Tweet The Best Free Internet Browsing Security Software

1. • Computing without security software creates a risk to the user as well as risks the safety of others. Even the act of simply visiting an infected site is enough to infect a user's computer these days. Hence, thousands of software companies have created and offer to the market security software that protects a user while browsing the Internet. Much of it costs money, but some of the best options are free. Users can download these free security software suites and install them. The security software will then monitor Web browsing, email, instant messaging and other tasks for suspicious activity. The Web is rife with such suspicious activity, and an unprotected PC can be infected within seconds of being connected to the Internet.
     

   Avast! Antivirus

   • Avast! Antivirus from AWIL Software in Prague is among the most popular security programs in the world, with more than 100 million users. You can download a free trial of the program and renew the license for that trial indefinitely. Avast installs an anti-spyware "shield" as well as shields for email, instant messaging and Web browsing. In August 2009, Avast! received an "Advanced+" rating by Antivirus Comparatives.

   Firefox Browser

   • A key component of Internet security is a Web browser that doesn't contain any security holes through which malicious software can access your computer. A leading, secure browser, Firefox is free and has some of the best browser security in the world, because it is open source. That means anyone can see how Firefox works and inspect it for security flaws. When such flaws are found the developers, Mozilla, quickly patch the holes to prevent further attacks. Firefox also gives you tools to control who and what sees your personal information, and a private browsing mode that allows users to go undercover on the Internet and not leave a single browsing fingerprint where they go.

   Avira AntiVir Personal

   • Avira AntiVir Personal is another fully featured free Internet security program that has a five-star rating from CNET.com. It protects against viruses and spyware. It has one of the highest detection rates in the world, and its scans can be customized to suit your needs. Avira also includes pop-up advertising to defray the cost of the free software.