The Top 10 Internet Security Programs 2012
Are you looking to protect your PC, laptop or netbook? Do you want more than just antivirus protection? If so, you’ll be wanting a complete internet security suite.
There are many bonuses to buying an internet security suite as opposed to a standalone antivirus program. Some examples of the extra features you will gain if you spend a few extra dollars on your security are -
- a firewall
- antispyware
- antispam protection
- protection against dodgy links in search engines
- identity theft protection
Most of the above are fairly common features in internet security programs these days but many vendors add in other useful additions that are unique to their products. In fact, I expect all of the companies I will be looking at to try and outdo each other, as well as improve on their 2011 offerings.
I will be reviewing internet security products from the following companies as they are released over the next few months. So keep popping back as I will add more on a regular basis -
2012 Internet Security Reviews
This internet security program is quick to install and offers a comprehensive level of protection.
Comes packed with more features than you can shake a stick at!
High resource usage put me off using the beta version but…
…BitDefender normally get it right so I expect the final version to be much improved.
I rated the 2011 version good enough to protect 3 computers in my own house.
This year’s version looks just as good.
After all the issues I had with the beta version I thought I would give the final version a try and, wow!, what an improvement!
As predicted, the final version works well.
4. Panda Internet Security 2012
A good program that runs effectively on low spec machines but…
…would Panda’s antivirus program offer you better value for money?
5. AVG Internet Security 2012
I don’t particularly like the firewall that comes with this but
the detection rate is good and the system resource usage is low.
6. ESET Smart Security 5
Very easy to use and quick to run
Effective detection and removal of threats.
7. Is the final version as good as the beta?
My views coming soon….
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9. BitDefender Internet Security 2012
Excellent malware detection rate
Very good at removing malware
10. Now that I’ve finished my reviews for this year you are probably wondering which suite I think is best?
Well, there is no simple answer to that question. There are many factors that you have to consider when buying a security suite -
- how do you use your computer
- what sort of web sites do you visit
- do you do online banking on the machine you are looking to protect
- how fast is your computer
- do you have some computer skill or do you need your hand held
- and many more
That said, a couple of programs do rise to the top this year – BitDefender definitely excels but needs a reasonably good computer to run on. And F-Secure offers all round protection without bringing your computer to a standstill.
Which one of the above did you choose for 2012?
If you would prefer to look solely at antivirus protection then head on over to my reviews of the best antivirus programs for 2012.
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You should try testing and reviewing the latest free comodo internet security.
I may well check that one out this year
For a while now I’ve been using Unthreat antivirus. It’s running what’s called “viper engine” It seems also really good and probably like Avast. It has quite a lot of features and a real-time scanning function. Also, I read somewhere, it has high detection rates. It was high on another ranking list. Maybe it might also be good for review?
I’ve not heard of that one and do you mean the Vipre engine?
I’m running Bitdefender!! Works pretty damn nice
Thanks for the reviews! (even though I’m staying with what I got lol)
Actually I don’t blame you – I think BitDefender is the best 2012 choice myself.
Nice article! Been hunting for a good anti-virus software suite. Cheers!
You’re welcome.
IMO, any of these rated solutions will protect perfectly, or not at all, depending on the degree of help that a user is prepared to give it. Ignoring site ratings and/or surfing into the known bad areas for instance will eventually invite infection no matter what security software is installed unless this is something like Sandboxie and is used 100% as intended.
You’re spot on there Patty – as I always say, a computer is only as secure as the person who uses it chooses to be.
I knew it! Kaspersky 2012 is on top
What about other 2012 Kaspersky products versus KIS12 (Pure, One, etc.)?
Hi Jack,
I could certainly take a look at those too in a few weeks time…
THANK YOU.
Hi Barbara,
Could you please tell me the exact name of the program in question?
Internet Security 2012
I HAVE BEEN BOMBARDED WITH EMAILS THAT SAY I COULD HAVE PROBLEMS.
I DO HAVE AND PAID FOR INTERNET SECURITY 2012. WHAT IS GOING ON???????
Which program are you using Barbara?
What about “IObit Malware Fighter”?
Hi Jose,
I’ll be looking at the free version of that in the near future and reporting my findings here.
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