Posts Tagged ‘Identity Protection’

AVG 9 Comparison

December 5th, 2009

Here is a table comparing the latest AVG packages.  They are all currently available from Brandstar with a 15% Discount!

Free Anti-Virus software doesn’t protect you, your files or your identity while:

  • Shopping online
  • Banking online
  • Chatting to friends
  • Downloading music, files and films
Feature AVG Free AVG Anti-Virus AVG Internet Security
AVG-9-Free AVG-Anti-Virus AVG Internet Security
RRP – 1 Year
Free* £27.99 £39.99
RRP – 2 Years
Free*
£38.99 £59.99
Anti-Virus – Makes sure you can get or spread a virus, worm or Trojan horse Yes Yes Yes
Anti-Spyware – Prevents unauthorized information access by spyware and adware Yes Yes Yes
LinkScanner ® – Ensures every page you visit is safe – before you go there
Yes Yes Yes
Web Shield – Lets you download and exchange files without risking virus infections No Yes Yes
Advanced Anti-Rootkit Protection – Ensures even the toughest and most sophisticated hidden threats are kept out No Yes Yes
Game Mode – Keeps you safe without interrupting you while you’re playing No Yes Yes
AVG Identity Protection – Keeps your private information safe from known and unknown threats. No No Yes
Anti-Spam – Blocks spammers and scammers from clogging your system No No Yes
Enhanced Firewall – Prevents hackers from seeing inside your computer No No Yes
System Tools – Optionally customize how AVG Protection works with your system No No Yes
Free Support – Free 24/7 support from AVG No Yes Yes
Download Free 30 Day Trial 30 Day Trial
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Avira Premium Security Suite vs AVG Internet Security

June 16th, 2009

Today we’re comparing Avira’s Premium Security Suite and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security.  Avira again are relatively unknown to the typical user but I think in a few years time it will be fighting AVG, Norton and McAfee for the most popular software providers.  For more about Avira check out their website!  The comparison will involve an overview of the features each package has and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system. Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has. Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature Avira Premium Security Suite AVG internet Security
Download Time Very Fast Fast
Installation Installation was long.  You setup a couple of the basic features but most features you need for a decent performance are still left to be configured.

Also, very frustratingly it isn’t compatible with complementary anti-virus software such as, Windows Firewall.  However, it does allow you to continue the installation process.  A warning just appears to say they aren’t compatible.

Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Anti-Virus Tick Tick
Anti-Adware Tick Tick
Anti-Spyware Tick Tick
Anti-Phishing Tick Tick
Anti-Rootkit Tick Tick
Web-Shield/Guard (Protection whilst surfing the Internet) Tick Tick
Anti-Bot Tick Tick
Email-Scanner Tick Tick
Backup System Tick Cross
Anti-Spam Tick Tick
Firewall Tick Tick
GameMode Tick Tick
Parental Control Tick Cross
Easy to remove Viruses Tick Tick
Task Scheduler Tick Tick
Identity Protection Cross Tick
Link Scanner
Cross Tick
IM Scanner
Cross Tick
Available to buy from Brandstar?
Cross Tick
RRP £26.95 (1 year) £39.14 (1 Year)
Overall Rating
17 out of 22 18 out of 22

Avira InterfaceOverall I have been very impressed with Avira’s Premium Security Suite!  It’s really given AVG Internet Security a run for its money!  As you can see, Avira’s feature’s aren’t quite as extensive as AVG’s, this is represented by the lower price.  For Avira to really compete with the likes of AVG they will need to increase its compatibility and bring in features such as Identity Protection.  Avira’s userface could also do with a ‘facelift’ to make it easier to user and generally nicer to look at.

To conclude, watch out for Avira in the next few years…it’s bound to be big!

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Kaspersky Internet Security vs AVG Internet Security

June 9th, 2009

Today we continue our series of Antivirus comparisons.  This time round we’re comparing Kaspersky Internet Security and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security.  Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Kaspersky as it’s not one of the big three.  To find out more check out their website!  The comparison will involve an overview of the features each package has and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system.  Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has.  Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature Kaspersky Internet Security AVG Internet Security
Download Time
Fast Fast
Installation A little frustrating as it wouldn’t install on many occasions as it kept identifying previous antivirus software which had been uninstalled.  Also, it wouldn’t allow me to have programs such as ‘SpyBot’ installed on my machine to complement the software.

Once it started working it was very fast and efficient.  Allows you to configure basic features which is a great feature.

Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Anti-Malware tick tick
Anti-Spyware tick tick
Firewall tick tick
Scans Files, Emails, Links, Instant Messenger and Internet Traffic tick tick
Automatic Updater tick tick
Antivirus tick tick
Antispam tick tick
Protects Wi-Fi and VPN Connections tick tick
Anti-Phishing tick tick
Identity Protection tick tick
Parental Control tick cross
Anti-Rootkit cross tick
Available to buy from Brandstar? cross tick
RRP

£39.99 (1 PC)

£39.14 (1 PC)

Overall Rating
12 out of 16 15 out of 16

InterfaceOverall, I am very impressed with Kaspersky Internet Security.  It has great potential, it just needs some tlc.  I can see Kaspersky really fighting AVG for the top spot in a few years time, but it is the new boy on the block and still has a little further to go.  Furthermore, Kaspersky’s virus protection statistics aren’t as good as the ‘Big Three’ (McAfee, Norton and AVG).  AVG has an all round better performance and product quality.  One thing I really don’t like about Kaspersky is its lack of compatability.  For example, you would expect your antivirus software to go with complementary products, such as; SpyBot – Search and Destroy.  Whereas Kaspersky doesn’t, which is very frustrating.  You have to uninstall all security software before you install Kaspersky.

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McAfee Total Protection vs AVG Internet Security

June 5th, 2009

Today we’re comparing McAfee’s Total Protection package with AVG’s Award Winning Internet Security Package.  The comparison will involve an overview of each packages features and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system.  Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has.  Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature Total Protection AVG Internet Security
Download Time
Average Fast
Installation Installation time is long but happens automatically which discards any confusion.  However, unlike AVG you still have to configure all the software features after the installation/setup process. Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Antivirus tick tick
Anti-Spyware tick tick
Anti-Spam tick tick
Anti-Phishing tick tick
Firewall tick tick
Identity Protection tick tick
Web Shield (Browse the web safely) tick tick
Link Scanner cross tick
Free 24 Hour Support tick tick
Anti-Rootkit cross tick
Data Backup tick cross
Parental Controls tick cross
RRP 1 Year: £58.69 (up to 3 PC’s) 1 Year: £48.93 (for 3 computers)
Available to download from Brandstar?
cross tick
Overal Rating 10/16 14/16

McAfee InterfaceSo after playing around with the two programs I can conclude that we think AVG Internet Security is better than McAfee Total Protection.  It has a wider range of tools and equipment to give an overall better performance.  McAfee looks nicer than AVG but we all know looks can be deceiving and AVG turns out to be far easier to use.  A huge advantage of AVG is that you can buy it for 1 computer if you only have 1 computer, whereas you dont have the option to do that with McAfee Total Protection.  Although the installation of AVG involves you having to make some choices it saves you having to do them in the long run and it helps provide you with an even better performance.  Whereas with McAfee you spend ages doing the Automatic installation to find out you still have to configure all the features yourself!!

Next time we will be comparing AVG Internet Security with Kaspersky Internet Security.

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Norton 360 vs AVG Internet Security

June 2nd, 2009

Over the next few weeks we are going to run a series of comparisons between different Anti-Virus Software.  In these comparison post’s we’re going to show you the main features that the two products provide and then tell you which we think is better through our rating system. Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has.  Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.  This time it is Norton’s 360 v3.0 vs AVG’s Award Winning Internet Security v8.5.

Feature Norton 360
AVG Internet Security
Download Time Average Fast
Installation Quick but slightly tedious (you have to register for a second time.)  Doesn’t help you set up the general running of the software. Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Antivirus Technology
Tick Tick
Identity Protection (Including Phishing Protection, Checks Links, Keeps you details safe whilst shopping online, etc)
Tick Tick
Antispyware Tick Tick
Backup Software Tick Cross
Automated Virus Updater Tick Tick
Protects against Viruses, Bots, Spyware, Rootkits, Worms, Trojan Horses, etc. Tick Tick
Online Storage Available? Tick Cross
Helps Secure and Monitor Networks Tick Tick
Download and Instant Messenger Screening Cross Tick
Firewall Protection Tick Tick
RRP 1 Year: £59.99
2 Years: £109.99
1 Year: £39.14

2 Years: £58.71

Available to Download from Brandstar? Cross Tick
Overall Rating 9 out of 14 12 out of 14

Norton InterfaceSo to conclude, from our investigations and playing around with the two software’s, we can announce that we think AVG Internet Security is the better software of the two. It may not have any backup software within the package but it works out cheaper to get AVG and then buy yourself a decent back up tool and external hard drive.

Next time we’ll be comparing AVG Internet Security with McAfee Total Protection.

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