Software Giants Launched New Versions of Antivirus Software

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug. 10, 2011 - The second half of year 2011 marks the introduction of various new editions of antivirus software by industry giants like ZoneAlarm and Bitdefender. Additionally, Trend Micro also offers a huge discount of up to 50% on its 2011 version of internet security software with a free upgrade to 2012 version, making things even more alluring for computer users.

Bitdefender’s new version of antivirus program offers a user-friendly interface with security that can be termed ‘rock solid’. The new version is even more rigorous in terms of protecting users against a range of malicious online activities such as social media threats, viruses, spyware and phishing scams.  A number of reviewers and third-party industry testers like Virus Bulletin VB 100% Certification, ICSA Labs, Consumer Reports, West Coast Labs and AV-Comparatives have already termed this edition of 2012 to be one of the best.

On the other hand, the latest edition offered by ZoneAlarm, known as ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2012, does not stop at merely offering protection against spyware and virus attacks. It goes on to offer two-way firewall protection, email filtering, parental controls, utility tools, identity theft protection as well as a virtual private browser.  At this time, ZoneAlarm provides a back to school offer, giving more than 50% discount to the customers.

Although Trend Micro stays a bit behind in releasing its new version of antivirus software, it is keen on catching up with the competition. For a limited time, Trend Micro has made an offer of 50% off its 2011 version along with a free upgrade to 2012 version. Their internet security suite, known as Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security, protects users against keyloggers, hackers, OS exploits, dialers, malicious cookies and scripts, Trojan horses, rootkits, and worms along with viruses and spyware, thereby making it one of the most comprehensive antivirus software available in the market today.

Other top antivirus software developers such as McAfee and Norton are going to launch their new versions of antivirus software soon, one could expect that computer users will have more choices and benefit from some deep price cuts in the coming months.

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