How to Choose anti-virus software on your computer

The once-breaking Network viruses, such as the "Shock Wave", "pandatv burning incense", and "Internet Banking theft", have brought a huge shadow to our online life and work.

Once a computer is infected with a virus, it will eat away a large amount of internal (slow) Storage and hard disk space, which will paralyze the system, hard Disk Data, confidential information, online banking accounts, online banking passwords, and other information may be instantly leaked. Experts pointed out that in addition to mastering the computer-related protection knowledge introduced in the previous issue, it is equally important to choose an effective anti-virus software. Currently, there are a wide range of network security products on the market. We need to master the following points when purchasing.

-It is best to select a certified anti-virus software brand

Currently, anti-Virus software brands on the market mainly include Norton, trend, Kaspersky, nod32, Jiangmin, Virus (Destroyer), panda guard, KILL, Kingsoft drug overlord, and rising star. Anti-Virus Software of different brands has different performance in virus detection and removal and virus interception.

Among the above brands, anti-virus software such as Norton, Kaspersky, nod32, Kingsoft drug overlord, and rising star have successfully passed the most authoritative and notarized VB 100% certification. VB 100% certification is a global anti-virus software special test. This test uses the virus data sample from the Wild List, a world-renowned organization, as the virus source. It has a strong public license and representativeness, and has a very low pass rate, only 100% virus detection and removal and 0% false positive rate can pass.

-Focus on alerting and killing unknown viruses

The frequency of computer virus attacks is getting shorter and shorter. Alarm and detection of unknown viruses is becoming a major trend of anti-virus technology. For example, the Norton 2009, which was launched by Hu tiimen, is an anti-virus software with a multi-layer protection system. The protection layers work collaboratively to implement comprehensive intelligent protection. Norton 2009 is the first to adopt the enhanced intrusion protection system (IPS) engine technology to prevent malicious network attacks in multiple ways. In addition, the active defense technology of the Norton 2009 real-time SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) can effectively trigger alarms and kill unknown viruses in real time. In addition, the Norton 2009 feature "botnet protection" and a severe infection system recovery tool automatically prevents hackers from controlling computers, stealing personal data, or using your computer to launch attacks on other computers.

-Products in formal channels can ensure service quality

When buying anti-virus software, pay attention to the credibility of the operator. Anti-virus software is updated every year. Some dealers often sell old products to consumers in the form of discounts before new products are launched, although the anti-virus software of the old version can pass the authentication smoothly, compared with the new version, there will be many technical defects or lack of many exclusive functions, and there will be a lot of trouble to upgrade and use it in the future. Dealers with poor reputation will obscure the difference between the old version and the new version during the recommendation process. consumers who are not clear about the old version will have a lot of trouble after purchasing the product.

In addition, buying anti-virus software is not just about spending money on a CD. The biggest value of anti-virus software lies in future services. Updates of anti-virus software, including virus features, definition files, firewall rules, and program updates. The Update time currently supported by Norton 2009 is 5-15 minutes. Based on this speed, users can obtain the most timely and effective security protection.