Bitdefender Internet Security 2013

Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 Pros BitDefender has an impressive high-scoring test history. It protects privacy on Facebook and Twitter. Cons This internet security suite does not include file shredding or file encryption. The Verdict : 9.55/10 BitDefender is constantly aware and ready to combat threats. Buy Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 Protection Repair Usability Performance in Windows 7 protection tests conducted by AV-Test during the autumn of 2012. Bitdefender Internet Security 100% Compare to the Top 3 Internet Security Suites Software #1 Bitdefender Internet Security 100% #2 Kaspersky Internet Security 92% #3 Norton Internet Security 92% Category Average 80.19% Percent 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Review Specifications Images Side By Side Comparison Learning Center LIKE OUR REVIEWS? SUPPORT OUR SITE ON FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE PLUS TopTenREVIEWS - Gold Award - Awarded for excellence in design, useability and feature set Bitdefender Internet Security is always aware and on guard. Bitdefender protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide from known and unknown internet assailants. The TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award winner for internet security suites is an effective weapon against the evils of hackerdom. Bitdefender can protect you and your family from invisible attacks from all angles – from the internet, email, social media, USB drives, network-connected devices and chat conversations. After running Bitdefender Internet Security through its paces, we must concur with a statement from Bitdefender's Chief Technology Officer: "We've given the home user product range a striking overhaul, offering sleek, silent defense from today's e-threats," said Bogdan Dumitru, Bitdefender CTO. "The new interface is very easy to use, and the addition of the optional Autopilot feature will meet the demands of those users looking for a hassle-free security experience." The Bitdefender brand logo, the Dacian Dragon-Wolf, declares graphic hostility toward hackers who attack goodness. Half wolf and half dragon, the Dacian Wolf inspired confidence among ancient troops that carried it into battle by striking fear into enemies. Bitdefender's mantra is simple – Awake – meaning that it strives to be relentlessly aware and ready for battle. We find the brand avatar and mantra to be appropriate to the spirit of Bitdefender. If you arm yourself with Bitdefender, you can have confidence in the multiple ways that it protects you. Moreover, when hackers attempt to breach your defenses and encounter a Bitdefender guardian at your gates, they will lose confidence and move on to more vulnerable victims. Performance: 9.4/10 Compare Bitdefender Internet Security Kaspersky Internet Security Norton Internet Security F-Secure Internet Security Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security G Data Internet Security Avast Internet Security BullGuard Internet Security AVG Internet Security Lavasoft Ad-Aware Total Security 9.4 8.3 8.3 8.6 8.1 8.1 7.8 7.2 6.9 7 Click to Enlarge Malware detection is one of the most important aspects of robust internet security suites. Bitdefender’s protection is superior. The software consistently receives awards and certifications from third-party security testers. It demonstrates above-average malware detection rates. One of the reasons Bitdefender is so effective is that it scans all PC communications, both incoming and outgoing. The scans run in real time to stop threats before they infiltrate. German-based AV-Test is one of the most respected third-party test labs. AV-Test has given top scores to the Bitdefender internet security suite for protection. Bitdefender applies three levels of defense against malware. The first level is to check for known virus signatures that Bitdefender has already collected in the cloud and for which there is a known cure. The second level is to detect unknown threats and isolate them in a virtualized environment. Once it has them corralled, the software monitors whether the suspected files attempt to modify certain files, communicate with sensitive areas or produce files that are associated with known viruses. If the virus behaves well in the virtual environment, Bitdefender allows it to operate normally. If it demonstrates suspicious behavior, the application either deletes it or sends it to quarantine. The third level of defense, called Active Virus Control, watches each specific process that is running on the PC. It then checks for any actions that resemble malware. Active Virus Control is different from technologies that monitor executable files when they start. It monitors processes continuously. The Bitdefender Internet Security suite features a two-way firewall. The versatile firewall will automatically adjust its settings to fit your location. An integrated Wi-Fi monitor protects your computer from unwanted attempts to access your network. A disabled firewall will not do you much good, yet it is common practice for gamers to turn off firewall settings to access and run computer games. With Bitdefender’s gamer mode, there’s no need to disable then remember to re-enable the firewall. You will stay protected while you’re gaming. In addition, the gamer mode stops any interference while you’re in full screen mode for videos or presentations. Features: 10/10 Compare Click to Enlarge The Bitdefender Internet Security suite provides an exhaustive list of easy-to-use, helpful security tools for protecting your identity, your children and your PC. When you use a search engine, Bitdefender gives each URL a security rank. The website filter uses specific category definitions to block suspicious sites. You can also restrict, enable and monitor your child’s internet activity. You can configure the parental filters to block or allow websites, IM contacts and emails that contain flagged words or phrases. In addition, you can limit internet and application access to specific times or just give a time allotment to each child. With the parental controls and monitoring tools, it’s easy for parents to maintain control. This security suite can quickly run full system scans, and you can schedule scans as well. Scans do not interfere while you are using your computer; scheduled scans only run when your system is idle. The Scan Dispatcher tool will only trigger a system scan when the PC resource usage falls below a set point. It also has a vulnerability scanner that checks for outdated software and needed Windows updates. Consistent with its multi-layered approach to defenses, Bitdefender includes a free credit monitoring service for customers in the United States. The service provides you with real-time alerts if any changes appear on your credit reports.