Privacy, Security & Virus Information

Comparison of McAfee Products

When choosing anti-virus software it can be difficult to know which one to choose as there are so many on the market. The best advice is always to choose anti-virus software from a renowned and globally recognised company within the anti-virus industry, such as McAfee. McAfee offers a range of products to satisfy all computer users needs in the fight against virus and security threats to PC’s and when on the Internet. McAfee has three comprehensive anti-virus products that offer users varying degrees of security with a range to suit all requirements.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus

McAfee AntiVirus Plus is essential to combat the threat of risks caused by viruses. This anti-virus software has many features and benefits to ensure peace of mind that your computer is safe from viruses, spyware and other malware. The software comes with McAfee’s award winning AntiVirus as well as offering a secure firewall, spyware and online protection. This means that the software will not only block and remove viruses but it also has a two-way firewall that will block any hackers who may be trying to access the data on your PC. This software also comes with SiteAdvisor which is McAfee’s helpful way of letting you know about the security risk of visiting certain websites putting the power of online protection in your hands.

McAfee Internet Security

McAfee Internet Security is one of the most comprehensive Internet Security software programmes on the market. Not only does it come with all the features of McAfee AntiVirus Plus but it comes with three additional features of anti-spam and email protection, protection of digital files and memories and has child protection with parental controls. The anti-spam and email protection will ensure that spam no longer blocks up your emails while the protection of digital files ensures you get online back-up; and if you are a parent the child protection feature will ensure you can manage and monitor what your child is doing while online.

McAfee Total Protection

McAfee Total Protection is the ultimate anti-virus software that can be purchased from McAfee. Total protection ensures that you get the features found in McAfee AntiVirus Plus and McAfee Internet Security as well as a further three enhancements. Firstly, it comes with McAfee Anti-Theft which is a feature that locks private data in an encrypted area so that your files are safe even if you have the misfortune of losing or having your PC stolen. Secondly, it has home network defense protection that defends your PC against hackers on your home network. Finally, it comes with protection from dangerous websites with McAfee SiteAdvisor Live software which will instantly block and expose any threats that your PC comes under.

Purchase of separate McAfee anti-virus products

As well as offering these three comprehensive anti-virus software product, McAfee also offers PC users the chance to purchase separate component of these products which include:

• McAfee Online Backup – this software offers users the backup facility that protects your digital files and memories
  
  
• McAfee Family Protection – this software gives users and parents the ability to monitor and keep their child safe online
  
  
• McAfee Anti-Theft – this software gives file protection and privacy even if a PC is lost or stolen
  
  
• McAfee Family Protection Android Edition – this software looks at giving parents protection against any inappropriate content that can be accessed from using a mobile phone
  
  
• McAfee SiteAdvisor Live – this software will instantly let you know the risk of the website you are visiting as well as protecting your PC against any potential threats
  
  
  
  

 

Article by Sarah Wain, 5th December 2011. Content correct at the date of publication.