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Avast Internet Security

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Intrusion Detection System , Firewall , Web Protection , Email Security , Antispam , Heuristic Scanning , Boot-time Scan , Macro Protection , CloudAV Avast Internet Security is one of the premium solutions that Avast Software has to offer. Unlike the free version, this antivirus offers a complete, tip-to-toe protection with some bonus features, such as an extra layer of anti-ransomware protection, included. Download Now Similar Antiviruses Downloaded Post a Review

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Introduction

Avast Internet Security is one of the cheapest premium solutions that Avast Software has to offer and it is only available for Windows PC. Unlike the free version, this antivirus offers complete digital protection with some bonus features, such as an extra layer of anti-ransomware protection, thrown in for good measure.

Features

Being a premium antivirus software, you can definitely expect it to contain a ton of extra features in addition to the essentials – i.e. everything that the free version is able to do, which includes all forms of scanning – that generally help it does its job better.

With its intelligent threat-detection, for instance, Avast Internet Security is able to use smart analytics to stop threats before they can cause any harm to your PC. Smart scan, on the other hand, helps by checking for cracks, so to speak, in which harmful malware can use to slip into your computer.

This antivirus also has two virtual shields in place – Behavior Shield which attempts to detect new, zero-day (a.k.a. ground-zero) threats by spotting and blocking suspicious behavior; while the Ransomware Shield adds an extra layer of anti-ransomware protection for your files so they can’t be encrypted and held hostage, deleted, or changed in any way without your express permission.

As opposed to Avast Free Antivirus, this premium software has a firewall to help you to not only stop hackers from accessing the personal data, but also to control what goes in and out of your PC. Avast Internet Security even has a CloudAV system called CyberCapture that works by sending suspicious files for analysis in the cloud. If it’s found to be a threat, a “cure” will then be sent to your antivirus to execute. Best yet, you’ll also be helping other Avast users since a patch will be issued to help their antiviruses combat this particular threat as well.

When it comes to web protection, Avast Internet Security doesn’t slack off either. One of the biggest threat these days, aside from the usual scammy and phishing emails, is the presence of fake websites. These are often used to steal users’ login and banking info, and they can be incredibly hard to spot since they basically designed to look like their real counterparts. However, your Avast antivirus won’t be so easily fooled. It will be able prevent these sites from trying to hijack your DNS settings, essentially protecting you from these fake sites by not having them redirect you to their sites in the first place!

Paying a premium for Avast Internet Security is quite worthwhile since you’ll also get a ton of free features along with your complete antivirus protection. This includes a Sandbox mode whereby you can open and test suspicious files in a contained and secure environment before actually letting it out into your computer; a password manager; and a browser cleanup which will help you remove those pesky toolbars, plug-ins and add-ons that you may have unknowingly installed.

You can switch on your antivirus’ game mode whenever you want to enjoy a full-screen experience, such as gaming, without having notifications popping up every so often. Interestingly, there’s also a passive mode that allows you to install and use another antivirus by putting Avast into a form of “sleep mode”. Your antivirus program’s interface even has in-product support. You can send for help directly from your antivirus. If you purchased licenses for multiple Avast products, you can easily manage all of them from your own Avast account.

Avast Internet Security is available only for Windows, but it is compatible with Windows as old as Windows XP SP3.

Cost

Avast Internet Security is a premium antivirus service and hence, you’ll need to pay to use it. The cost varies depending on how many PCs (1,3,5 and 10) you want covered as well as for how long. There are 3 different packages for one, two and three years, and naturally, the longer the duration, the cheaper the price.

However, if you’re unsure, you can take the antivirus out for a test-drive, so to speak, for an entire month. If you’re happy with the product during this trial month, you can then pay to continue using the antivirus. You are entitled to a 30-day money back guarantee if your Avast antivirus didn’t work as expected.

That being said, Avast Internet Security is the cheaper option when it comes to the premium antiviruses that Avast has to offer.

Conclusion

In short, Avast Internet Security is simply so much better than Avast Free Antivirus in so many ways. It offers better protection both against threats online and off. Not to mention, it includes a ton of extra features that you can use for free. For the price it’s asking for, Avast Internet Security is a worthwhile deal.