
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 Home Security Pack Single User
| Performance | Performance: Fair |
| WildList viruses | 100% |
| AV-Test zoo threats | 76% |
| Heuristic detection with one-month-old signatures | 6% |
| Heuristic detection with two-month-old signatures | 3% |
| Scan speed (in seconds) | 134 |
| Outbreak response time: Time it took to release signature updates to new, major malware outbreaks averaged over a period of eight months in 2005 for 16 major outbreaks. | 4 to 6 hours |
| Support and reliability | |
| Telephone support | Yes |
| Toll-free support | Yes |
| Cost of phone support | None |
| Weekday support hours | 12 |
| Saturday support hours | 0 |
| E-mail or Web support | Yes |
Pros
Excellent interface
Cons
Poor heuristics
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security Suite 2006
PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 Home Security Pack Single User Review, by Tony Bradley January 26, 2006
A previous version of Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security Suite earned PC World's Best Buy distinction in June 2004's "Bigger Threats, Better Defense" security roundup. This time around, however, disappointing performance scores outweighed superior interface design to drag this product's overall rank to ninth out of the ten antivirus products tested for "The New Virus Fighters."
Nevertheless, the interface was the best of the bunch. Clicking the clearly labeled icons on the left panel of the interface opens screens that allow users to configure and customize the software. What sets this version of PC-cillin apart from other antivirus products is its informative labeling of settings and features, and the extensive collection of configuration options.
In a few of our performance tests, PC-cillin performed poorly. For example, it came in dead last in our malware detection tests of backdoor programs, bots, and Trojans. Trend Micro says that the malware samples in our zoo are not indicative of real-world threats, so it has not spent resources developing signature files for these malware samples.
The product also came in last in our heuristics tests. While some competitors were able to detect more than 50 percent of backdoors and worms using one-month-old virus data, Trend Micro managed to catch only 6 percent. Trend Micro says that heuristics cause false positives and that the damage these false positives can cause outweighs the potential benefits of the heuristics. As a result, Trend Micro chooses not to focus on developing heuristics.
Upshot: PC-cillin Internet Security Suite 2006 has a superior user interface, but its has poor heuristics performance is poor and its ability to detect threats other than easily identifiable ones is limited.
Tony Bradley
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Average User Reviews for Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 Home Security Pack Single User
- Latest User Reviews 3 reviews
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Reviewed by: LexTixer
Duration of ownership: 2 Months
Strengths: I am a Norton anti-virus user but then i still turn to Pc-cillin, becouse norton giving me a big problem example the cd-key and stuff. Pc-cillin fire wall can track almost everything, good interface, friendly user.
Weaknesses: I use Ad-Aware Pro it still can detact something the Pc-cllin cannot do,and mostly the fire wall can be very sensitive things that is not suppost to block. Example : hamachi or trying to install some games or software. The software can be said is left behind for the lates virus and adware.
Overall: Is hard for me to search for the fire wall exception list interface can be improve and it is better they improve or upgrade more on the Adware, back door and gray area.. If this are done, i can give a Superior on the software
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Reviewed by: dlauber
Duration of ownership: 10 Months
Strengths: Easy interface; great customization; easily disconnect from network when installing new software for which you must turn off you antivirus and other safty applications
Weaknesses: A bit intense for newbies -- but still worth the effort to learn
Overall: After more than 15 years with Norton SystemWorks (including Anti-Virus) I am thrilled to have switched to PC-Cillin! Finally, our computers are Norton free -- and they do run faster and more reliably. The last straw was the inability of Norton to update its AntiVirus component and other features of SystemWorks. It just wouldn't install the updates. Calls to Norton's incompetent overseas tech support yielded the brilliant response of "Uninstall and then reinstall" --- which of course made no difference whatsoever on all 4 computers. So I tried the free 30-day trial of PC-Cillin Internet Security and was blown away with its relative ease of use (given its extensive capabilities), flawless updating, and the great control it gives over connecting to the Internet. A sheer joy to use! Goodbye Norton forever.
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Reviewed by: bvarley
Duration of ownership: 4 Months
Strengths: Instantly blocks any attempt a hacker tries whether it is to connect to wi-fi or drop-in a file to alter a setting on the browser. I am very pleased and also find its interface seriously easy to use. I find it amazing how up to the minute Trend Micro keeps its app. current.
Weaknesses: So far there is only one area of weakness thats been displayed .Spycar.org. showed me that it allows a file download to install a registry key.
Overall: Overall, this product has performed beyond my realistic expectations...but I was told it would. Something I do appreciate is that when settings are set, the software performs as it should, meaning I don't need be concerned about 'will it work' exactly! I've relaxed. Oh, did I mention upon its first scan it caught 36 items including two viruses and one spyware cookie that Norton 2006 internet security overlooked! Would I recommend PC-cillin 2006? Do I have to say it?
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Reviewed by: sumdue
Strengths: Effective. Won't slow your computer down. Easy to install and operate.
Weaknesses: At first, annoying little pop-ups telling you the program is updating. Simple to deactivate.
Overall: I prefer this program to Norton's or McAfee's. It's just as effective but easier to navigate than the pricier others. It won't slow down the computer on boot like Norton's. It was easy to install and operate.
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Reviewed by: randolph98
Strengths: Simple,Adjustable settings to your needs,Free Tech Support-not ridiculous like Nortons $30.00 per problem. Great Internet Security.
Weaknesses: None
Overall: I definitely am very well pleased with this software. Smooth and very reasonable priced. Allfour of the anti virus test that I have tried rates this program at 100% detection. I will never go back to Norton.
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Reviewed by: tom_1
Strengths: Easy to install, allows for free upgrade to 2007 version.
Weaknesses: Generates alot of warnings on which have to be allowed access, these slow down as time goes on
Overall: A good virus scan& firewall. The 2006 edition I installed on one PC. And I upgraded to the 2007 version on another PC.Both work about the same. ( The 2007 ver. seems to have more messages to respond to.) I would say this is easier software to administer than Norton/Symantic. A good alternative to others which have alot of bells and whistles which you don't need. And have too many "big brother" programs. Allows you to tailor to you needs.
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Reviewed by: ghall3111
Strengths: good protection.
Weaknesses: too intrusive.
Overall: Product would be much better if it did not drive you crazy with notices,warnings,etc. Sometimes it is hard to accomplish anything with all the interuptions, notices, warnings that you have to stop and fix.
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Reviewed by: j2nellie
Strengths: Easy Installation. Excellent Internet Security. Excellent Anti Virus and Anti Spam
Weaknesses: Frequent updates are annoying, but tolerable.
Overall: Excellent product. I have used Trend before this purchase and will continue to use Trend PC-Cillin Internet Security. Prior to switching to Trend, I used Norton for years. Over the past few years, Norton became so large that it drained computer resources to run.Trend does not consume excessive computer resources. It is easy to install and operate. It is very good at picking up spam mail also.
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