Avira Internet Security 2014 is a comprehensive collection of tools which aims to provide almost everything to keep your Pc protected from harm, both on the web and off.
You get a strong antivirus engine, for instance, which frequently scores effectively with independent labs. The prior edition ranked 2nd out of 13 in AV-Comparatives March 2013 file detection test, for instance, with a pretty creditable score of 99.6%.
The suite also incorporates Avira's Protection Cloud, a cloud-primarily based technologies which assists to detect and block even brand new, previously undiscovered threats.
The Browser Tracker Blocker prevents much more than 600 networks from tracking your on the internet activities.
The Internet site Security Advisor adds icons to your search results (if they're carried out via the Avira toolbar), warning you of potentially unsafe web sites prior to you click.
The program's parental controls have been extended via Avira Social Network Protection, which aids defend your little ones on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others.
And an Android tool delivers on all the security basics (privacy protection, contact/ SMS blocking, lost phone recovery and extra).
What you do not get any additional is a firewall. Avira Internet Security 2014 now just gives an interface to manage the Windows firewall, instead. Notably, this only works with Windows 7 or later, so XP and Vista customers will have to sort out a new remedy for themselves.
There is a distinct shortage of new characteristics, as well. The suite can now scan network shares, but otherwise it looks and feels significantly as it usually did.
Nonetheless, there is plenty of energy here, and the exceptional antivirus engine will do a great job of maintaining you protected from harm.
Please note, by default the program will install the Avira SearchFree Toolbar and adjust your browser search settings. If you never want this then be confident to opt for the Custom installation alternative and clear the relevant checkboxes.
You get a strong antivirus engine, for instance, which frequently scores effectively with independent labs. The prior edition ranked 2nd out of 13 in AV-Comparatives March 2013 file detection test, for instance, with a pretty creditable score of 99.6%.
The suite also incorporates Avira's Protection Cloud, a cloud-primarily based technologies which assists to detect and block even brand new, previously undiscovered threats.
The Browser Tracker Blocker prevents much more than 600 networks from tracking your on the internet activities.
The Internet site Security Advisor adds icons to your search results (if they're carried out via the Avira toolbar), warning you of potentially unsafe web sites prior to you click.
The program's parental controls have been extended via Avira Social Network Protection, which aids defend your little ones on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others.
And an Android tool delivers on all the security basics (privacy protection, contact/ SMS blocking, lost phone recovery and extra).
What you do not get any additional is a firewall. Avira Internet Security 2014 now just gives an interface to manage the Windows firewall, instead. Notably, this only works with Windows 7 or later, so XP and Vista customers will have to sort out a new remedy for themselves.
There is a distinct shortage of new characteristics, as well. The suite can now scan network shares, but otherwise it looks and feels significantly as it usually did.
Nonetheless, there is plenty of energy here, and the exceptional antivirus engine will do a great job of maintaining you protected from harm.
Please note, by default the program will install the Avira SearchFree Toolbar and adjust your browser search settings. If you never want this then be confident to opt for the Custom installation alternative and clear the relevant checkboxes.
