Security - Reviews

Alwil Avast Antivirus Home Edition

Review Date: 31-AUG-2009

RRP: $0.00

Alwil Avast Antivirus Home Edition will do a decent job protecting a PC from malware, and it's free, but if you're willing to put up with a less-than-perfect interface (and some ads), you're better off going with Avira's top-notch blocking.

Review Date: 24-FEB-2006

Avast 4 Home Edition

RRP: $0.00

With a wide array of protections for your PC, Avast! works superbly to keep your computer safe, a rare thing in free software.

Review Date: 19-NOV-2007

Sentry Remote

RRP: $39.95

Solid watchdog tool gives a remote, over-the-shoulder view of the PC under surveillance.

G-Data InternetSecurity 2010

Review Date: 11-JUN-2009

RRP: $29.95

In our comparative reviews, G-Data InternetSecurity 2010 was the best all-around suite, offering both protection — it can to detect and block traditional malware while deploying superior heuristics to stop newer threats — and several additional security features for one low price.

Webroot Parental Controls

Review Date: 18-FEB-2008

RRP: $39.95

There's no doubt that Webroot Parental Controls is a thorough program. Any youngsters trying simple tricks such as altering the time will find themselves unstuck. While Mum and Dad may find it time consuming adding Web addresses to the Trusted Sites section, it's certainly worth it.

Review Date: 31-AUG-2009

Avira Antivir Personal

RRP: $0.00

Some less-than-friendly default behaviours make Avira AntiVir Personal a better choice for tech-savvy users who know how to muck about in the settings. If you're willing to put up with a somewhat clumsy interface and the recurring pop-up ads, in return you'll enjoy top-notch, free protection against malware. It's not a bad trade-off by any means.

Review Date: 20-JAN-2006

Steganos Safe 8.0

RRP: $46.00

Simple to use and inexpensive, Steganos Safe 8.0 does exactly what it is supposed to do, and does it well to boot. This is the sort of protection you can't afford to be without if you have data you need to keep private.

PC Tools Spyware Doctor 5.0

Review Date: 19-SEP-2007

RRP: $59.95

Spyware Doctor 5.0 continues the good work laid down by its forebears. Indeed, we'd go so far as to suggest that Spyware Doctor might be the best anti-spyware utility available.

AVG Technologies 8.5 Free

Review Date: 09-SEP-2009

RRP: $0.00

AVG 8.5 Free is well-rounded overall, but its second-tier malware detection rate should make you consider one of the better-performing programs first.

Utimaco SafeGuard RemovableMedia 1.10

Review Date: 09-JUL-2007

RRP: $99.00

All up, this is a user-friendly utility for businesses wishing to implement stricter security for portable data devices.

McAfee Active VirusScan Suite SBE

Review Date: 04-FEB-2005

RRP: $450.00

Strong network antivirus security with layered protection and solid reporting.

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition

Review Date: 12-SEP-2005

RRP: $149.95

A comprehensive security solution

Safer Networking Spybot Search and Destroy

Review Date: 22-MAR-2006

RRP: $0.00

Combine this with other free software and you’ll ensure your PC stays well protected and operating properly.

Review Date: 08-FEB-2006

Devicewall 3.1

RRP: $32.40

An invaluable tool for big companies that need an increased layer of security.

Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0

Review Date: 01-SEP-2006

RRP: $104.85 $94.16

Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 is a powerful security suite but the price tag and the interface may turn away some users.