Top 10 Best Internet Security Software Reviews 2014 & 2015

The Internet is a revolutionary technology that has improved how people communicate and trade using computers. In this global village, business persons market and exchange their products and or services for money. People on different continents can also keep tubs with their friends and family members easily, without paying hefty amounts for international calls or using slow postal services. Unfortunately, it has its share of cons. Identity theft cases have sky rocketed over the years. Spyware, rootkits, and viral infections are also common, often with serious consequences. If you surf the Internet often, Internet security software can protect your personal information and thus, lower the risk of identity theft. They can also protect your computer from phishing and data corrupting spyware that are rampant on the Web. The top 10 best brands for 2015 are:

10. Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2014

Titanium Internet Security 2014 by Trend Micro, Inc. ranks tenth on our review. This advanced Internet security software has a simple interface that is easy to navigate and boosts the security of all Windows-based computers (Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8) in the following ways: first, when in use, its advanced worm, virus, and spyware detection engine will protect your computer for such threats in real time. It can also detect all dangerous links sent in Emails, social sites, and websites in real time, and secure personal data that you enter in web-forms or share on the Internet. This helps to circumvent phishing frauds and identity theft, even if you have limited IT knowledge. Finally, if you have a family computer that children access, you can use Trend Micro Internet Security 2014 to monitor their web behavior, set parental controls for bad chatting platforms, and or filter websites to boost their security as well.

 

9. McAfee Total Protection 2014

McAfee’s Total Protection 2014 has an advanced high-performance scanning engine that secures computers and data when browsing the Internet. When in use, it runs in the background, detecting and eliminating rootkits, spyware, Trojan horses, and viruses that try to infect your computer. It also checks the safety of links and displays their threat levels using color-coded icons. This way, you can know when your safety is in jeopardy and avoid fraudulent websites that are rampant on the Web. In children’s computers, it can also block inappropriate websites and set parental controls with unbreakable passwords, to regulate how and when your child surfs the Internet. It runs well on Windows XP, 7, and 8 without hogging system resources.

 

8. Bitdefender Internet Security 2014

Bitdefender Internet Security ranks eighth on our review. It is one of the best-developed and user-friendly security software, and outperforms many pricey brands in many ways. First, because of its lightness and efficient scanning engine, Bitdefender 2014 does not hog system resources. Whether it is running in the background or performing a user-initiated scan, it will never hang or slow your computer, if it meets its minimal specifications. This software’s scanning engine is sensitive and specific. If you update it often, no virus, spyware, worm, Trojan, or rootkit can evade its radar. False positives are also uncommon. Finally, by tweaking a few settings, it can restrict access to websites and secure online transactions well. Bitdefender Internet Security 2014 runs on Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

 

7. McAfee Internet Security 2014

McAfee Internet Security 2014 is a good security software for Windows computers (XP, 7, and 8). It is easy to install and use. Its interface is also simple and easy to navigate, while its scanning engine’s technology is advanced and powerful. It monitors computer activity in the background without hogging resources. It also scans downloaded files, blocks malicious advertisements automatically, and has a parental control feature that can monitor your child’s web traffic when you are not around. It can also lock pages; regulate when your child accesses the Internet, and how he or she interacts with people on social and chatting platforms. To protect against financial and identity theft, it tracks all websites that you visit and shows you their threat levels using color-coded icons.

 

6. VIPRE Internet Security 2014

This all-in-one security suit is compatible with Windows operating systems. Even though is not as popular as other brands on this and many other top 10 best internet security software reviews 2015 lists, VIPRE Internet Security 2014 is cost effective and has a powerful engine that boosts PC security in many ways. First, it prevents identity theft and cybercrime by keeping personal data safe. Its powerful threat detection system also identifies online threats (viruses, spyware, and rootkits) well, while its ability to update vulnerable programs automatically seals loopholes that PC hackers often exploit. Finally, its safeguard features scans links automatically when you are on the Web and prevents from exploring bad ones.

 

5. AVG Internet Security + PC TuneUp 2014

For those who are looking for a high-performance Internet security software but money is a concern, consider buying the 2014 edition of AVG Internet Security. The fact that it is cheap does not mean that you sacrifice quality. It scans fast. It also improves web experience by identifying and banning suspect links and regulating who can see what you do online. Finally, it prevents data theft and spying and comes with a free copy of PC TuneUP 2014 software.

 

4. Kaspersky Internet Security 2014

Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 offers real time protection against viruses, worms, rootkits, and other emerging online threats. It also identifies phishing websites, safeguards digital identities, and seals loopholes that can put your computer at risk. It also protects data entered on virtual and physical keyboards from screen capture malware and keyloggers.

 

3. Norton 360 Multi-Device 2014

Symantec’s Norton 360 Multi-Device 2014 ranks third on our review. It comes with a single user online license that you can use of five devices running Windows, Macintosh, Android, or iOS operating systems. When in use, this software monitors and stops online threats well. Its advanced scanning technology also monitors suspicious activity and eliminates hard-to-remove worms and viruses, and those that many advanced security suits often miss. Finally, by reviewing the reputation of all accessed websites and warning you of suspicious ones, it lowers the risk of identity theft and cybercrime.

 

2. Kaspersky Internet Security 2015

Internet Security 2015 is one of the latest additions in Kaspersky’s line of Internet security software. Like its predecessors, it is light and power efficient. It also protects against all forms of threats, including safeguarding personal information on web forms and financial details on shopping sites. It parental control and web filtering features, also protect children against online threats.

 

1. Norton Internet Security 2014

Norton Internet Security 2014 is the best in this category. It advanced scanning, Internet protection, anti-phishing, and live threat monitoring improves PC security significantly. Its SONAR behavioral protection, Identity Safe, and Scam Insight technologies on the other hand, lower the risk of cybercrime and identity theft significantly. Even with its many features, this software is easy to use and does not hog system resources or slow down PCs.