The best antivirus today. Antiviruses for Windows

In this review, we have collected for you the TOP 11 antiviruses for computers in 2017. Use one of these antivirus programs and don't worry about your computer.

Digital technologies are developing, making people's lives easier. This demonstrates the automation of most everyday processes - payment for goods, orders through online stores, online banking. But hackers are not asleep, programming new viruses designed to disrupt the performance of the computer, steal personal data or violate the privacy of the user (KeyLog programs, webcam video capture utilities).

According to statistics, at the end of 2016, viral activity increased. A noteworthy fact is that while hackers are not slowing down attacks on Windows systems, they are increasing pressure on Linux users. A new virus has also appeared for the Android mobile platform, which is notable for the fact that it is built into system processes, thereby gaining complete control over the device. The most common threat in 2016 was Trojan programs – organizers of DDoS attacks, whose purpose is to cause system service failure.

In the third quarter of the year, leading antivirus laboratories present their new products. At first, everything looks beautiful - the devices will be protected from intrusion by any threat. To confirm the honesty of anti-virus software manufacturers, the world's leading laboratories studying Internet thunderstorms conduct their tests, based on the results of which the TOP presented here was compiled.

Microsoft Security Essentials

Eleventh place in the ranking is occupied by a Microsoft product. It appeared relatively recently on the antivirus software market, but is developing rapidly, so that it has been able to displace such unshakable titans as Symantec, which are not included in the rating.

Microsoft uses Dynamic Signature Service in its products, an innovative technology that helps protect your computer from new threats. The antivirus has a built-in module that analyzes the behavior of programs, identifying potentially dangerous ones. It seems like nothing new. But Essentials has a centralized database where information from all users is collected.

When a program behaving suspiciously is analyzed on one computer, the results of the study will be available to everyone. If the utility turns out to be malicious, then Essentials will eliminate the threat, and then the virus signature will be instantly calculated and nipped in the bud. The functionality of the system implies the collection of complete information from the user’s device, which not everyone will like. But safety comes first!

The disadvantages include the following:

• Low performance with different types of viruses that are not yet in the database.
• Rare signature updates.
• Weak engine, which will lead to the program crashing in the event of a DDoS attack.

Eset NOD 32

One of the most popular utilities of this kind. Ranks 4th in terms of number of downloads (from official sources). But is everything so great? NOD has demonstrated impressive results when tested by independent laboratories. Its strength is blocking URLs leading to infected sites. Additionally, the software provides scanning of social networks and offers auxiliary security tools.

The antivirus received a certificate for its high performance in the fight against software viruses. AV-Comparatives conducts tests in five different categories:

1. Basic protection against malicious files.
2. Detection of an attack simulating a zero-day threat - files with expired signatures.
3. Dynamic complex tests.
4. Removing malware.
5. Performance test.

Based on the results of all inspections, NOD received the highest score.

The impression was spoiled by the low performance on non-executable files. Here Eset showed poor results.

AhnLab V3 Internet Security

Many people have not heard of this product, which is logical - until the latest version of the program, the test results were poor. But the 2017 version broke into the TOP. Ahnlab gives users a standard set to combat:

• Zero-day viruses.
• Trojan programs.
• Advertising banners.

There is a proprietary TruFind protection module. Its task is to scan the computer system, identifying vulnerabilities and fixing them.

Being Internet Security, the software is equipped with a firewall, email scanner and URL filter. The new version of the product has an interesting protocol that deletes all important information from the computer if it is impossible to fix the virus attack. An extravagant way to leave particularly cunning attackers in the cold.

According to test results, the program demonstrated a 100% success rate when working with zero-day viruses. This is an indicator identical to the world market leaders in the production of anti-virus software. Checks for false positives showed a phenomenal result - 3 false reactions out of 500 thousand signatures. The downside of AhnLab is productivity. Therefore, only 9th place in the ranking.

FortiClient

Works well against phishing attacks. Test laboratories noted that the program is one of the best for protecting local networks. All software is provided free of charge.

FortiClient is a modern approach to network access. The program has the following built-in utilities:

• Parental control.
• Blocking potentially malicious URLs.
• Blocking fraudulent sites.

The antivirus successfully passed two main tests - checking the operation of files with outdated and new signatures. FortiClient received the highest rating of Advanced+ on both measures.

The product occupies 8th place on the list due to the fact that it is only a component of the security complex. FortiClient is most effective when working in tandem with the FortiGate firewall.

AVG Free Antivirus

Demonstrated good performance both when tested by independent laboratories and licensed ones. Among the advantages of the software are:

• Impressive level of protection against phishing.
• High performance.
• Web traffic protection.
• Ad blocking.
• A utility that determines the performance of a computer and, if necessary, optimizes it.

A worthy product, if not for the recent scandal that broke out. It turned out that the privacy policy contains a clause according to which software manufacturers can collect the history of the user’s browser and search queries.

If we ignore the scandal, then AVG is a fairly powerful machine for protecting a computer, which is confirmed by test data from laboratories. But the low performance compared to other programs does not allow you to rise higher in the ranking.

Trend Micro

The 2017 version of Internet Security copes with malicious files (executable/sleeping) and spam with a bang. Evaluations from independent laboratories hovered between good and excellent.
A bonus is the presence of a spam filter, which has its own database. The antivirus works globally – links leading to infected sites on social networks are blocked.

Trend Micro is a young product that has only now begun to participate in serious testing. During the test, complex massive attacks were carried out, which the defense coped with, receiving the highest score. But Trend Micro did not participate in all tests due to the disagreement of the developers. But where the test was carried out, the antivirus showed results above average. Again, insufficient productivity did not allow us to move higher.

F-Secure

Being Internet Security, it does not have its own firewall, which makes life difficult for users. And the parental control features leave much to be desired. Has a 75% test result. The main reason for this is false positives. If not for them, the antivirus would have taken one of the leading positions.

The main advantage of the program is its behavioral analysis detector. Unlike similar utilities, it did not react to 20 licensed programs where there were no virus signatures.
Users complain about the annoying pop-up window and clunky interface.

Panda Free

This product turned out to be worse than the commercial projects at the top of the rating, but many ordinary paid antiviruses were far behind. This conclusion was made based on tests from licensed laboratories. No verification was carried out by independent experts.

The main test (AV-TEST) includes three categories:

• Level of protection.
• The degree of impact on operating system performance.
• Ease of use of the software under the influence of false positives.

The antivirus received the highest rating for the quality of cleaning the system from malware, and a “good” rating in comprehensive testing - false positives summed it up.
The disadvantages of the protection include a poor anti-phishing module. But this can be offset by a good score for blocking malware, and an excellent score for detecting dangerous URLs.

AVIRA Free

In third place is the best among free antiviruses. It showed decent results according to independent experts, who noted excellent performance in blocking infected URLs. On testing, AV-TEST scored 18 out of 18 and the highest score in comprehensive testing.

Disadvantages include cleaning up malware infections. They also note weak protection against phishing. But this is a free product. If the user does not want to spend money on protecting his computer, then AVIRA Free is the best possible option.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

The software interface has changed little compared to the previous version. And the defense has become even stronger. This has been proven by numerous tests, where Kaspersky received the highest score. Experts focus on excellent results in anti-phishing scans and additional protection tools that will fully ensure security.

Kaspersky received the highest score in a unique test where the system was continuously attacked by the same viruses for several days.

The initial scan of your computer takes no more than an hour. Subsequent scanning is faster. This test shows the antivirus's ability to intelligently filter out uninfected files, which has an amazing impact on performance. But there are products with better results.

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

• Password manager with protected scripts.
• System vulnerability scanner.
• Browser safety module.
• Protection against ransomware.

Bitdefender showed the highest score in absolutely all tests. There is nothing to add except that this is the best protection for a personal computer, which combines performance, low system load and efficiency.

Naturally, free products will not be as effective as their paid versions. This is definitely something to consider when choosing antivirus software. By the way, there is an opinion that using Linux completely eliminates the need to use antiviruses. Decide for yourself whether to believe this or not, but I will allow myself to recommend interesting materials about and. Well, here we go.

Five of the best free antiviruses for Windows 2018

It’s probably worth noting that I’m not trying to give you maximum information about each individual antivirus in this top. I want to provide only the minimum, give you a start, or simply help you make a choice. It is better to look for all detailed information about each of the programs on official resources, as well as in other articles and materials (including on).

Avast Free Antivirus

In many tops, this antivirus (including its free version) occupies a leading position. I don’t think that this is due to the venality of these very tops, because I myself have been using this antivirus as my main one for quite a long time. What can I say, I'm really pleased with it. For a free product, this is really nothing. Moreover, the free version of Avast has some functions that are not even available in the paid versions of other antiviruses. Therefore, I don’t know why you are still in doubt, quickly click on the button at the bottom of this item and go download an excellent antivirus.

A little about the features and benefits of Avast Free Antivirus:

• Intelligent antivirus protection: includes constant monitoring of the system, as well as timely blocking of virus software.
• Wi-Fi check: detecting holes in home Wi-Fi networks, monitoring for unauthorized visitors.
• Smart Scan: allows you to detect all vulnerabilities in the system, including insecure settings and saved passwords.

AVG AntiVirus Free

Another excellent antivirus that occupies leading positions in all ratings and tops. As in the previous case, it has a paid version and the ability to upgrade to it. However, the free version also has quite interesting functions and capabilities. AVG AntiVirus Free, according to the developers, has become even better. In addition to all the basic tools of a comprehensive security software, AVG can scan your system for vulnerabilities in real time and also stop suspicious downloads.

It is worth noting that the application interface has been noticeably improved. Now managing your protection has become even easier. And all this thanks to informative elements with which you can monitor the state of the system.

Application features:

• Protecting your PC from viruses, spyware, hackerware, ransomware, etc.
• Block unsafe links, downloads and email attachments
• Ability to scan your system for performance issues
• Real-time updates

Kaspersky Free

A free solution from developers from Russia, which has all the necessary functions to protect your home computer. This program is notable for the fact that it spends very little of your system resources. And all this with a very high level of security; Many users consider this antivirus to be the most powerful in terms of protection.

Kaspersky Free can:

• Automatically block dangerous files, applications and websites
• Check your email for viruses
• Protect you from phishing sites
• Provide a high level of protection without slowing down the system

360 Total Security

This software will not only protect your PC from viruses, but at the same time, it will help clean and speed up your system. And all this is free, they won’t charge you a cent. However, it is worth noting that this antivirus has a partnership with other companies (as do many free solutions), so during installation you will need to refuse to install unnecessary software. Another feature 360 Total Security— support for engines of other antiviruses, and their simultaneous use. This approach helps to achieve the highest protection for your data.

Features of 360 Total Security:

• Protection against viruses and malicious software
• Protection against ransomware and cryptographers
• Multiple engine support
• Sandbox
• Safe online shopping
• Keylogger protection
• System protection components (scanning disks, flash drives and vulnerabilities)
• Wi-Fi Security Check
• System optimization and data destroyer

Panda Free Antivirus

A powerful Spanish product designed to completely and completely protect your system from intruders. The program is now being actively promoted on various resources, and those who have actually tried it unanimously speak about the high quality of protection. The application itself, by the way, is ready to work immediately after installation. As assured on the official website, you just need to install it, and then forget that your system is under threat at all. Panda will automatically scan your system, protecting it in real time.

Panda Free Antivirus features:

• Protecting your system from viruses, keyloggers and other malware
• Protecting your computer when browsing the Internet
• Low resource consumption
• Etc

The main evaluation criteria, which included 200 indicators, were:

• virus protection;
• Ease of use;
• influence on the speed of the computer.

Protection against malware is the most important evaluation criterion: indicators within this group of parameters accounted for 65% of the overall antivirus rating. Ease of use and impact on computer speed accounted for 25% and 10% of the overall score, respectively.

Antivirus programs were selected for research based on popularity among consumers and affordability. For this reason, the list of antivirus programs studied included:

• Free programs – both built-in and offered separately.
• Paid programs from leading antivirus brands. Based on selection principles, the study did not include the most expensive versions of software products from these brands.
• Only one paid product from one brand for one operating system could be included in the rating. The second product could only be included in the rating if it was free.

This time, the international study included products developed by Russian companies in the category. As a rule, the list of products for international testing includes products with a sufficient market share and high recognition among consumers, so the inclusion of Russian developments in the study indicates their wide representation and demand abroad.

Top Ten for Windows

All antiviruses in the top ten cope with spyware protection and protect against phishing - attempts to gain access to confidential data. But there are differences between antiviruses in the level of protection, as well as in the presence or absence of this or that function in the tested versions of the antivirus.

The summary table shows the top ten programs according to the overall rating. It also takes into account the features of the packages in terms of their set of functions.

How good is standard Windows 10 protection?

As of February 2018, the share of Windows PC users with Windows 10 operating systems installed on their desktop computers was 43%. On such computers, the antivirus is installed by default - the system is protected by the Windows Defender program, which is included in the operating system.

The standard antivirus, which, judging by statistics, is used by most people, was only 17th in the ranking. In terms of overall performance, Windows Defender scored 3.5 out of a possible 5.5.

The built-in protection of the latest versions of Windows is getting better every year, but it still does not match the level of many specialized antivirus programs, including those that are distributed free of charge. Windows Defender showed satisfactory results in terms of online protection, but completely failed the phishing and anti-ransomware tests. By the way, protection against phishing is claimed by antivirus manufacturers. It also turned out that it does a poor job of protecting your computer offline.

Windows Defender is quite simple in terms of design. It clearly reports the presence of a particular threat, clearly demonstrates the level of protection and has a “parental control” function that limits children from visiting unwanted resources.

Windows 10's standard protection is only decent. Based on the overall rating, 16 programs for protecting a personal computer on Windows OS turned out to be better than it. Including four free ones.

In theory, you can rely only on Windows Defender if the user has regular updates turned on, their computer is connected to the Internet most of the time, and they are advanced enough to consciously avoid visiting suspicious sites. However, Roskachestvo recommends installing a specialized anti-virus package for greater confidence in the security of your PC.

How we tested

Testing was carried out in the world's most qualified laboratory specializing in antivirus programs over a period of six months. A total of four groups of malware protection tests were conducted: general online protection test, offline test, false positive rate test, and automatic and on-demand scanning test. To a lesser extent, the final rating was influenced by checking the ease of use of the antivirus and its effect on the speed of the computer.

• General protection

Each antivirus package was tested online against a set of viruses, totaling more than 40,000. It was also checked how well the antivirus copes with phishing attacks - when someone tries to gain access to the user's confidential data. A test was carried out for protection against ransomware, which restricts access to a computer and data on it for the purpose of ransom. In addition, an online test of a USB drive containing malware is carried out. It is needed to find out how well the antivirus copes with finding and eliminating viruses when neither the presence of malicious files nor their origin is known in advance.

• USB offline test

Detection of malware located on a USB drive connected to a computer. Before the scan, the computer was disconnected from the Internet for several weeks so that the anti-virus packages were not 100% up-to-date.

• False alarm

We tested how effectively the antivirus identifies real threats and skips files that are actually safe, but which the product classifies as dangerous.

• Automatic and on-demand scanning test

We tested how effectively the scanning function works when automatically scanning the computer for malware and when running it manually. The study also tested whether scanning could be scheduled for specific times when the computer was not in use.

Computers make our lives much easier. With their help, you can quickly find the necessary information, draw up a document, watch an interesting movie and much, much more. Moreover, we have listed only the tasks of ordinary users, but ATMs, robots in factories and satellites also work on the basis of the most common operating systems, albeit installed on specific equipment.

Of course, most users are aware of the threat, which is popularly called simply a “virus”. This nastiness includes worms, Trojans, spyware, banners and malware. However, these subtleties are of little interest to us, because the methods of protection are practically the same. And the first “line” of defense is your own brain. Yes, yes, in order not to catch the virus, you should remember just a few simple rules:

1. Use the current version of the operating system. Old versions have vulnerabilities, and therefore are easier to “infect”
2. Use a modern browser. For example, Chrome or Firefox
3. Do not click on banners or follow unknown links
4. Download files only from trusted sites

But even all these precautions can fail, and therefore it is worth thinking about installing an antivirus - a program that, roughly speaking, scans files, finds infected ones and disinfects or deletes them. Our traditional rating will help you select software specifically for your requirements.

The best free antiviruses for Windows

Windows is currently the most popular operating system for desktop devices. Thanks to this, we have a huge number of programs for it and... a lot of viruses. This is the other side of popularity. Fortunately, there are also a lot of antiviruses for Windows. First of all, let's pay attention to free software. And here it’s worth making one note - only completely free programs are included in the rating; trial versions of paid solutions are not included in the rating.

5 Microsoft Windows Defender

Basic protection for the undemanding user
Country: USA
Average price: Free
Rating (2018): 4.5

Let's start with one of the most popular antiviruses for Windows. This program has become extremely widespread not because of the sympathy of users, but due to its original presence in the Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems. And this is the main advantage of the product. There is no need to install an antivirus, there is no need to understand hundreds of settings - it simply protects your computer from malware by default.

How good is the defense? The results of independent tests leave much to be desired: zero-day threats (previously unknown) are detected by Windows Defender only in 80-85% of cases. With known threats, the situation is an order of magnitude better - about 99.7% of threats are successfully neutralized. Protection against web threats is present only in branded browsers - Internet Explorer and Edge - there are no plugins for other browsers.

Overall, the bottom line is that this software is good as basic protection for advanced users who know how to prevent exposure to malware. Or for people who don’t bother searching for and studying more advanced antiviruses.

Advantages:

• Pre-installed on the system
• Doesn't display ads, doesn't offer to upgrade to premium, etc.
• Good basic protection

Flaws:

• Threat protection is not 100%
• Antivirus protection only

4 Comodo Internet Security

The most extensive functionality
Country: USA
Average price: Free
Rating (2018): 4.6

In contrast to the previous participant, the free Comodo Internet Security provides enormous functionality. It has basic anti-virus protection, anti-rootkit, firewall, cloud scanning, sandboxing and much more. The program will protect not only from malware, but also from phishing programs and Internet attacks. If you doubt the reliability of an application, you can run it in an isolated sandbox, from which the virus cannot harm the system.

The program interface can be presented in two versions: simple - in which the user can enable only quick, full or selective scanning, and expert - for advanced users who have the knowledge and courage to manually configure all aspects of the program. Among other interesting features, we note the presence of a “game mode” in which notifications will be hidden in full-screen applications.

Advantages:

• Quite powerful protection
• A large number of additional functions
• Lots of settings for advanced users

Flaws:

• Excessive firewall paranoia
• Imposition of other company products.

3 Panda Free Antivirus

Strong average
Country: Spain
Average price: Free
Rating (2018): 4.6

The top three are opened by antivirus software from programmers from Spain. Protection rates in synthetic and real tests are close to 100%, but the load on the system is quite high, which does not allow the program to become a leader. Of course, modern PCs will not slow down when using it, but owners of older systems should think about other software.

Advantages:

• Automatic “vaccination” of USB flash drives and external hard drives
• Can display information about the security of a particular Windows process
• Detects potentially unwanted programs that are not viruses
• Convenient exception setup

2 360 Total Security

The most reliable protection
Country: China
Average price: Free
Rating (2018): 4.7

A creation from the Chinese a couple of years ago was at the top of the rankings of respected antivirus testing sites. However, 360 Total Security is now disqualified for using the Bitdefender engine (we'll talk about it below). But such “doping” only benefits us – ordinary users. While remaining free, the program shows the best results in protecting your PC from threats. The only drawback that users talk about is that the antivirus sometimes sees a threat where, in principle, there cannot be one.

Advantages:

• Using engines from more powerful antivirus systems
• There is system cleaning, startup
• Protection from ransomware
• Running suspicious programs in the sandbox
• Protect flash drives, browser and webcam

1 Avast Free Antivirus

The best combination of protection and convenience
Country: Czech Republic
Average price: Free
Rating (2018): 4.8

Avast antivirus has been on the list of the best antiviruses for several years now. When used in Windows 7 and Windows 8, the program shows 99% protection, in Windows 10 – 97%, which can be considered an excellent indicator for a free product. Ease of use is also excellent. Even during installation, the user can choose which protection methods and functions he needs. Also noteworthy is the very simple interface, which even the most inexperienced user can understand. The only negative of the program is that its performance is not the best, but it cannot be said that the computer starts to slow down after installing Avast.

Advantages:

• Best protection in class
• It is possible to create a rescue disk to boot from and scan the system for viruses
• Browser extension scanning is present
• Special modes that reduce system load
• Can check Wi-Fi security

Flaws:

• Sometimes it’s too annoying to suggest upgrading to a paid version from the same developer

The best paid antiviruses for Windows

Everything in our world has its price. If you want to get a truly high-quality product, in the vast majority of cases you will have to pay a certain amount. The situation is similar with antiviruses. Both free and paid versions protect equally well from simple viruses, but the latter also have a huge number of additional functions that will not only increase the level of protection, but also make work easier.

5 Norton Security Deluxe

The most affordable antivirus with powerful protection
Country: USA
Average price: 1205 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

The top 5 paid antiviruses are opened by a product from Symantec. Norton Security is one of the leaders in the field of antivirus protection. Judging by numerous independent tests, the level of protection is almost at the same level as that of industry leaders. At the same time, the cost of an annual subscription is much lower: for the Deluxe version for 5 devices, a Russian user will have to pay only 1,205 rubles; protecting one device will cost 649 rubles. This is more than 2 times less than competitors!

At the same time, Norton also offers a large number of additional functions: protection against spyware, against phishing (one of the best in its class), against spam, against ransomware. Among the interesting features, we note the presence of tools for maintaining the Windows system. These include an application startup manager (you can disable or delay startup for faster system startup), cleaning temporary files, and disk defragmentation.

Advantages:

• Excellent antivirus protection performance
• The most affordable price tag
• Many additional features, including system maintenance tools

4 BullGuard Internet Security

Extensive functionality with fine-tuning capabilities
Country: UK
Average price: 4000 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

BullGuard is perhaps the least known product in our selection. But this does not in any way prevent the antivirus from performing its tasks perfectly. The accuracy of threat detection is only tenths of a percent lower than that of category leaders. The functionality is comparable to other representatives of the TOP: protection against spyware, phishing, spam. But there are also many additional interesting features. We note the presence of backup, which almost none of the competitors offer. In this case, you can configure file types, specify specific folders and select the automatic backup time.

Also pleasing are the advanced parental controls. You can create multiple profiles. There are presets for children of different ages, and you can also manually select which sites to give access to and which to block. In addition, you can set the time when your child can use the computer. Finally, there are system maintenance tools and a game mode already mentioned in the review of other antiviruses.

Advantages:

• Excellent antivirus protection
• Advanced Parental Controls
• Data backup
• Maintenance Tools

Flaws:

• High price tag without discounts.

3 BitDefender Internet Security 2017

One of the most powerful antivirus engines in the world
Country: Romania
Average price: RUB 2,099.
Rating (2018): 4.7

BitDefender is one of the recognized leaders in the field of antivirus software. Security and performance indicators are only a couple of percent lower than those of the leader in our rating, but the cost is 2 times lower! At the same time, the program has no less features. The secure password manager and complete file deletion system deserve special attention. The latter will be especially important for companies or people who really don't want their files to fall into the wrong hands. It is also worth noting 24/7 technical support and cloud verification, which significantly reduces the load on the system.

The remaining functions are quite standard for this class: protection against phishing attacks and ransomware, firewall, low power mode, game mode, etc. In general, an excellent solution for your money.

Advantages:

• Low cost
• Built-in password manager
• File shredder
• Checking the security of your Wi-Fi connection
• Protection modules against phishing attacks, ransomware and encryptors

Flaws:

• Not the most user-friendly interface

2 Kaspersky Internet Security 2017

The best domestic antivirus
Country Russia
Average price: 2,290 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

It is gratifying that the developments of domestic specialists are recognized as among the best in the world. Antivirus software from Kaspersky Lab is known to almost all PC users. The 2017 version, in addition to a high level of protection, introduced several more interesting features. First, there was VPN. Its functionality is somewhat lower than that of the leader, but for the average user it is enough. Secondly, the program manager can now update the software on your computer, because fresh programs are less susceptible to attack. It is also worth noting the traffic control function, which not only protects your device from attack, but also helps optimize costs when connecting to the Internet via 3G or 4G. Other functions are also present in competitors.

Advantages:

• Clear interface completely in Russian
• Availability of VPN
• Program manager with automatic updates
• Availability of the “Safe Payments” mode
• Protection against unauthorized access to the webcam

Flaws:

• The program for one device can be purchased for at least 2 years, or for a year, but not less than for two devices.

1 Avira Prime Total Security Suite

The most extensive functionality
Country: Germany
Average price: 4,408 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Like all previous solutions, Avira provides excellent antivirus protection. However, in addition to it, in the full edition the developers have added several more very interesting features. The first is device management. With this feature, you can configure the connection of only certain USB devices, while others will be blocked. The second is an advanced firewall, with a convenient interface and clear controls. Third, built-in PC cleaning. This function will replace specialized programs for cleaning the system of garbage, optimization and acceleration. Separately, I would like to note the ability to encrypt important personal files. Finally, the maximum version has a built-in VPN with all the necessary protection systems. The only drawback of the program is its high cost - for an annual license for 1 device you will have to pay 4,408 rubles.

Advantages:

• The best antivirus protection
• Great firewall
• Built-in utility for cleaning, optimizing and speeding up the system
• Built-in VPN with multiple levels of protection

Flaws:

• Relatively high cost