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Anti-virus software (view source)
Revision as of 15:04, February 19, 2016
, 15:04, February 19, 2016expanded list with citations
'''Anti-virus software''' protects a [[computer]] from viruses, Trojan horses, worms and other forms of [[malicious software]] (malware). Antivirus software protects a computer by searching its hard disk for programs and comparing the findings against a known set of malicious software; and, if suspicious files are found, deleting or quarantining the viruses.<ref>[http://onguardonline.gov/glossary.html OnGuard Online: Glossary] [[OnGuardOnline|OnGuardOnline.gov]]</ref> Antivirus software is necessary for both [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Apple Inc.|Mac]] users.<ref>http://blog.intego.com/2008/12/04/do-you-need-an-antivirus-for-your-mac-definitely-yes/</ref> Two leading [[Internet]] security companies, [[Intego]] and [[Symantec]], both sell duel protection antivirus programs, which protects [[Mac OS X]] and Windows from all known viruses.<ref>http://www.macworld.com/article/135900/2008/10/antivirus.html</ref>
'''Anti-virus software''' protects a [[computer]] from viruses, Trojan horses, worms and other forms of [[malicious software]] (malware). Antivirus software protects a computer by searching its hard disk for programs and comparing the findings against a known set of malicious software; and, if suspicious files are found, deleting or quarantining the viruses.<ref>[http://onguardonline.gov/glossary.html OnGuard Online: Glossary] [[OnGuardOnline|OnGuardOnline.gov]]</ref> Antivirus software is necessary for both [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Apple Inc.|Mac]] users.<ref>http://blog.intego.com/2008/12/04/do-you-need-an-antivirus-for-your-mac-definitely-yes/</ref> Two leading [[Internet]] security companies, [[Intego]] and [[Symantec]], both sell duel protection antivirus programs, which protects [[Mac OS X]] and Windows from all known viruses.<ref>http://www.macworld.com/article/135900/2008/10/antivirus.html</ref>
==Some Options==
==Popular Options==
Many anti-virus companies offer both free and paid options. For some, the free versions are enough, but other find the more options and sometimes better protection of the paid plans worth the cost. Here are some popular ant-virus options.
Many anti-virus companies offer both free and paid options. For some, the free versions are enough, but other find the more options and sometimes better protection of the paid plans worth the cost. Here are some popular anti-virus options.
*[[AVG]] (Free & Paid)
*[[AVG]] (Free & Paid)
*[[Avira]] (Free & Paid)
*[[Avira]] (Free & Paid)
*[[Avast]] (Free & Paid)
*[[Avast]] (Free & Paid)
*[[ESET]] (Paid)
*[[ESET]] (Paid)
*Zone Alarm
*BitDefender (Paid)<ref name="pcmag">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp</ref><ref name="consumersearch.com">http://www.consumersearch.com/antivirus-software</ref>
*Kaspersky (Paid).<ref name="pcmag">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp</ref><ref name="about.com">http://freebies.about.com/od/computerfreebies/tp/best-free-antivirus.htm</ref><ref name="consumersearch.com">http://www.consumersearch.com/antivirus-software</ref>
*Amiti (Free)<ref name="pcmag">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp</ref><ref name="about.com">http://freebies.about.com/od/computerfreebies/tp/best-free-antivirus.htm</ref>
*Baidu<ref name="about.com">http://freebies.about.com/od/computerfreebies/tp/best-free-antivirus.htm</ref>
*Comodo Antivirus (Paid)<ref name="about.com">http://freebies.about.com/od/computerfreebies/tp/best-free-antivirus.htm</ref>
*FortiClient<ref name="about.com">http://freebies.about.com/od/computerfreebies/tp/best-free-antivirus.htm</ref>
*Panda Antivirus (Paid)<ref>http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/applications/best-free-antivirus-9-reviewed-and-rated-1057786</ref>
*McAfee (Paid)<ref name="pcmag">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp</ref>
*F-Secure (Paid)<ref name="pcmag">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp</ref>
*Trend Micro Antivirus+<ref name="pcmag">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp</ref>
*BullGuard
*Sophos(Paid)<ref name="consumersearch.com">http://www.consumersearch.com/antivirus-software</ref>
*[[Windows Defender]] (Free, but less trusted by some)
*[[Windows Defender]] (Free, but less trusted by some)