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Softpedia Editor's Review for Avira Internet Security 2012 (formerly Avira Premium Security Suite)
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Protects you in a comprehensive way against the dangers from the Internet
Written by Elena Opris on October 26th, 2011
If you use your computer, whether you write a document, watch a movie, listen to music, or surf the internet and download a lot of files on a regular basis, then you need protection against malicious threats.
One of the best anti-virus software available on the current market is Avira Internet Security 2012.
This pack has the basic and suffice tools you need to make sure that your private information indeed remains private.
Avira Internet Security 2012 has an interface which can be easily used and understood, and all its functions are explained in one way or another.
Overview lets you visualize the overall status of your computer. It includes PC protection (scanning, backup, update) and internet protection (firewall, web and mail protection), as well as child protection.
Perform a full or partial scan, or a backup to ensure the copies can be restored if they would somehow disappear.
In Internet Protection you can configure the level of firewall, block unauthorized IP addresses who try to connect to your system, and scan incoming and outgoing e-mails.
Reports and events can be seen in the Administration window, where you can also see a report of quarantined threats, or schedule a scan.
Avira Internet Security 2012 performed a full scan on our computers, and it had found some interesting suspicious activity. We took care of it.
So, if you're looking for a change of pace when it comes to internet security technologies, then try Avira Internet Security 2012.
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Avira Internet Security 2012 (formerly Avira Premium Security Suite) description
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Here are some key features of "Avira Internet Security 2012 (formerly Avira Premium Security Suite)":
Detection:
· System Scanner detects the latest known viruses, worms and Trojans fast
· AntiSpam filters out unwanted and phishing emails.
· AntiBot blocks hackers’ attempts to take over your computer.
· AntiPhishing protects you against identity theft attacks.
· AntiAd/Spyware shuts out online spies and annoying pop-ups
· Rootkit Protection keeps you safe from hidden malware that conventional antivirus can’t find.
Prevention:
· Real-Time Protection prevents infection from viruses, worms and Trojans.
· FireWall adds an extra layer of defense against intrusions.
· ProActive halts undiscovered threats by tracking their behavior.
· AHeAD Technology inspects unfamiliar code for suspicious signs.
· Web Protection stops you from landing on malicious websites.
· AntiDrive-by blocks unwanted software downloads while you surf.
· Mail Protection keeps infected emails at a safe distance from your inbox.
Repair:
· Quick Removal eliminates viruses in one click.
· Generic Repair removes all traces of infection automatically.
· Backup System lets you recover your data in case of an accident, infection or theft.
· Rescue System jumpstarts your PC in an emergency.
Extra Benefits:
· Express Installation configures perfectly tuned security in a few clicks.
· Netbook Support works fast on low resolution, low memory laptops
· Live Support provides interactive help from an Avira expert.
· Game Mode suspends unnecessary alerts during games and movies.
· Child Protection makes it easy to monitor your children’s internet use
Requirements:
· Min. 150 MB available disk space
· Min. 512 MB RAM (Windows XP)
· Min. 1024 MB RAM (Windows Vista, Windows 7)
· For all installations: Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
· Administrator rights are required for the installation
Limitations:
· 31 days trial license What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
Increased stability and reliability:
· All components have been made more resilient in order to resist against targeted malware attacks which are more and more aggressive. This includes, but it is not limited to, the ability to function without many registry keys, better protection against process termination, component deletion and many others. The repair functionality for various malware families has been improved.
Decreased resource usage and faster initialization time:
· Many optimizations in all modules, re-usage and recycling of components that have already been loaded in memory lead to a lower memory consumption. Because the engine is loaded only once, the overall initialization time of all modules has been improved.
Improved usability:
· The usability of many actions which require user interaction or are used very often has been improved: installation, configuration and control of the user interface. Some places where an information slide-up had to be shown have been enhan...
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