BitDefender Internet Security provides server protection as part of their basic plan, which gives them an edge over competitors that usually offer it as an add-on. Furthermore, they feature profiles tailored to specific activities; for instance the Work Profile enhances email protections while simultaneously decreasing system slowdowns.
With superior malware protection and an array of essential security extras, this suite should definitely be considered. It protects Windows computers while offering subscription plans covering multiple devices.
Antivirus
Bitdefender consistently scores highly in tests performed by AV-Test and SE Labs, with its malware protection ranking among the best available. Furthermore, this program was awarded top ratings in terms of performance and usability ratings.
This program boasts an intuitive, well-designed interface that makes its features clear. Large icons and text captions clearly explain each button’s function; its customizable desktop dashboard enables users to set their own Quick Actions; its Protection and Privacy panes provide web protection, vulnerability scanning, antispam filtering, ransomware remediation services, as well as fast VPN connectivity features.
Bitdefender offers a unique profile-based feature, tailored specifically for specific activities like gaming or movie watching, that adapts the software according to specific user profiles. For instance, popups during these activities may be reduced significantly while system workload is decreased; making the most out of Bitdefender’s strong detection abilities and complementing it with an innovative ransomware remediation module that quickly restores files backed up temporarily with temporary backups is another valuable extra that gives Bitdefender an edge over its competition.
Anti-Piracy
Piracy remains an ever-present threat to content producers, copyright holders and consumers alike. Piracy stems from multiple factors: pirated media availability; high speed Internet connectivity and an ease of P2P file-sharing software use.
BitDefender provides anti-piracy features to address this growing threat. These features include link-blocking capabilities to keep criminals from linking to pirate websites, as well as forensic watermark integration services that monitor content leakage across regions.
This latest version offers protection from ransomware threats that lock personal files and hold them hostage until payment of a sum of money to unlock them. With anti-ransomware technology detecting malware during all phases of an attack and blocking it before any damage can occur; and zero-day attacks which target photos, documents and videos. Parents can rest easy knowing their children are secure online with Parental Control; it restricts computer or web usage to specific time periods while blocking inappropriate material such as violent or pornographic material.
Anti-Spyware
Bitdefender Internet Security boasts an innovative deep scanning malware scanner which uses deep technology to find hidden threats missed by traditional signature-based scans, in addition to advanced system tune-up tools, fast VPN connectivity, excellent web protection features and some of the finest parental control options on the market. Bitdefender offers a 30-day risk-free trial period on its plans.
Bitdefender stands out from its peers by featuring an intuitive user interface with large icons and text descriptions of each feature, so even novice users can quickly understand its purpose. Furthermore, this straightforward software installation and setup means users can start enjoying its benefits immediately after receiving it.
The program is highly configurable, featuring several profiles that enable you to optimize PC performance based on the tasks at hand. For instance, the Work Profile increases email protections and reduces system slowdowns, while Movie and Game profiles offer pop-up notification suppression as well as minimize background processes while watching a video. Finally, Game profiles maximize system performance for an optimal gaming experience as well as detect and remove adware, spyware, rootkits and other advanced threats from your system.
Anti-Ransomware
Bitdefender is one of the world’s premier antivirus scanners, boasting excellent malware detection rates and offering user-friendly functionality with fast, lightweight packages that won’t slow down your PC.
Bitdefender stands out among our tests with its robust anti-ransomware features: its behavior monitoring layer detects ransomware activity and can prevent even brand new attacks from encrypting files. If an attack does get past defenses, Bitdefender offers real time file replacement to replace any encrypted ones with previously prepared backup copies in real time.
Bitdefender Total Security offers an assortment of tools to keep your device secure: password manager, VPN with limited daily data usage and system tune-up and cleanup tools. Plus, advanced subscriptions include parental controls as well as webcam/microphone protection suites.
Bitdefender offers one of the more comprehensive knowledge bases among premium competitors, featuring articles and video tutorials. All plans offer a risk-free 30-day money back guarantee; their basic plan, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, provides excellent malware protection for Windows users as well as some additional features such as firewall protection and parental controls.
Anti-Phishing
Bitdefender provides a comprehensive selection of anti-phishing features. The Safe Web feature warns of dangerous sites in search results, while Web Protection monitors each certificate to detect any possible phishing attempts. In addition, Bitdefender monitors social media accounts for suspicious activity and flags any potentially fraudulent posts or posts with possible malware infections.
Bitdefender Suite’s intuitively designed user interface is simple to navigate. A customizable dashboard provides access to its core features while the Protection and Privacy panes offer plenty of additional content to explore. Although some may find the multitude of options initially intimidating, Bitdefender intelligently exposes functionality incrementally so newcomers don’t get overwhelmed immediately.
One of our favorite software applications is a password manager that employs strong cryptographic algorithms to protect your data. It comes equipped with Captcha verification steps and an autofill function, saving usernames and passwords in online forms automatically. Both Android and iOS mobile applications of this password manager are excellent; though previous incarnations (Wallet) was less so. Live chat support from this company is lightning-fast, while their knowledge base offers tons of articles and video tutorials for further learning.
Anti-Spam
Bitdefender’s antivirus software is considered among the top offerings in its category, boasting some of the highest malware detection rates. Its simple, straightforward interface was designed for those seeking plenty of security features without needing to dive deep into more technical settings or options – function being divided up among three program panes: Protection, Privacy and Utilities.
Anti-spam features of this suite employ a whitelist, heuristic filters, and learning modules to block junk emails and phishing attempts from reaching your inbox. Furthermore, there’s also web protection modules which check URLs and block sites with dangerous content; plus webcam and microphone protection features which notify when apps attempt to access input devices like cameras or microphones.
This suite’s privacy tools include a VPN, password manager and parental controls. In addition, it monitors data breaches and dark web forums for any financial information; social media for impostor accounts; routers/Wifi networks for vulnerabilities; as well as monitoring these things remotely for any possible vulnerabilities that might exist.
Anti-Theft
BitDefender Internet Security offers strong malware protection and an array of useful security extras, all packaged together into an intuitive user dashboard that makes even novice users easily grasp its features and make decisions on what actions to take with them.
Bitdefender Central’s anti-theft capabilities are particularly impressive, offering web dashboard tracking of devices on maps. You can remotely lock or wipe data, making access more difficult for thieves; alerts will notify when SIM cards change; if someone attempts three times to unlock using PIN/password combinations or PIN numbers or passwords without success a picture is taken using its camera feature.
One stand-out feature is Safepay, a secure browser which protects online banking and shopping from prying eyes with virtual keyboard text entry and blocking malicious applications that try to obtain passwords or credit card details using hardware keyloggers. In addition, BitDefender Central syncs your passwords across devices for added protection – there’s even a Password Manager!
Privacy
Bitdefender’s tune-up feature quickly and efficiently removes unnecessary files to optimize disk performance, with results divided between disk, registry, and privacy cleanup for maximum peace of mind. This quick yet efficient process lets you see each file before being deleted; great for speedy file deletion!
Anti-phishing and fraud protection provide effective web protection, scanning websites for harmful links as well as search advisor and encrypted website scanners. A password manager simplifies online banking and store logins while an anti-tracker helps stop web services harvesting your device’s data for personal gain.
Add VPN and parental controls to any of the paid plans, giving you a comprehensive suite of security features. The main difference between Internet Security and Total Security plans lies in how many devices they cover; Internet Security offers protection for up to ten devices while Total Security covers five. But both have other useful features like device optimization tools as well as access to Bitdefender’s extensive knowledgebase for troubleshooting purposes – more comprehensive than its premium competitors’ knowledge bases!
