Some of the best antivirus software
Although the online world can be outrageously fun (just look at some of our Winzum online competitions for an example…), it can also be somewhat dangerous if it isn’t treated with enough respect.
At Winzum we know all about this, and our computer boffins have also made sure that our online platform is as secure as possible. Nonetheless, as much as we would like too, we can’t make sure everybody is safe whilst browsing other websites.
What we can do, however, is make sure we are teaching you lovely lot as much as we can about online safety. For an example of this you can check out our guide on how to effectively combat malware here [how to effectively combat malware]. Another crucial part to online safety is having a good idea of the best antivirus software providers too, so keep reading for a pick of the best!
Norton 360
Norton is one of the best known companies in computer and online safety, having a huge amount of experience in the field of anti-virus software in particular. If you really want to have the crème-de-la-crème of online safety software we would recommend going for Norton 360, an all-encompassing online safety product that will make your computer impenetrable to would-be online criminals.
The great thing about Norton 360 is that it works on all major operating systems, and the fact that it is also designed to be as smooth and simple to use as possible. Norton 360 comes with a 100% protection guarantee for various types of malware, and they’ve even thrown in an unlimited VPN, password manager and secure storage too!
McAfee Total Protection
Another famous name in the field of online safety software is McAfee, a company that have been providing anti-virus and anti-malware software for just as long as Norton. Their McAfee Total Protection software is often mentioned as being one of the best for online safety. In fact, quite a lot of experts rank McAfee Total Protection over Norton 360 in regard to online safety in particular.
Just like Norton 360, McAfee Total Protection comes with a load of extra-added features, such as a VPN, secure storage and handy password manager. One thing that sets McAfee Total Protection apart from the rest is a “My Home Network” feature that allows you to easily see any problems across your entire home network, something that is well and truly invaluable for online safety.
Intego
Because there are generally a lot more malicious computer viruses out there on Windows, most anti-virus software providers focus their efforts on this platform, however with Intego Mac users can rest comfortable in the knowledge that their operating system is the main concern here.
In fact, Intego is only available for Macs, however the quality of this software is such that the lack of cross-compatibility really isn’t an issue at all. The virus scanner on Intego is also exceptionally quick, meaning you can get on with the stuff that really matters!