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Norton Internet Security 2010 (1 User, 3 PCs)
Reviewed on September 24, 2009 Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Norton Internet Security, anti-spam, Internet security, security

CNET review: 8.4 Excellent
Check prices$41.49-$91.96
Norton Internet Security 2009
Reviewed on September 9, 2008 Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some technical support may continue to frustrate TAGS: Norton Internet Security, Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Internet security, minute, security, uninstall, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 8.0 Excellent
Check prices$42.96-$72.60
Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
Reviewed on September 25, 2008 You can't beat the price. For a good, basic Internet Security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009. TAGS: Trend Micro Inc., Internet security, home networking, phishing, Norton Internet Security, anti-spam, antivirus, Firefox, Norton Co., firewall, security, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 7.5 Very good
Check prices$14.95-$37.00
McAfee Internet Security 2009
Reviewed on November 12, 2008 Once it's up and running, McAfee Internet Security 2009 is competitive with Norton on speed, detection, and removal of malicious software. TAGS: McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Inc., McAfee VirusScan, Norton Internet Security, threat, phishing, Internet security, security, Norton Co., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 7.9 Very good
Check prices$9.99-$69.00
Trend Micro Internet Security 2010
Reviewed on August 28, 2009 Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but its questionable efficacy and middling performance make it a program we're not recommending. TAGS: Trend Micro Inc., Internet security, explanation, engine, scan, security, anti-spyware, antivirus, virus

CNET review: 6.9 Good
Pricing not available
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010
Reviewed on August 27, 2009 Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass. TAGS: Trend Micro Inc., explanation, Internet security, scan, security, antivirus, virus, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 6.0 Good
Pricing not available
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009
Reviewed on August 28, 2008 ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered. TAGS: ZoneAlarm Internet Security, ZoneAlarm, Zone Labs Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., alert, protection, Internet security, McAfee Inc., Trend Micro Inc., Norton Co., uninstall, antivirus, security, firewall

CNET review: 7.3 Very good
Pricing not available
Eset Smart Security 3
Reviewed on December 5, 2008 Eset Smart Security 3 offers best of breed antimalicious software protection without a lot of extras. TAGS: Eset, ESET Smart Security, anti-spam, NOD32, Internet security, antivirus, firewall, security, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 7.7 Very good
Pricing not available
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 - complete package
Reviewed on November 26, 2007 McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools. TAGS: McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Inc., McAfee VirusScan, Internet security, Norton Internet Security, antivirus protection, Norton Co., security, phishing, antivirus, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 7.3 Very good
Pricing not available
AVG Internet Security 8.0
Reviewed on March 5, 2008 AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives. TAGS: AVG, Yahoo Search, phishing, toolbar, Yahoo! Inc., Internet security, search engine, Web browser, security, scanner, icon, firewall

CNET review: 6.5 Good
Pricing not available
Panda Internet Security 2009
Reviewed on December 9, 2008 Panda Internet Security 2009 is vastly improved in speed and effectiveness over last year, but could use a little more work on specific features and technical support. TAGS: Panda Software, online backup, Symantec Corp., Internet security, column, anti-spam, Automatic Update, McAfee Inc., Norton Co., security, firewall, antivirus, backup, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

CNET review: 7.1 Very good
Pricing not available
CA Internet Security Suite 2007
Reviewed on March 2, 2007 CA Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a pasted-together trial version of what CA offers in terms of consumer protection. The suite fails to integrate and lacks antiphishing, antirootkit, and basic IM protection found elsewhere. TAGS: Computer Associates International Inc., Internet security, identity theft, anti-spam, anti-spyware, protection, insurance, antivirus, firewall, uninstall, security, Firefox, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 5.3 Average
Check prices$5.99
Panda Antivirus 2008
Reviewed on October 12, 2007 Panda Antivirus 2008 is slower than the competition and lacks independent, third-party antivirus test results, and thus doesn't receive our recommendation. TAGS: Panda Software, antivirus product, BitDefender Antivirus, Bitdefender, license, antivirus, antivirus software, Internet security, scan, firewall, malware, spyware, virus, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, PC

CNET review: 6.0 Good
Check prices$10.99
Norton Internet Security 2007
Reviewed on January 16, 2007 Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioral monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner. TAGS: Norton Internet Security, Norton Co., Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., license, ZoneAlarm, Internet security, monitoring, security

CNET review: 7.8 Very good
Check prices$16.99