
The custom firewall is, in our view, easier to configure than the standard Windows one. Those credentials on their own make Bitdefender a top choice, but there are also worthwhile secondary features. Overall, Bitdefender ties with Kaspersky for the title of fastest security suite overall. Only in the initial file- copy test did its performance drop down to merely “fast”, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of.

That’s a claim that no other security suite can make.īitdefender also scored very highly in the performance tests, attaining “very fast” ratings for both launching applications and web browsing.

In AV- Comparatives’ latest malware protection test, it was one of only four antivirus packages to achieve a 100% score – and it did it without flagging a single false positive. Only the most major incidents (such as a suspected ransomware attack) trigger a user notification.Īnd if you’re dubious of trusting your day-to-day security to an automated system, be assured that Bitdefender’s pedigree is impeccable. Bitdefenders signature Autopilot mode makes the software perfectly unobtrusive: when it’s switched on, the software silently decides what to block and what to allow without involving you at all. You can also whitelist specific apps, or enable notifications so you get an immediate warning if something turns your camera on.Īside from that, it’s largely business as usual. You can now disable your camera completely – ensuring you can’t be spied on – or block it only for your web browser. The other notable addition is webcam protection. It’s a simple measure that should stop ransomware – if you deny access to anything you don’t recognize. All the obvious locations are protected by default, and you can add as many additional folders as you like.
