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Overview of Virus and Security for your business.

With the net being populated with new viruses over the last few months we have been getting a lot of enquiries for the best practices.

First we will look at some of the free software and then some of the best paid software. Then we will look at how to protect your office and keep your staff from accessing unwanted sites.

The best antivirus software is the one that works best on your system, has the features you want, and is easy for you to use. Because every system is unique, if you’re shopping for new antivirus software, you should evaluate several products to find the one best suited for your PC and your level of experience. Of course, you’ll want to stick with only qualified, reputable antivirus products. Remember free is good but when it comes to business you should get a full paid version in my opinion.

So lets go Look at the free programs.

1. Avast! Home Edition: Avast! is a fully featured anti-virus software which is free for use for home users and non commercial users. Avast has simple user interface and good features, with skin support. It has automatic updates which keeps the database updated about the latest virus information. It supports all Windows versions including Vista.

2. AVG Free Edition: AVG free edition is another good solution to free anti-virus software. AVG is easy to use and low on system resources. It features automatic update functionality and real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run. AVG also has a Virus Vault for the safe handling of infected files.

3. Avira AntiVir: Avira AntiVir is another free anti-virus software for Windows. The free version protects against viruses, worms and Trojans, expensive dialers and phishing. AntiVir also provides free support.

4. ClamWin: ClamWin is a Free Anti-virus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and 2003. ClamWin has high detection rates for viruses and spyware. It has automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database. It also features a addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

5. Comodo Anti-Virus: Comodo eliminates Viruses, Worms and Trojans from desktops and networks. It has a Host Intrusion Detection which blocks malware before it can run. It has daily, automatic updates of virus definitions and its simple and easy to use.

6. PC Tools Anti-Virus: With PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information. PC Tools AV is supported on Windows XP, Vista and 2000. It detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms.

7. ThreatFire: ThreatFire includes advanced protection features including malware, quarantine and removal, rootkit scanner and custom rules settings. ThreatFire is different, it does not rely on signatures, but instead constantly analyzes your computer’s behavior to detect and block any malicious activity.

So lets go Look now at the paid programs.

I personally use a fairly new Antivirus to the market called Vipre. If you buy the home edition you can use it on all your home computers for the one low price. Click here for the software.

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ZDNet said in their security blog: “Sunbelt Software’s VIPRE – I’ve finally found an antivirus package that delivers the goods. In a follow-up posting they did a performance shoot-out and concluded: “Sunbelt Software’s claim that VIPRE doesn’t hog system resources and doesn’t slow down a PC isn’t just marketing hyperbole but is actually true.” VIPRE is now also on TV in the UK. You can watch the review on QVC, where VIPRE got 5 Stars and sold out in 3 minutes! ‘Watch QVC Video Presentation‘.

To put them all in here will be too much so here are the ratings from PC Magazine

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Implementing internet security for blocking the bad bits of the net!

Finanly lets look at protecting your staff and office from unwanted websites and also where alot of these viruses reside.

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