Top-Reviewed Virus Killers
Whether you're trying to keep goons out of your bank account or off of your wireless network, safe computing isn't as easy as it used to be. Even if your network and accounts are on tight lock down, there's always the specter of the evil computer virus. The threat of virtual infections dates back to the earliest days of computing when viruses spread from machine to machine via floppy disks. But, today a malicious program can hitch a ride on e-mail messages and infect computers around the globe within hours. Thankfully, anti-virus software has been around for nearly just as long as the viruses themselves.
To help you determine which is best for your computer, PC World has compiled a list of the top eight anti-virus performers. The roundup compares how well each program detected and removed computer viruses, as well as how quickly each was able to identify other malicious stuff may have snuck in (like 'spyware' that tracks your web browsing habits).
According to PC World, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 takes top honors. The software caught 96 percent of the bad stuff testers threw at it and boasted an easy-to-use interface, to boot. Unfortunately, the Kaspersky brand of protection doesn't come cheap, gouging you for $50 up front and another $35 per year for updates. Like nature, after all, new viruses crop up all the time -- making anti-virus software kind of like your computer's own little version of Dr. House.
From PC World
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