They will get past your security software. Know your enemy and protect yourself.

Kaspersky's first integrated security suite relies too much on the anti-virus component.

Excellent value for money, but a few performance glitches let BitDefender down.

Excellent support, but a confusing user interface and disappointing firewall let AVG down

PreviewA good attempt at all-in-one system security, fully integrated into the OS.

A good concept, but the on-demand anti-virus scanner lacks real-time email and IM protection.

A three-PC licence as standard, superb silent interface and effective security utilities make Norton 360 a tempting buy.

Feature-packed and good value, but it’s slow, has too many pop-ups and a less-than-perfect firewall.

Excellent value for money, but a few performance glitches.

A best-of-breed approach to Internet security pays off. This flexible and resource-friendly suite returns to the A-List.

A mixed bag of features, with some fundamentally flawed defaults and too many opaque alerts.

We knew that Outpost Personal Firewall Pro 2 would improve on its predecessor, but this version is a major upgrade. I'm not just talking about the superb revamped interface, which couples simplicity with power, but a quick look under the pretty skin confirms that this is a serious development.

There are the odd occasions in this line of work when I’m presented with an application that causes me to exclaim ‘I don’t believe it’. Office Mail from Burrotech is one such example.

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