The internet isn’t as secure as it used to be and it’s now a teeming sea swarming with all kinds of online threats that want to breach your privacy or steal your financial information and so on. In the past year alone there were more than 7 million new JavaScript malware viruses discovered. That’s why it’s important to keep your antivirus software updated. Both Avast and Bitdefender offer a variety of tools that can help you do just that such as a vulnerability scanner which can let you know the programs that are out of date and an updater for software that automatically keeps all your programs up-to-date for the most effective security.
If you’re looking for the best antivirus software with a high rate of malware detection, minimal impact on the performance of your system, and a low cost then Bitdefender is the clear winner. It also offers distinct features, including shredders for documents and a protection for microphones and webcams that block any suspicious requests.
Easy-to-use antivirus software is another crucial aspect. Both Avast and Bitdefender are fairly easy to use, however we found that Bitdefender was a little more difficult when it came to running scans. It took us a while to locate the settings and it was a challenge to set up a full or boot-time scan.
For support, Bitdefender’s customer support is more impressive than Avast’s. Its knowledge base and phone support are both extensive. Avast however, restricts its contact options to paid customers and heavily rely on its forums and knowledge base.