Have you and your family been spending more time on your devices at home since the start of COVID-19? Whether it is to stay up to date with the news, keep in touch with others or facilitate working and learning from home, many of us are finding ourselves glued to our screens. However, did you know that according to official reports, online scams have risen sharply as a result of cybercriminals taking advantage of the pandemic? As such, your immediate priority should be to use a powerful antivirus to protect you and your family online. Here are 5 must-have features you need to look out for in antivirus software.
Trusted Brand Offering Advanced Protection
When deciding on which antivirus software to purchase, always look out for a trusted brand. Why? An established brand will provide complete protection against all types of viruses, malware, spyware, worms, and ransomware. The trusted brand would offer multi-layered protection against all types of online and offline threats to safeguard your device, covering banking and payment protection and host-based firewall, for the maximum level of security.
Comprehensive protection alone, however, isn’t enough. A trusted brand will also keep up-to-date with the latest threats. As hackers often create new malware once a previous attack has been blocked, it is important that the antivirus software you choose provides frequent updates without unnecessary pop-ups for all-round protection, all the time.
Minimal Resource Usage
Whether you’re working or using social media at home, nobody enjoys software that interrupts the user experience. This is why choosing an antivirus software that’s light on resources while maintaining maximum protection will ensure that you can enjoy the smooth running of all your devices with minimal interruptions.
With the growing interest in gaming in Singapore, especially after it was launched in the 2019 SEA Games for the first time in history, you might just be an avid gamer yourself. Choosing an antivirus software with a small system footprint that doesn’t interrupt the gaming experience is even more crucial.
Easy to Use
The best antivirus software is one that you can install and forget about. Scans and product updates should be automatic with minimal manual interference required. Should any potential issues arise, a one-click solution will let you access frequently used tools easily.
A trusted brand like ESET offers a security report on how the software protects your devices. The report consists of important information related to threats detected, blocked webcam accesses, intercepted spam emails, blocked sites, and more. This report gives you full visibility of the underlying threats and you’ll know that the software is doing its job.
The best way to safeguard your device is to keep the antivirus up-to-date with updates, upgrades, and patches. Therefore, the antivirus software should provide smooth upgrades for your device to keep it highly secured and ensure consistently smooth functioning. You won’t have to worry about security threats when the right antivirus software does it all for you.
Privacy Protection
Are your everyday activities such as shopping and banking taking place online? If yes, look out for an antivirus software that provides internet banking and online payment protection. ESET Internet Security and ESET Smart Security Premium provide a special secured browser for safe online transactions. This browser not only protects you from keyloggers, all communication sent is also encrypted for secured transactions. While using the browser, it also notifies you instantly if you are connected to a public Wi-Fi. These additional safeguards ensure that you can make online transactions with confidence.
The Connected Home feature offered by ESET Internet Security allows you to test and check vulnerabilities for your home router, including outdated firmware or easy-to-guess passwords. It provides device detection so that you’re aware of who’s connected and also offers suggestions on how to fix your device issues.
Botnet protection will provide an additional layer of security against botnet malware, thus protecting your device from network attacks. Malicious traffic is instantly blocked once detected by the network signatures, giving you instant peace of mind. Visit the relevant product page for more information on privacy protection across ESET’s product range.
Multi-Platform Usage
It’s likely that your home uses a variety of different devices and operating systems. Therefore, an antivirus software that offers multi-platform coverage is a huge advantage. ESET provides products with different cross-platform functionalities so that you can buy according to your requirements. Whether you’re looking for an antivirus for Windows, Mac or Android, ESET has got it all covered using a single license.
The key to choosing an antivirus software for your home is comprehensive protection that suits your needs. With ESET antivirus software, you can rest assured that you and your family are safe and protected to the highest standards. To find out more about your options, click here.
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