Top Internet Security Suites of 2009

Internet security suites evolve fast; here are the best suites we've found right now.

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This little-known suite takes top honors in our midyear roundup.

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This strong security suite costs a little more, but it's easy to use and good at blocking malicious software.

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Good protection for a great price if you're willing to put up with a couple of interface annoyances.

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Panda covers all the bases with its features and it scans quickly, but it isn't great at malware detection.

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AVG stays within its core competencies to deliver a strong suite.

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ZoneAlarm Extreme gives you a lot of useful security features and protection for the money.

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Despite good heuristics, PC Tools Internet Security missed two Conficker variations.

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Comodo's new suite shows promise, but still lacks a few protections.

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Downloads: Freeware, Shareware and Software to Buy

Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitoring every action executed by the user or by the operating system and being able to react promptly when a malicious program is detected. Actions include repair, delete, block, rename and quarantine programs or files.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
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