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The Best Internet Security Software for 2024
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# The Best Internet Security Software in 2024

You need more than just standard antivirus software to protect your Windows device against the complexity of today’s digital threats. The best internet security solutions defend against an array of attack types — like phishing, spyware, and ransomware — while offering privacy tools like VPNs. Learn about the best computer security software and protect yourself now with an industry-leading privacy and security suite.

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Our picks for the best [internet security software](https://www.avast.com/c-internet-security-software) for your PC:

- Avast One

- Avast Free Antivirus

- AVG Internet Security

- Avira Prime

- Bitdefender Internet Security

- ESET Internet Security

- Norton 360 Deluxe


## Avast One

In the cybersecurity game since 1988, Avast has decades of experience combating hackers on all fronts. And we know that as threats to your [internet security](https://www.avast.com/c-what-is-internet-security) continue to evolve, you need more than standard antivirus protection to keep your device and data safe. That’s why we developed [Avast One](https://www.avast.com/avast-one) — comprehensive internet security software with an arsenal of features to protect against the full range of today’s online threats.

Built on top of an award-winning threat detection network, Avast one offers industry-leading anti-malware protection, advanced anti-tracking tools, and other privacy features like a VPN. Avast One also includes a built-in optimization suite to keep your computer running smoothly.

In addition to being fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11 devices, [Avast still supports Windows 7](https://blog.avast.com/avast-still-supports-windows-7?_ga=2.84054553.141556799.1669973027-1938868831.1669973027), even though [Microsoft stopped offering security updates](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-7-end-of-life-support-information). Avast One is currently available in the following countries:

- [Australia](https://www.avast.com/en-au/avast-one)

- [Canada](https://www.avast.com/en-ca/avast-one)

- [France](https://www.avast.com/fr-fr/avast-one)

- [Germany](https://www.avast.com/de-de/avast-one)

- [Switzerland](https://www.avast.com/de-ch/avast-one)

- [United Kingdom](https://www.avast.com/en-gb/avast-one)

- [United States](https://www.avast.com/en-us/avast-one)


![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/01-icon-protection.svg)**Core protection capabilities:** Thanks to AI-enabled heuristic analytics and real-time intelligence from the largest threat-detection network, Avast One identifies and eliminates even previously unknown [malware](https://www.avast.com/c-malware) and [viruses](https://www.avast.com/c-computer-virus). Avast One’s antivirus engine is lauded by the security industry’s top malware testing group [AV-Test](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-10/august-2021/avast-free-antivirus-21.5--21.6-211403/), who gave it a perfect score for protecting against zero-day malware and web and email threats.

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/02-icon-features.svg)**Features you’ll get:** Avast One packs a powerful anti-malware shield and advanced anti-ransomware tools along with a built-in VPN, firewall protection to shield your network, anti-tracking technology to keep your browsing private, and password protection to secure your accounts. If that wasn’t enough, Avast One’s optimization features also [speed up your PC](https://www.avast.com/c-how-to-speed-up-pc) by cleaning your disks, updating drivers, and running apps more efficiently.

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/03-icon-quote.svg)**Don’t take our word for it:** Independent lab-testers and reviewers praise Avast One’s powerful anti-malware capabilities and excellent range of features. [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-internet-security-suites) cites Avast One’s “excellent” antivirus engine and calls it “one of the best all-rounders out there.” And [PCMag](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/avast-one) hails Avast One as “clearly the wave of the future.”

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## Avast Free Antivirus

[Avast Free Antivirus](https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download) is a streamlined cybersecurity software package light enough not to drag your computer’s performance but that doesn’t skimp on powerful protection capabilities. Its award-winning antivirus software includes potent security features that work around the clock to keep you and your device safe and secure.

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/01-icon-protection.svg)**Core protection capabilities:** Avast Free Antivirus combines six layers of security to shield you against even the most sophisticated and unseen threats. Its AI-driven Intelligent Antivirus feature doesn’t just detect and block all kinds of malware, including spyware, ransomware, and [trojans](https://www.avast.com/c-trojan). It also alerts you to phishing threats and suspicious app and file behavior.

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/02-icon-features.svg)**Features you’ll get:** Avast Free Antivirus gives you much more than just standard antivirus protection. Additional features include the Network Inspector that allows you to [connect safely to public Wi-Fi](https://www.avast.com/c-how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wi-fi) and Smart Scan that detects hard-to-find security weaknesses like unsafe settings and outdated software that could provide easy back-door access to hackers.

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/03-icon-quote.svg)**Don't take our word for it:** [PCMag](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/avast-free-antivirus) notes its “excellent antivirus protection,” and [AV-Test](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-10/april-2022/avast-free-antivirus-22.1--22.2-221202/) gave it a **perfect score** for protection, following robust testing against an assortment of malware threats.

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## AVG Internet Security

AVG made its name through powerful antivirus software, and it now offers expanded protection against the myriad threats lurking online with [AVG Internet Security](https://www.avg.com/internet-security). Available for Windows 10 and 11 devices (as well as those still running Windows 7), this comprehensive protection package builds on AVG’s award-winning antivirus protection to provide a range of internet security features.

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## Avira Prime

Avira is another veteran cybersecurity player with a well-earned reputation for strong anti-malware protection. They also offer an expanded internet security suite in the form of [Avira Prime](https://www.avira.com/en/prime), which includes their award-winning antivirus software, alongside specialized features for safeguarding your identity and personal data.

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/01-icon-protection.svg)**Core protection capabilities:** At the heart of Avira Prime sits the cloud-based AntiVirus Pro engine which references a huge malware directory and uses heuristic analysis to detect the latest threats. Known for its excellent malware detection rates, Avira Prime got outstanding test results from the [2022 AV-Test roundup](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/).

![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/02-icon-features.svg)**Features you’ll get:** Along with powerful malware defenses, Avira Prime offers unique features including unlimited access to its Phantom Pro VPN service for private browsing without [web tracking](https://www.avast.com/c-web-tracking). Additional safe-browsing tools include phishing and [spam](https://www.avast.com/c-spam) filters, a secure file shredder to delete private documents, and optimization tools to keep your device running smoothly.

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## Bitdefender Internet Security

Bitdefender is a well-regarded cybersecurity company that develops products geared toward both companies and consumers. Bitdefender also advises Europol’s European Cybercrime Center (EC3) in investigating [cybercrime](https://www.avast.com/c-cybercrime).

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## ESET Internet Security

Specializing in products geared toward tech-savvy users, ESET has a reputation for developing powerful cybersecurity software with an emphasis on device performance. [ESET Internet Security](https://www.eset.com/int/home/internet-security/) is a suite of tools designed to offer general protection, but some users may find some of its features hard to use.

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![](https://4650993.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4650993/New_Avast_Academy/best_internet_security_academy/03-icon-quote.svg)**But don’t take our word for it:** [PCMag](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/eset-internet-security) has noted its strong antivirus performance, claiming the software had “no impact in performance tests.” But although its core protections are solid, [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/eset-2020-antivirus-solutions) points out that it’s not always easy to use. And some of ESET’s feature-set, including the parental controls and secure browser, have been found lacking.

## Norton 360 Deluxe

Norton is a major player in digital security, with a range of products and services trusted by millions of people around the world. Now, they’ve added [Norton 360 Deluxe](https://us.norton.com/products/norton-360-deluxe) to their armory. As the name suggests, Norton 360 Deluxe is their most powerful and comprehensive cybersecurity suite, offering enhanced privacy and identity protection along with malware defense for truly complete protection.

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