Top 5 Award Winning Antivirus

Antivirus software. We all know we should have it, right? But there’s a mind-boggling choice available and it’s hard to know what features you really need. So we’ve put together our Top 5 award-wining antivirus to help you pick the right one for you. There’s a mix of free and paid solutions in our list – and if you want to download these, or any of our other great antivirus titles, just click here. Got your own favourite? We’d love to know. Just leave a comment at the bottom of the page!

Avira Antivirus Pro

As well as top-notch protection, one of the things we love about Avira Antivirus Pro is that it’s kind on your computer’s processing power, so it’s quick to install and fast to run. Covering all bases, you can secure your identity, finances, and other private data with a multi-platform license, which works on both Windows and Mac OS. What’s not to like? And it’s not just us who rates it. Avira Antivirus Pro was awarded “Product of the Year” by independent testing authority AV-Comparatives and won the testing laboratory’s top Advanced+ score in all seven specialised tests conducted throughout 2016. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Bitdefender Internet Security

We’re big fans of Bitdefender Internet Security’s clean, cool, interface – but it’s not just a pretty face – it tackles ransomware head-on, checks home Wi-Fi is secure and has a simple, but useful, password manager. Winner. Don’t just take our word for it. Bitdefender Internet Security has been awarded “Top Product” status by independent IT security institute, AV Test, for both Windows 10 and 8.1: scoring top marks for its levels of protection and usability. It’s also been rated as an “Outstanding Product” by independent testing authority AV-Comparatives.

AVG AntiVirus FREE

A great-looking new interface makes AVG AntiVirus FREE a pleasure to use. This essential security suite will protect your computer against viruses, worms, trojans, root-kits, and other nasty malware and spyware when browsing online, or checking your email. AVG has built a well-deserved reputation for reliability and trustworthiness, wining lots of fans on the way. A solid performer and award-winner, AVG AntiVirus FREE achieved a “AA” rating from IT Security assessors, SE Labs, and was awarded joint gold for malware removal by AV-Comparatives. Boom!

ESET Smart Security 9

ESET Smart Security 9 gets our vote thanks the stack of features it packs. ESET Smart Security includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Rootkit, Anti-Spam, Anti-Theft, Firewall, Parental Control, and Web and Email protection… Blimey! No wonder ESET Smart Security ranks among the leaders in virus, trojan and spyware detection and deletion. It’s very fast and uses less system resources than most competitors. And if all that wasn’t enough to tempt you, ESET Smart Security 9 scored an “AAA” rating from IT Security assessors SE Labs and the highest rating in the AV-Comparative File Detection Test. Nice.

Avast Free Antivirus

We’re big fans of Avast and their Avast Free Antivirus doesn’t disappoint. Quick and easy to install, simple to use, Avast Free Antivirus is one of the most popular antivirus programs available. The key features that continue to make this AV so popular are its easy user interface (UI), optimised scanning options and a continuously updated database of virus definitions. We like. So does independent IT security institute, AV Test, which gave Avast Free Antivirus top marks for protection and usability, and SE Labs gave it a “AA” rating. See, told you it was good!