Free online protection

It is true that to get a high level of protection and additional Security options such as against the likes of spam email messages, you will need to upgrade to a paid-for product. However, you can also find some great applications for free online; these services will be enough for most home users looking to keep basic bugs at bay.

Below are just a few that KC has singled out for your use:

Avast: Ideal for personal PC use (not for business use), the free version of Avast includes the likes of virus and spyware protection and email scanning. However it does not include fast updates, spam protection or protection from hackers.

Please click here for the free version of Avast.

AVG Anti-Virus: The ever-popular service is a slimmed down version of AVG’s full protection suite, and it provides a great basic protection. This includes online link scanner, virus and protection scanner as well as automatic updates. You will not receive phishing protection, although this is provided by many modern browsers and search engines already provide this.

Please click here for free AVG Anti-Virus.

Windows Defender: This is the free service provided by Microsoft which takes care of the likes of pop-ups and spyware.  Windows Defender is not an anti-virus software but should detect and remove any problems that may occur.

Please click here for Windows Defender.

ZoneAlarm: This incredibly powerful free firewall monitors all inbound and outbound traffic and will send you an alert over any potential threats from the likes of hackers. Zone Alarm also provide spyware protection.

Please click here for Zonealarms completely free service.