7 reliable antiviruses for Windows 10

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

An overview of the main solutions for protecting your gadgets on Windows 10 from viruses, spam and other unpleasant things.

For the modern Internet user, there are quite a few threats: phishing sites, spam mailings, malicious software, Trojans. Most of them are successfully dealt with by antiviruses. A modern antivirus is a whole complex of protective tools, usually consisting of the following modules:

• file antivirus;
• proactive protection;
• protection against network intrusions;
• mail filter;
• safe web surfing;
• parental control.

The antiviruses presented below have this functionality to one degree or another and can provide protection against most modern threats.

1. Kaspersky Total Security 2017

The most popular antivirus for Windows today. Has a wide range of tools suitable for all types of users - from private to small business.

Free participation in Kaspersky Security Network means that any suspicious files are sent to the cloud for testing. Thus, a huge database of various malicious files from many users is created.

The program has an intuitive graphical interface, it is also possible to work through the command line.

Price: RUB 1,800 per year for two devices.

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2. McAfee Total Protection 2017

A distinctive feature of this product is Intel's True Key password manager. It uses multi-factor authentication, including fingerprints or a face scanner.

Also, the main components of Total Protection are antivirus scanner and mail protection. The WebAdvisor tool examines the download of malicious payloads and identifies suspicious URLs. There is a module for backing up your email.

This antivirus is often installed along with free programs as an add-on, but at the same time it has a time-limited mode of operation.

Price: 2,499 rubles per year (now there is a 50% discount).

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3. ESET Internet Security 10

The developer of ESET Internet Security 10 guarantees that each next scan will be faster than the previous one, which is good news.

Antivirus is able to scan your network and create a diagram showing all active devices. You can also scan your router for vulnerabilities, which is very useful given the growing number of home router botnets.

The program can block malicious links and recognize phishing sites, block spam and check e-mail content. ESET Internet Security 10 also provides webcam protection.

Price: 1 950 rubles per year for three devices.

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4. Norton Security

Norton Security uses parental control technology and cloud-based support, including SONAR Protection, which detects malware by examining the behavior of applications when they are launched. Intrusion prevention module blocks network attacks.

There is an integrated password manager as well as browser protection, which aims to prevent malware with known vulnerabilities from being used. In addition, web downloads are analyzed and after scanning, a report on their security appears.

Performance improvement tools include the Disk Optimizer, which defragments data to make access to it more efficient.

Price: 1,599 rubles per year (now there is an 18% discount).

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5. Bitdefender Total Security 2017

Bitdefender's antivirus will protect your device from Trojans, rootkits, worms, adware, spam. You will also get a central account to manage all your devices.

Bitdefender Total Security 2017 includes features such as on-demand scanning, malicious URL blocking, and phishing protection. There is also a convenient automatic Bitdefender Autopilot mode. After enabling it, the program independently makes optimal security decisions without user intervention.

Price: 1,759 rubles per year.

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6. Avast Internet Security

Avast Internet Security is a one-stop solution for protecting against spyware, viruses and spam. SafeZone technology allows you to create an isolated virtual desktop and use the Internet without worrying about security. No other program on the PC can access this virtual desktop. The sandbox function allows you to run a program to observe its behavior. The cloud-based FileRep function constantly monitors the reputation of files to inform you of their authenticity.

Price: 900 rubles per year.

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7. Windows Defender

Windows Defender, formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, is a software product from Microsoft designed to remove, quarantine, or prevent spyware. It is built into the Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems by default.

In Windows 10, Defender is automatically disabled if the Security Center detects another antivirus installed on the system, and activates itself if you do not have other protection.

Price: is free.

Although modern antiviruses provide good protection against threats, it is necessary to take additional measures: do not install software from dubious sources, do not open suspicious links and files, regularly back up important data and store it on removable media or in cloud services.