The internet isn’t as safe as it used to be. It’s a bustling sea swarming all kinds of online threats that seek to steal your personal information, your financial information, etc. In the last year alone, there were over 7 million new JavaScript malware viruses discovered. This is why it’s crucial to keep your antivirus software up-to date. Avast and Bitdefender both have tools that will assist you do this, including vulnerability scans that aid you in determining which programs are in the process of being outdated, as well as an automatic updater for your software.

If you’re searching for an antivirus program with high malware detection rates with minimal impact on system performance and an affordable price then Bitdefender is a clear winner. It also offers unique features, such as shredders for files and webcam/microphone protection that blocks any suspicious requests.

The ease of use of antivirus software is an important aspect. Both Avast and Bitdefender are easy to use, however we discovered that Bitdefender was a bit more clunky when it came to 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.

Bitdefender’s support is far superior to Avast. Its customer support phone line is able to speak an array of languages and its knowledge base is extensive. Avast however, restricts its contact options to customers with paid accounts and heavily rely on its knowledge base and forums.

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