FREE ANTIVIRUS AND FIREWALL SECURITY

There are plenty of  Antivirus software and Firewall security software  available for free. The following is my selection of Antivirus software and Firewall security software.

ANTIVIRUS

1. Avira Antivirus

 Download: http://www.free-av.com/en/index.html

The free version suits the needs of an average user.

Features (Feature list provided by AntiVir)

	AntiVir protection
	AntiDialer protection against expensive dialers
	AntiRootkit protection against hidden rootkits
	Faster Scanning up to 20% faster (compared to the previous version)
	AntiPhishing protection against phishing
	AntiSpyware protection against spyware and adware
	NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution
	QuickRemoval eliminates viruses at the push of a button

2. Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition

Download : http://www.bitdefender.com/media/html/trialpay.html

Features (Feature list provided by Bitdefender)

	Protects your PC in real time from known viruses, spyware and other malware with hourly updates
	Blocks unknown viruses using advanced proactive detection techniques
	Monitors and prevents spyware threats in real-time
	Detects and removes the newest breed of hidden threats known as rootkits
	Helps protect you against identity theft
	Free 24/7 Support

3. AVG Antivirus

 

 Download: http://free.avg.com/ww-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

Features (Feature list provided by AVG) 

	LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield Ensures every web page you visit is safe – even before you go there.
	LinkScanner® Search-Shield Applies safety ratings to your Google, MSN and Yahoo search results.
	Phishing Protection Checks to make sure web pages really are what they appear to be.
	E-mail Scanner Keeps you safe from dangerous attachments and links in your e-mail.
	Anti-Virus Makes sure you can’t get or spread a virus, worm, or Trojan horse.
	Anti-Spyware Prevents unauthorized information access by spyware and adware.
	Update Manager Makes sure you’re always safe from the latest threats – automatically.

FIREWALL SECURITY SOFTWARE

Among free firewall solutions I recommend the following selected software.

1. Outpost Firewall Free

Features ( feature list provided by Outpost)

	Firewall (network protection)
	Proactive host protection
	Self protection

2. Comodo Personal Firewall

Download: http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html 

	Firewall (network protection)
	Proactive host protection

3. Sunbelt Personal Firewall

Download: http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/home-home-office/sunbelt-personal-firewall/

Features ( list provided by sunbelt )

	Packet filter
	File integrity control
	Application communication control
	Application launch control
	Network Intrusion Prevention System
	Statistics of attacks and blocked ads
	Automatic update checker
	Extended logging