

All of the labs I follow include Kaspersky Anti-Virus (2015) ($44.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), and the four most significant ones test Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2015 (29.99 3 devices / 1 year – 50% off at Bitdefender) (Opens in a new window). Getting top scores from all the labs is even better. When all or most of the labs include a product in testing, that's a sign it's a significant product. I routinely check scores from six major independent testing labs as part of my evaluation for an antivirus product. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. Two more let you launch scans of all removable devices or customize which parts of the computer get scanned.

Three big buttons let you launch Standard, Quick, or Full scans. The product's blue and white main window focuses on what's important scanning for malware. It's a good-looking utility, but if it's going to gain a reputation it will definitely have to do a better job.ĭespite the name, Trojan Killer aims to "Cure your PC from any kind of malware!" My contact at GridinSoft agreed that the name is dated, and mentioned that they're considering rebranding. So I was intrigued by a request from Ukraine-based GridinSoft to review their "fameless" product, GridinSoft Trojan Killer ($39.95 per year). The antivirus market is full of household names, companies that are well-known, even famous. Poor score in hands-on malware blocking test.Zero score in malicious URL blocking test.Real-time protection disabled by default.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.

