It’s crucial to understand the amount of computer resources your antivirus program will consume. The best software is one that has only a minimal impact on system performance while still providing excellent protection against malware and viruses.
The most respected antivirus software companies have extensive test programs that are widely published in PDF format for download. The reports provide at-a-glance assessments of performance, protection and usability for each suite and detailed charts and graphs showing the results of specific testing elements. The most important figures to keep an eye out for include the percent of real-world and reference set malware threats that are blocked, neutralised or compromised by the program, as well as the number of false positives detected by benign software.
Avast Free Antivirus had the most impressive scores for Windows virus detection in tests conducted by AV-Comparatives in June 2023. It also had the highest percentage of success in blocking Mac malware. It also scored well in the categories of passive, full-scan and quick-scan.
When compared to paid programs, Bitdefender Total Security had the lightest post-installation background system impact which was followed by Kaspersky Total Security and ESET Security Cloud Free. However, it was the slowest in the full-scan and quick-scan category. The program’s relatively light background impact could be due to the fact that the program doesn’t run by default on Windows 10 and 11, like the majority of its competitors do.
Intego had the lowest system impact for background and full scans, however, it still managed to detect every piece of malware. It’s rare to find a company that solely is focused on Macs. This makes it a useful addition for any security arsenal.
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