BitDefender Internet Security 2009 reviews – complete protection for your PC at low cost

Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:19
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bitdefender2009 BitDefender Internet Security 2009 is among the best security suites at present. Moreover, the low cost makes it a more attractive option as a internet security suite. The BitDefender security suite costs $40 for one user. The BitDefender corrected the glitches which were present in the previous version still there is lot of room for improvement.

According to the tests performed by the various testing labs, the BitDefender 2009 detected almost all the malwares. It places the BitDefender in fourth place among the best security suites of 2009. When it comes to detecting the unknown files, the suite outperformed its rivals except the Avira Security Suite. BitDefender also removed all the existing malware infections successfully and performed better than Avira Security Suite. The scan speed is pretty decent which lie in the middle of the group.

The BitDefender 2009 features pretty helpful additions. The suite is capable of identifying the unencrypted wireless network and will warn you about it. Moreover, it also identifies the attached storage devices like USB flash drive and will prompt you to scan the device. But you can disable the pop-up if it irritates you.

BitDefender also features vulnerability scanner which is quite useful as it is capable of recognizing missing Windows or application patches. But the version is not updated as frequently as it should have been. The included parental-control feature allows you to restrict the accessible Web sites or installed programs. Moreover it is capable of monitoring particular keywords in Web pages and e-mails or block IM chats with particular contacts.

All in all, the BitDefender Internet Security 2009 is a good protection for your system and it will not cost you much. If you can manage some minor glitches, the BitDefender is a good option for you. But if are capable of spending a little more then there are other better options available in the market.