The Total Security 2008 Software for Windows from BitDefender protects your computer from the dangers of the Internet. It features antivirus, firewall, antispam, antispyware, and parental control tools.
The software automatically searches for and removes the viruses, trojans, spyware, rootkits, and worms that can infect your computer. It scans your incoming and outgoing email, checks compressed files, and even automatically updates itself to keep your computer protected against the latest threats. This is an excellent choice to protect your computer from the seedy underbelly of the Internet.
Antivirus
BitDefender features many tools to help defend your computer from viruses. The B-HAVE (Behavioral Heuristic Analyzer in Virtual Environments) engine emulates a virtual computer. B-HAVE runs suspicious code in this virtual machine to ensure that it is not malicious; if there is something wrong, no harm will come to your actual computer. It also features such antivirus tools as rootkit detection and removal, web site scanning, peer-2-peer and IM scanning and comprehensive e-mail protection.
Firewall
The software features an integrated firewall to help protect your computer from outside attacks. It allows you to control what types of connections are allowed; the software even includes a list of trusted applications that you can customize. You'll be able to view what connections are open and what application opened them. It also features a stealth mode to hide your computer on a network and a port scan detection module to block port scans. The firewall wizard walks you through configuring the correct security model to suit your needs.
Antispam
BitDefender's antispam tools help to reduce the number of junk e-mails that you see in your inbox. It features adaptive filtering to identify spam patterns, anti-phishing tools to protect you against scams and advanced heuristic filtering to identify spam by its characteristics. The spam filter is compatible with all e-mail clients; it includes a special toolbar for use in Outlook and Outlook Express.
Spyware Protection
The software includes powerful antispyware tools. It monitors "hotspots" on your computer that are often targeted by spyware. BitDefender also scans and deletes known spyware and monitors web and mail traffic to detect personal information that may be transmitted without your knowledge. It features tools to disable malicious auto-dialers and filters incoming and outgoing cookies to protect your personal information.
Parental Control
Parents are painfully aware of the inappropriate content that is easily accessed via the Internet. BitDefender includes parental control tools that will help to control the sites that children can see. Controls include web filtering, mail filtering, a web time limiter and application control.
Additional Features
BitDefender features a setup wizard that will help you customize protection settings to best suit your needs. It features a user interface that reduces clutter, placing emphasis on intuitive controls. The software ships on a bootable CD that can be used to help restore your system in the event of disaster. You'll also be entitled to 24/7 tech support.
Data Backup, PC Tune-Up, and Secure File Removal
Total Security is the top-level BitDefender package, and includes additional tools not found in lesser versions. These include a data backup feature, as well as a PC Tune-Up application to help improve system performance. The software also includes the Trace Clean-Up function, which completely erases files in order to prevent unwanted data recovery.
Automatic Updates
You'll receive a full year of automatic updates when you purchase the software. Updates are deployed hourly, ensuring that your protection will be up to date. You have the option of renewing your subscription when the year is finished.