Test of all major security software to make sure that AVG Internet Security is still the best choice for protecting my customers
This testing is completely unbiased, and AVG has come out on top because it is as I expected the best all round product and not just because it is the product I recommend
It is clear from the testing that no product will give 100% protection, but a good product such as AVG along with a secure browser such as Internet Explorer will give you the best protection possible
Results
Product |
Issues with programs or websites being blocked |
System File Protection |
Virus Detection |
Setup / Speed / Usage |
Virus Removal |
Phishing Emails |
Comments |
AVG Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
95% |
PASSED |
PASSED |
FAILED |
Good results - only area it failed in was the email phishing links - which Internet Explorer would have blocked anyway |
BullGuard Internet Security 12 |
PASSED |
FAILED |
98% |
PASSED |
PASSED |
PASSED |
Good results - also has built in backup feature |
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
97% |
PASSED |
FAILED |
FAILED |
All products failed in the most important test - removal of viruses from your computer |
Emsisoft Internet Security |
FAILED (Blocked access to common websites) |
FAILED |
99% |
FAILED (Slowed computer down considerably, perhaps because it is made up of two separate programs) |
FAILED |
FAILED |
|
Avast Internet Security 6 |
PASSED |
FAILED |
96% |
PASSED |
FAILED |
FAILED |
|
Microsoft Security Essentials |
PASSED |
FAILED |
96% |
PASSED |
FAILED |
FAILED |
|
Norton Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
62% |
PASSED |
FAILED |
FAILED |
Tested these two as they are often the products customers have heard of and the stores try to sell to you - as you can see detection and removal of viruses is very poor |
McAfee Internet Security 11 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
40% |
PASSED |
FAILED |
PASSED |
|
PC Tools Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
97% |
FAILED (Constantly asking questions that a home user would not be able to answer) |
No further testing done on these products as they failed on key points during first stage so were eliminated - exceptions made for Norton, McAfee as these are popular choices so wanted to show full results for them |
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BitDefender Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
98% |
FAILED (Slowed computer down considerably) |
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Avira Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
98% |
FAILED (Very poor user interface and options) |
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Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
99% |
FAILED (Slowed computer down considerably) |
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
FAILED |
33% |
PASSED |
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Panda Internet Security 2012 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
52% |
FAILED (Crashed computer during installation) |
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Vipre Internet Security 2012 |
FAILED (Blocked images on several safe websites and some software) |
PASSED |
0.01% |
PASSED |
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F-Secure Internet Security 2012 |
FAILED (Blocked images on several safe websites and stopped some pages loading completely) |
FAILED |
0.04% |
PASSED |
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Eset Smart Security 5 |
PASSED |
PASSED |
86% |
FAILED (Very basic, lacking features) |
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