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Do I Need An Antivirus In 2020?

 

What Is a Computer Virus?

A computer virus is a type of digital flu which is created to infect not only a single computer but the all other which are in contact with that. It is a type of computer software that’s created by such a malicious code which has the potential of self-replication by spreading in all the critical files of your computer. One can’t detect the virus activity easily as their main objectives are to harm you from your back.

computer virus


How a Computer Can Gets Virus?

As the name virus is so scary that you probably don’t want to greet by your own wish. It’s intrusion in nature and it doesn’t need your consent to enter in your operating system. There are many doors for the viruses that you might have opened to enter and harm your computer or laptop that we’re going to discuss with you.

Here are top 5 ways by which you get a computer virus:

1.    Emails: It’s the most common & effective way to send virus to your desktop, hackers & cyber-thieves try to send you email by attaching some malicious file. When the user clicks on that file the virus gets installed.

2.    Internet Downloads: Another way to install virus is by downloading from the internet any unknown files that you’re unaware of.

3.    Unknown Pages: Virus can be entered on your system while visiting any unknown & unfavorable pages that you don’t want to visit. Sometimes you are redirected to a virus infected page through a popup window also.

4.    Unknown Software: You want the software to copy files on a CD or DVD, but you’re not aware which is good and by bad luck you’ve installed the software with a malicious code.

5.   Social Media: Social media is another great platform to send viruses to user’s systems. Some users get into the trick by clicking on anonymous link or the downloadable software.

How do you know if you have a virus on your computer?

A computer virus has many symptoms depending upon the types of viruses and can be detected by a user. Here are top 10 symptoms of a virus that your operating system might have & note if you’re facing the same problem that we’re going to discuss with you.

1.  Slow performance: It’s a well-known fact that malicious files slow down the performance of your system no matter how well you’re upgraded.

2.  Frequent pop-up messages: Pop-up ads force you to visit unusual websites or to download any devastating softwares.

3.  Frequent crashes: You’re doing a very important work and a blue screen appears suddenly, how do you feel? That’s one of another sign of a virus in your computer, a frequent crashes is the feature of a virus.

4. Changes in browser’s homepage: If you notice that your browser’s homepage has been changed or you’re redirecting to another web page immediately after opening the browser then it’s a clear sign that you’ve a virus.

5.   Changes in password: You can’t open your account in your system as your password has been changed from your back.

6.   No control over control panel: The viruses take of your control from the control panel so that you can’t change anything.

7.   Changes in icons: A sudden changes on your desktop like new or deleted icons is a sign of the virus.

8.    Emails sent from your id: If you found that some spam mails or the mails that you don’t want to send to others has been sent, then it’s a signal that there’s a virus in your system and is controlling your emails.

9.  Unknown programs: You just opened a system and some new or unknown programs are launched immediately, then it’s another sign of the virus.

10.  Control Your Operating System: A virus can also shuts or restart your system in order to install its code & files.

What Is An Antivirus?

An antivirus is a type of antibiotic that helps your system to prevent from the malicious activities. These are the softwares that are designed in such a way that helps a user and a system to detect, prevent & remove any malicious software from the system. These help a user by automatically scan the computer and all files to detect the viruses. These softwares works like a shield between you and your operating system, by protecting you from prying eyes. An antivirus also protects your privacy either you’re on a webcam or doing online banking their job is to protects you only.

Best Antiviruses in 2020 & What You Need To Know?

In this section we’re going to explain and compare different types of antiviruses, so that you’ll get to know where to invest depending upon the need of every user.

1.      Kaspersky Antivirus: It is one of the best known antiviruses companies & offers 3 plans in the product line. It was primarily designed for the consumers running on windows & mac OS.

·         Kaspersky Antivirus

·         Kaspersky Internet Security

·         Kaspersky Total Security

2.      AVG Antivirus: It is developed by AVG Technologies, a subsidiary of Avast. They offer different softwares for home and business solutions by offering 3 types.

·         AVG Antivirus Free

·         AVG Antivirus Internet Security

·         AVG Ultimate

 

Software Features

Kaspersky

AVG

Supported Platform

Windows, iOS, Android, Mac

Windows, iOS, Android, Mac

Anti malware

Yes

Yes

Firewall Protection

Yes

Yes

Gamer Mode

Yes

Yes

Parental Control

Yes

Yes

Ransomware Protection

No

Yes

VPN Access/Safe Browsing

Yes

Yes

Anti-Banner

No

Yes

Anti-phishing

No

Yes

Anti-Spam

No

Yes

Auto Scan USB

Yes

Yes

Rootkits

Yes

Yes

Auto-Scan

Yes

Yes

Webcam Protection

Yes

Yes

System Booster

No

Yes

Email Scan

Yes

Yes

Protection & Performance

100%

80%

 

3.      Norton Antivirus: It’s software that protects your computer from different high-quality malware & viruses from entering & causing harm. They offer 3 types of softwares:

·         Norton Antivirus Plus

·         Norton 360 Standard

·         Norton 360 Deluxe

4.      Bitdefender Antivirus: It is a Romanian cyber-security & antivirus software company. Bitdefender Plus is the most trustable & usable software. They also offer 3 types of softwares:

·         Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

·         Bitdefender Total Security

·         Bitdefender Business Security

 

Software Features

Bitdefender

Norton

Supported Platform

Windows, iOS, Android, Mac

Windows, iOS, Android, Mac

Anti-malware

Yes

Yes

Firewall Protection

Yes

Yes

Gamer Mode

Yes

No

Parental Control

Yes

Yes

Ransomware Protection

No

Yes

VPN Access/Safe Browsing

Yes

No

Anti-Banner

No

No

Anti-phishing

Yes

No

Anti-Spam

Yes

No

Auto Scan USB

Yes

Yes

Rootkits

Yes

Yes

Auto-Scan

Yes

Yes

Webcam Protection

Yes

No

System Booster

Yes

Yes

Email Scan

Yes

Yes

Protection & Performance

100%

100%


Antivirus is the basic need of a system in 2020 as the risk of virus & cyber-attacks has been increased dramatically. So to keep our privacy & critical files secure we need to invest in a good antivirus.

 

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