Best Antivirus Software of 2012

With 2012 around the corner, we want to upgrade our antivirus software to the latest and greatest. The antivirus software below will prevent computer viruses from attacking and infecting your computer.

Avira Antivirus Premium

Avira provides not only protection but also performance with a tendency for over-protection due to the Advanced Heuristics Analysis Detection system. The price is reasonably low at $29.99 and it has an easy, straightforward installation.

Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus 2012

Thus far, Trend Micro Titanium has made a great name for itself and we predict that it will sustain this reputation come 2012. This new line of security software uses cloud technology to bring real-time updates to your screen. Trend’s speed is definitely its greatest asset.

AVG Antivirus 2012

AVG is a great antivirus option, and its 2012 line has made improvements on its social network protection, in particular. The updates are automatic and continual, and it boasts some epic LinkScanner technology. However, the speed is slower than software like Trend.


Freebies:

AVG Antivirus Free 2012

With an impressive malware cleanup, this free software is a great option for those who need both cleanup and malware blocking. If you like this software, you can always move on up to the AVG Antivirus 2012 for $39.99.

Panda Antivirus 1.5 Free Edition

Panda, like Trend, uses cloud technology to make this software light on your PC. With speed and reliability, Panda has impressed many critics recently. While it doesn’t have “2012” in the title, the latest product runs with the best 2012 products. It has continually ranked the highest in malware removal, but sometimes has an incomplete cleanup. You can download the free edition of Panda Cloud Antivirus and give it a shot if you’re skeptical. The Panda Antivirus Pro 2012 goes for about $49.99/year.

Ryan is a guest blogger who often writes for the Blog Content Guild. He believes in ethical hacking and never paying the full price for anything--he always finds the greatest deals using Dell coupons.