time. Previously, installation was a long process. But now Norton installs in less than one minute. At least that's what the box says.


Brand : eScan
SD’s # 5 Antivirus Software of Year 2013

- eScan Antivirus Edition
- eScan Internet Security Suite
- eScan Internet Security for SMB
- eScan MWAV Toolkit Utility

 

eScan product range and it is one of the most popular supporting tools in the market. eScan has many advantages one of which is the free eScan Toolkit. eScan toolkit is part of the Customers use eScan toolkit for malware / adware / spyware removal and also for removing the "after-effects" of malware infection. It is also available as a stand-alone download. Many forums across the world suggest and use e-Scan toolkit for customers who are affected by "strong" infections. As a result of this toolkit, eScan got the highest marks for malware disinfections. If a customer purchases e-Scan, he also gets to use this toolkit on all computers which DO NOT have e-Scan. The Toolkit is also available as a stand-alone download. All these makes eScan the SD’s No. 5 Antivirus Software of Year 2013”.

eScan Endpoint Security or device control is a feature which helps customers to secure USB/Flash and other storage devices. Device control also provides for white-listing and device authentication so that users can "disallow" foreign devices from accidentally infecting their systems.

Lowest memory usage: eScan has one of the lowest memory-footprints (less than 10 MB at idle times) amongst all AV products. However e-Scan lack in terms of support and OS vulnerability checks.


Others in the top 10 List
SD’s #6 Anti-virus  - McAfee Virus Scan

McAfee an Intel company is an industry leader in computer protection, identity protection, theft protection, mobile, tablet, ipod protection, you name it and they have a product ready for it for Home / SMB or a Large Enterprise.

Too many product make it difficult for the user to choose. In most cases one has to choose more then one product to complete his requirement, some times may be two or three. But rest assured there will be solution for every thing.

What McAfee lacks is the Sizing of the Software, the Software has comparatively larger footprint however it has improved considerable on Scan speed. McAfee has an Antivirus Emergency Response Team that continually monitors the worldwide virus activities to provide you with the utmost safety. The always-on protection guards against viruses, spyware and other Internet threats that may enter your PC via e-mail, instant message attachments, Internet downloads, and web browsing.

SD’s #7 Anti-virus - Webroot Anti Virus

Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware and Firewall is a solid product from Webroot Software. It not only includes sophisticated antivirus components but also includes a full version of Spy Sweeper anti-spyware software. Both programs can dynamically alter themselves to fight emerging threats that hit the World Wide Web every second of the day. The internet provides unlimited opportunities for communication, education, commerce and entertainment; however, it also provides opportunity to malevolent programmers and pranksters to distribute their viruses, spyware, worms, keyloggers and more. It is absolutely necessary that all internet connected computers have a serious, up-to-the-second form of protection, like Webroot’s Antivirus with Anti-Spyware. Putting advanced antivirus software on your computer is not a sign of paranoia, it is smart. All computers that are connected to the internet without some sort of protection will acquire some kind of virus, spyware, adware or worse. Take proactive action and defend your personal information and your computer with a program like Webroot’s Antivirus with Anti-Spyware.

SD’s #8 Anti-virus - BitDefender Antivirus

BitDefender 2013 Antivirus offers comprehensive protection from viruses in an easy-to-use solution. Striking the perfect balance of powerful features and usability, BitDefender provides a unique security solution. BitDefender is a great antivirus solution in all regards, delivering the best in protection, performance, and price.

BitDefender Antivirus provides compre-hensive protection, takes up little space on your computer, costs less and requires little maintenance. If you're a gamer you should consider the special GameSafe edition of BitDefender Antivirus. For workstation and server protection, consider BitDefender Small Office Security.

SD’s #9 Anti-virus - AVG Anti-Virus

AVG Antivirus has been an up and coming virus scanner for many years. Its free version is one of the most downloaded files on the Internet in the Computer Security sector. The new interface is clean and intuitive while still remaining useful.

AVG went through a re-write of their virus scanning engine and included two of their stand alone products with AVG Antivirus as well. AVG Antispyware and AVG Antirootkit were both integrated with the virus scanner. Also revamped is the way AVG Antivirus uses the hardware within your computer. It has been changed to make better use of the multiple cores which are common in today's computers. This should speed up scanning as well as reduce slowdowns.

SD’s #10 Anti-virus - F-Secure Anti-Virus

F-Secure Anti-Virus is a great product that offers many of the standard functions associated with antivirus software, but also goes above and beyond the bar set by others with efforts by F-Secure to educate the people that use F-Secure Anti-Virus on general security practices as well as specific threats. For business workstation and server protection, consider the F-Secure Small Business Suite.

F-Secure Anti-Virus comes with the standard protection you would expect from any modern antivirus suite. Both on-access and on-demand scanners are included as well as a spyware scanner that runs with both. An email scanner is also included for those of us using local email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird.

One feature we especially liked about F-Secure Anti-Virus was the integrated news on the home menu. The Security News section is full of useful information about which new security threats are out and whether you are protected from each threat. With one of the most thorough antivirus engines available, F-Secure Anti-Virus provides good protection against viruses, spyware and many other security threats. The added benefit of the support and education portion of their website adds to the overall feeling of protection while using this product.

  

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