Most popular Popular Security Software

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  • 3

    Norton Confidential beta

    14 Aug 2006 12:49 PM

    While Norton Confidential beta from Symantec aims to protect your online transactions, and its antisphishing toolbar compares favourably to Netcraft's own offering, we found the Norton package to be overly large, including many other Symantec applets that seem unnecessary.

  • 10

    McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 6.0

    27 Oct 2004 3:28 PM

    Despite a clean interface, McAfee Personal Firewall Plus is hard to configure.

  • F-Secure Internet Security 2006

    31 Jan 2006 9:40 PM

    F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.

  • 9.2

    Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

    04 Feb 2006 5:24 PM

    PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.

  • 7.3

    Tenebril SpyCatcher Express 2006

    30 May 2006 9:46 AM

    An easy-to-use interface and effective handling of spyware make either the free or paid version of Tenebril SpyCatcher an excellent addition to your PC's defense arsenal.

  • WinBackup 2 Professional

    13 Mar 2006 3:17 PM

    WinBackup 2 Professional, a well-designed file-backup program for Windows, is intuitive and powerful; it's a solid buy for small-business owners.

  • 5.3

    CA eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1

    22 Mar 2006 11:06 AM

    eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1 is a dependable antiviral crusader that's worth a look only if you're already running antispyware and firewall software.

  • 6

    Norton Save & Restore

    27 Mar 2006 9:44 AM

    Despite a few cosmetic negatives and a general lack of technical support, Norton Save & Restore is a decent backup app.

  • 7.4 2

    ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 6

    22 May 2006 12:42 PM

    ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 6 catches most spyware and provides a deep level of protection but requires more user intervention than its competitors.

  • 8

    McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006

    04 Nov 2005 2:32 PM

    McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006 packs a powerful protection arsenal -- but it's far too slow. Loyal McAfee users should upgrade for the automatic spyware and phishing blockers, but the rest of us should seek security elsewhere, such as ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

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