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How to Choose Antivirus Program?

The Internet has made it easier for computer viruses to spread around the globe in no time. This makes it more important to choose anti-virus software for your computer. There is a wide variety of popular applications to choose from. However, popularity is not essentially what should be kept in mind while buying an anti-virus program for your computer.
Outlined below are some tips to follow when choosing an antivirus program:

•    Quick Updation of Virus Definitions: An antivirus program detects viruses with the help of virus definitions provided in the software. The more updated the virus definitions are, the better the chances are of your antivirus to prevent your computer against malware attacks. So, choose an anti-virus program that updates the virus definitions regularly.

•    Flexible File Filtering: Most antivirus programs offer means to block or restrict email file attachments. However, some products do not offer flexibility to add file types the vendor excluded. Having the flexibility to block or allow file attachments according to the security your PC needs is an important consideration.

•    Low overhead: There are some mass-market antivirus applications known to bring minimally configured Windows to a standstill. The efficiency of any software lies in its simplicity of working behind the scenes to analyze active applications. You must test the application on several workstations to evaluate the actual load that the program places on real-world equipment. Always verify performance data firsthand.

•    Certification: Certification plays a significant role as the potency of any antivirus software does. Manufacturers can claim anything as a part of their marketing tactics, but industry certification is the only thing that matters the most.

ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, West Coast Labs, the National Associate of Specialist Computer Retailers, and others want antivirus programs to meet stringent requirements to receive certification.