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Malware Detection Performanceį-Secure’s malware detection engine scored a 100% defence rating in three out of four of AV-Test’s most recent real-world and malware reference sample-scanning tests.

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I’d have liked to see a firewall or an alternative front-end to the integrated Windows firewall. However, this is off by default, since it’s likely to get in the way of day-to-day activities.į-Secure’s settings interface closely resembles that of Windows’ own settings, which is comfortable, but there really isn’t much there when it comes to features with which you can actually interact. You can further block any application from downloading files over HTTP, if you need to specifically lock down a system against Trojan horses and the like. There’s also a notification-free Gaming mode that you can activate via a right-click menu on the software’s notification area icon.īrowsing protection blocks suspicious websites and those that are known to be dangerous, while browser extensions are available to help provide a secure banking experience that guards against spyware. For example, DeepGuard only allows you to run applications that F-Secure’s cloud knows to be safe, and ransomware protection prevents selected folders from being changed without permission.

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For example, if you want boot sector scanning, you’ll have to run a full system scan.Ī lot of F-Secure’s activity happens under the bonnet. There are, of course, a range of real-time and on-demand scans available, although your options here aren’t as granular as those of some rivals such as ESET Internet Security.

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You can install the software for use by a younger member of the household, too.ĭevice management and tracking is available through the same system to all members of your F-Secure account.

Parental controls are introduced at install time, with options for immediately setting time limits and content filtering for children of various ages. With consumer anti-malware suites, you’re paying for more than just virus protection, and F-Secure provides a good range of tools for your money.

One- and two-year subscriptions are available for up to 25 devices, and if you don’t want to be billed against the next year, simply select “No” under the clearly marked “Renew expiring subscription automatically” option on the purchase page. In a similar vein, you’ll pay $44.99/£79.99 a year for five devices and $54.99/£99.99 for seven. Its entry-level annual $34.99/£59.99 subscription now covers three devices, rather than one. The company has also changed its tiers so that you get more for your money. But is it one of the best antivirus options? Pricingį-Secure SAFE doesn’t automatically sign you up for an auto-renewing subscription, but subsequent years still cost more than the first.į-Secure has scrapped the common industry practice of having renewals at a higher price than initial subscriptions, which I very much welcome. It doesn’t jack up the price when your subscription renews, makes it very easy to opt out to auto-renewals entirely, and it’s reasonably competitively priced.

Per-folder ransomware protection Select specific folders to be protected against unauthorised changesį-Secure SAFE provides a simple, unobtrusive selection of antivirus and parental control tools for home users.

Protected browser Protected browser mode for secure online banking and purchases.

Gaming mode Ceases notifications and CPU-intensive activity when a game or application runs at full screen.

Parental controls Time limits and content filtering for children of various ages.

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