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Best Security software

Which Security software performed best in our tests?

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We tested 18 security software to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Security software based on the following criteria:

  • Ease of use
  • Resources
  • Updating
  • Net threats
  • Performance (firewall)
  • Virus scan
  • Scan speed

Below lists the Security software that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Security software is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Security software

ratingsBest Security software for Ease of use
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Ease of use covers installation, changing settings, and interacting with the software


This Security software which tested best for Ease of use has the following features: Renewal fee/yr., Informative help, Spam filter and Manufacturer's website.

ratingsBest Security software for Resources
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Resources measures use of memory and tendency to slow computer operation during a scan.


This Security software which tested best for Resources has the following features: Renewal fee/yr., Spam filter, Parental filter and Manufacturer's website.

ratingsBest Security software for Updating
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Updating shows how quickly the product is able to protect against new malware.


This Security software which tested best for Updating has the following features: Renewal fee/yr., Informative help, Spam filter, Parental filter and Manufacturer's website.

ratingsBest Security software for Net threats
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Net Threats shows how well the product protected against live exploits on websites.


This Security software which tested best for Net threats has the following features: Renewal fee/yr., Informative help, Spam filter, Parental filter and Manufacturer's website.

ratingsBest Security software for Performance (firewall)
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Firewall performance shows how well the software stopped rogue connections to and from the Internet.


This Security software which tested best for Performance (firewall) has the following features: Manufacturer's website.

ratingsBest Security software for Virus scan
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Virus scan measures effectiveness scanning the PC for malware, both online and offline.


This Security software which tested best for Virus scan has the following features: Renewal fee/yr., Spam filter, Parental filter and Manufacturer's website.

ratingsBest Security software for Scan speed
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Scan speed measures how fast the product can scan a large group of files for threats.


This Security software which tested best for Scan speed has the following features: Renewal fee/yr., Informative help, Spam filter and Manufacturer's website.