Vipre® Internet Security 2014 from ThreatTrack Security (formerly GFI Software)
By Howard Berenbon
I want to start right out and say Vipre® Internet Security is an amazing program. I have used Vipre in many incarnations over the years and it's never failed protecting my computers. Even earlier versions adequately protected my surfing when others had failed me. Improvements are always welcome and of course necessary when the creeps and criminals on the internet are trying to hijack your computers and steal credit cards or maybe even your identity. So, improvements against the clever new attacks are required. If you’re unsure what anti-virus program to buy to, I highly recommend Vipre. It’s a great program that does it all, completely protecting your computer while online or even your e-mail. It also includes a necessary Firewall. With Active Protection it’s always there to stop whatever and whoever is trying to break into your computer, and it doesn’t slow you down, even when it’s updating its definitions. In fact, even with older slower computers, it’s not noticeable. As I’ve said in previous reviews, the “Bad Website alert feature is one of the best tools working in the background. I do a lot of research on the net, and I know several times a day I’ve been protected from being invaded when Vipre warns “with a message saying “don’t enter that bad Website” and I listen. I think one of the major problems surfing is going to a site that enters malicious code without you ever knowing. This bad Website warning heads off problems. Though, if a threat does get through, Vipre’s defenses will kick in and kick out the invader. But, it’s best if you can stop it from entering. In the past 2 years of using Vipre, I have had no major threats, and that’s my reason for sticking with Vipre for protection.
Social Watch--Scans your Facebook page for bad links that could infect PCs with malware like viruses and Trojans, or expose you and your friends to other online threats.
Search Guard--Helps you browse the web safely by identifying links that could infect your PC
with viruses, Trojans or other online threats when you use search engines like Google®, Yahoo! ® or Bing®.
Auto Patch--defends against one of the most common causes of infections – vulnerable software – by automatically updating programs on users’ PCs, like Adobe Flash and Reader, Java, Chrome, Firefox, Skype and more.
Easy Install--allows trouble-free installation process by eliminating possible software conflicts with other internet security products installed on the PC. VIPRE will automatically identify and remove old antivirus applications.
Improvements Associated with Vipre 2013
Easy Update TM (new)--Updates the most common cause of PC infections and
attacks – out-of-date software - automatically.
Easy Install TM (new)--Ensures a smooth, trouble-free installation process by
eliminating any possible software conflicts.
Two Way Firewall--Protects against incoming and outgoing Internet traffic quickly
and easily with customizable settings for advanced users.
Spam Filter--Filters unwanted email from your inbox and safeguards against spam, phishing scams and malicious URLs.
Bad Website Blocker--Blocks access to malicious websites to prevent you from inadvertently browsing to them and compromising your PC.
High-Performance Anti-Malware Engine--Advanced antivirus and anti-spyware technologies to provide complete security that doesn't slow down your PC.
All-in-one PC Security--Detects and removes viruses, spyware, rootkits, bots, Trojans and all other types of malware.
Real-time Monitoring and Protection--Leverages multiple detection methods to monitor and protect against web threats, including zero-day threats, in real time.
Removable Device Scanning--Scans USB flash drives and other removable drives and files for threats automatically when plugged or inserted into your PC.
VIRPE® Internet Security 2014 sells for $49.95 with a one year license for a single computer. Requires a 1 GHZ PC with 512 MB RAM and 300 MB free space. Runs in Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7/8 (32/64-bit) and Windows Sever 2008 (32/64-bit). They offer a 30-day money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied. For more information click visit ThreatTrack Security.
ThreatTrack Security (formerly GFI Software)
33 North Garden Ave., Suite 1200
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: 727-562-0101
