The internet isn’t the place it was a few years ago it’s a huge ocean full of all kinds of online threats that want to breach your privacy and steal your financial data and so on. Over 7 million JavaScript malware viruses were found in the past year alone. It’s important to keep your antivirus software up-to-date. Avast and Bitdefender both have features that can help you do this, including a vulnerability scan that will aid you in determining which applications are outdated and an automatic updater for your software.
If, however, you’re looking for the best antivirus solution with high malware detection rates with minimal impact on system performance and an affordable price and a low price, then Bitdefender is a clear winner. It also has distinctive features, like microphone and webcam protection, which blocks any suspicious requests to your camera or microphone.
Another key aspect is how simple it is to use your antivirus. Avast and Bitdefender both have a fairly simple interface, but Bitdefender is a bit more difficult when it involves running scans. It took us a while to find the settings and it was a challenge to set up a full or boot-time scan.
In terms of support, Bitdefender’s support is far superior to Avast’s. Its customer support phone line is able to speak a wide range of languages, and its knowledge base is vast. Avast however, on the contrary hand, restricts its contact options to paying customers and relying on its knowledge base and forums.