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Recommended Products for Antivirus, Anti-Spam,,Anti-Spyware and Internet Security
Recommendations to protect your computer, phone and tablet
Below are products selected by CFR as being legitimate to help combat spam, prevent identity theft, stop computer viruses, and help protect your finances and security. Throughout the website, we have tried to provide and promote free resources as much as possible, but there are some cases where the only option is a product for sale. Sales of these products help support this website, but we have also tried to find suppliers who offer more better prices for our visitors.
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We do feel that Norton 360 Premium is the best anti-virus product on the market today.
That recommendation comes from our own comparative
testing and use of the products, we have no relationship with
Norton/Symantec. Click on the box at left for more information. We have found
that none beats Norton by Symantec Security Premium; and for around $50, you
can get it to cover up to 10 devices; that includes computers, laptops, ipads, tablets, cell phones, etc. In addition to virus protection, Norton has SECURE
VPN to browse anonymously and securely with a no-log VPN while using public WiFi. This adds bank-grade encryption to help keep your information like
passwords and bank details secure and private.
DARK WEB MONITORING: to monitor and notify you if Norton finds your personal information on the
Dark web*
100GB PC CLOUD BACKUP is included to allow you to store important files off-site in the cloud as a preventative measure to data loss
due to hard drive failures, stolen devices and even ransomware.**
And a PASSWORD MANAGER that securely stores and remembers your usernames,
passwords, and more so you don't have to.
It even has Parental Controls!
If you have already been infected and want to clean your computer:
MalwareBytes does a very good job of cleaning out and blocking malware.
For example, if your kids click on every link and go to dubious websites, they could infect your home computers with malware.
Malwarebytes catches andblocks that in real time.
Malwarebytes says their cybersecurity technology finds malware on 39 percent of devices that already have antivirus installed.
Malwarebytes
Premium removes malware, viruses, and other threats from your device in seconds, and stops future infections with Real-Time Protection that works
24/7. Malwarebytes Privacy is a next-gen VPN that helps protect your privacy and secures your WiFi connection, delivering speeds way faster than
older VPNs.
And while many cybersecurity products work to protect you but slow your computer,
Malwarebytes does it without hogging your system's resources or spamming you with annoying notifications.
Put safety first without putting performance last.
Ring Video doorbell
You've seen their commercials on tv, you've seen the news reports of criminals or porch pirates being caught with ring video doorbells.
Now with more people having children remote learning at home while parents must leave to go to work or run an errand, having a video doorbell is more important that ever.
The basic SimpliSafe kit comes with a 1080p HD video doorbell.
You can see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC.
And now it has improved motion detection, privacy zones and audio
privacy, and crisper night vision.
You can receive mobile notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers your built-in motion
sensors.
There is a built-in rechargeable battery or you can connect it to your existing doorbell wires for constant power.
It is very easy to
setup by connecting your Ring Video Doorbell to your wifi using the Ring app and mounting with included tools.
You can use it as is, or add a
Ring Protect Plan subscription to record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 60 days, and share videos and photos.
It can be paired
with some Alexa-enabled devices, which enables announcements and two-way talk for convenient in-home monitoring.
SimpliSafe home security systems
SimpliSafe 10 Piece DIY Home Security Kit and SimpliCam
It is compatible with Alexa and Google.
You can use it on its own, monitoring is not required,
so you can use the system as a stand-alone alarm siren with no monthly fees.
It's easy to install; no tools are required nor wires or programming.
The range is up to 500 feet
and there is a keychain remote for quick access.
You can add many accessories and components, like
a camera, more Motion sensors, and monitoring.
You can view more information or order ZoneAlarm Internet Security here.
You can get Norton Internet Security AntiSpyware Edition here
If you prefer McAfee, they have a comprehensive product, too, but as of May, it did not include anti-spyware; you had to buy that separately. On
the other, hand, the product is free after rebates. Click here to get McAfee Internet Security Suite
Note that a portion of the rebates offer are upgrades - so you would have to have a previous version of either product to get the full amount of the rebates. Click on the links about and read the "rebates" or "specials" links there for details.
Finally, a third product that is very popular, less expensive, and considered
to be effective is PC-Cillin. You can get PC-Cillin here for less
Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware Products'
Webroot's SpySweeper and CA's Pest Petrol are a couple of the best.
You can get Webroot Spy Sweeper AntiSpyware here
You can get eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware here
Firewalls
Most of the products above and indeed, Windows10 itself, have built-in software firewalls. Any decent router has a hardware firewall built-in.
For a comprehensive list of many products, click here!
And please let us know about any suspicious calls or emails you receive. We look for patterns so that we can alert the authorities and victims to new scams, before it is too late!
For a comprehensive list of national and international agencies to report scams, see this page.
