The internet isn’t as safe as it used to be. It’s a sea of teeming spores full of all kinds of internet threats that seek to steal your personal information, financial information, etc. In the year that ended in March there were more than 7 million new JavaScript malware viruses identified. It is crucial to keep your anti-virus software updated. Avast and Bitdefender both offer features that can help you do this, including vulnerability scans that aid you in determining which applications are outdated and an automatic updater for your software.

Bitdefender is the most reliable choice if are looking for an antivirus solution with high malware detection rates with minimal impact on the performance of your system as well as reasonable cost. It also has some unique features such as webcam and microphone protection, that block suspicious requests to your camera or microphone.

An easy-to-use antivirus program is another important factor. Avast and Bitdefender both have a relatively simple interface, however Bitdefender is a little more complicated when it runs scans. It took us longer www.copperbellmedia.com/technology/mobile-phones-and-development-mobile-telephony-changes-the-lives-of-millions-of-people/ to find the settings we needed and setting up the full scan or boot-time scan was somewhat difficult.

In terms of support, Bitdefender’s customer service is much more impressive than Avast’s. Its customer support phone line is able to speak an array of languages and its knowledge base is extensive. Avast however, does limit its contact options to customers who pay and relies heavily on its knowledge base and forums.