The internet isn’t as secure as it used to be It’s now a vast ocean swarming with all kinds of online threats, yearning to invade your privacy, steal your financial information and the list goes on. In the past year alone, there were over 7 million new JavaScript malware viruses discovered. It’s important to keep your anti-virus software up to date. Both Avast and Bitdefender offer a variety of tools that can help you do just that such as a vulnerability scanner which will let you know which software is outdated, and a software updater which automatically keeps all your applications up-to-date to provide the best security.
Bitdefender is the top choice if are looking for an antivirus solution with high malware detection rates, with minimal impact on performance of your system, as well as affordable cost. It also has unique features, like shredders for files and a webcam/microphone security that blocks any suspicious requests.
Another key aspect is how simple it is to use your antivirus. Both Avast and Bitdefender are easy to navigate, but we found that Bitdefender was a bit more clunky when it came to running scans. It took us longer to find the settings we required for a full scan or a boot-time scan was a bit complicated.
Bitdefender’s support is vastly superior to Avast. Its knowledge base and phone support are both extensive. Avast however, restricts its contact options to customers with paid accounts and rely heavily on its forums and knowledge base.
