Apart from regular improvements in interface and virus detection, important thing is- All 2013 security products are compatible with Windows 8. Each one of them has different validity (mostly 30 days trial) but fully functional. It means you can run for given period of time completely free without any restriction.

Kaspersky 2013 Offline Installer Download

Kaspersky 2013 Security For Windows

• Download Kaspersky AntiVirus 2013 [~147 MB]
• Download Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 [~158 MB]
• Kaspersky Pure 2.0 Total Security [~195.5 MB]

Kasperky 2013 Offline Installer For Mac [DMG]

• Download Kaspersky Security for Mac v13 [~170 MB]

Kaspersky Android Security 2013 Products [APK]

• Kaspersky Mobile Security v9 [~2.1 MB]
• Kaspersky Tablet Security v9 [~1.8 MB]

Kaspersky Password Manager 2013 For Windows

• Kaspersky Password Manager v5 [~6.4 MB]

AVG 2013 Offline Installer Download Links

AVG Antivirus 2013 Free Version

• AVG for Windows (32-bit) [118 MB]
• AVG for Windows (64-bit) [130 MB]

AVG Free version is totally free and doesn’t require any activation key.

AVG Antivirus 2013 Offline Setup

• AVG for Windows (32-bit) [124 MB]
• AVG for Windows (64-bit) [138 MB]

AVG Internet Security 2013 Offline Setup

• AVG for Windows (32-bit) [124 MB]
• AVG for Windows (64-bit) [138 MB]

Norton 2013 Products Offline Installer Download

• Download Norton Antivirus 2013 [~152 MB]
• Download Norton Internet Security 2013  [~139 MB]
• Download Norton 360 – 2013 [~147 MB]

Norton Products have 60 Days Trial Period.

Quick Heal 2013 Products Offline Setup Download

• Download Quick Heal Antivirus Pro 2013 Setup – 32 Bit | 64 bit
• Download Quick Heal Internet Security 2013 Setup – 32 Bit | 64 bit
• Download Quick Heal Total Security 2013 Setup – 32 Bit | 64 bit

Quick Heal Android Security 2013 [APK]

• Download Quick Heal 2013 for Android [~1.30 MB]

BitDefender 2013 Products Offline Download

Download BitDefender Antivirus Plus 2013

• BitDefender for Windows (32-bit)  [offline installer] [234MB]
• BitDefender for Windows (64-bit)  [offline installer] [239 MB]

Download BitDefender Internet Security 2013

• BitDefender for Windows (32-bit)  [offline installer] [234MB]
• BitDefender for Windows (64-bit) [ offline installer] [250 MB]

Download BitDefender Total Security 2013

• BitDefender for Windows (32-bit)  [offline installer] [239 MB]
• BitDefender for Windows (64-bit)  [offline installer] [255 MB]

GData 2013 Products Offline Installer Download

• G Data AntiVirus 2013 [312 MB]
• G Data InternetSecurity 2013 [323 MB]
• G Data TotalProtection 2013 [347 MB]

Thanks Softwarezone for providing some of the links.

Most of the popular Antivirus and Internet Security 2013 offline installers are given above. Avira and F-Secure 2013 Offline setup are remaining which will be added soon. I may have missed many security product in market, let me know by commenting if you need any.

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What’s New in Quick Heal 2013

According to their official blog, here are Quick Heal 2013 new Features listed:

• Reduced Update Database Size– It is a problem with Quick Heal from long time and this time, they have taken efforts to reduce the update definition size.
  
• Web Browser Sandbox– Sandbox is a virtual environment isolated from system. Whatever you open on Web Browser Sandbox, it won’t be able to make any harm to your computer.
• Enhanced Scan Engine- With each update, they talk about improved capability so this is one.
• Widows 8 Ready
• Ability to block HTTPS enabled websites.
• USB Drive Authentication Support– Set Password to use USB when Data Protection is switched ON.

Download Quick Heal 2013 Offline Setup

Download Quick Heal Antivirus Pro 2013 Setup – 32 Bit | 64 bit

Download Quick Heal Internet Security 2013 Setup – 32 Bit | 64 bit

Download Quick Heal Total Security 2013 Setup – 32 Bit | 64 bit

Note: These are all direct links pointing to official file server with a size of more than 285 MB each. Works for 30 Days on Trial basis; After that Online updates and Protection will stop.

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How it is Different in Working From your Antivirus

1. Avira Cloud scans files in most prone areas like system directory, startup folders, services, etc. and generates a digital fingerprint of each.
2. These digital fingerprints are sent to cloud where they are compared and categorized whether clean or infected.
3. As scanning process is mostly done in cloud, it consumes less memory and processing power of Computer.
4. No need to download antivirus definitions / updates as Cloud gets you latest malware information.

To start using it, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 is a requirement and compatible with Windows XP SP3 and later. And the truth is I am quite disappointed with it. I expected much more and reference for comparison is Panda Cloud Antivirus which is far more sophisticated. Starting with installation requirement as .NET Framework for a cloud based antivirus which is supposed to be light in weight is contradictory.

Furthermore, System scanning for Virus executes only on demand. No scanning is performed when computer is idle or at specified interval.

Also, it scans the list of  files which are more suspicious. Executable are instantly identified as clean, infected or unknown. Suspicious unknown executable are uploaded for detailed automatic analysis.

Avira, from this technology, will ensure that an improvement in the detection of false positives. Also ensure that the centralized location for analysis will improve the protection system to prevent attacks on other machines.

The truth is that it is in an early stage and has much room for improvement. We look forward to see how they implemented and improve the product.

At the moment, Technical preview of Avira Protection Cloud is available for free download.

If you are not sure and don’t want to take risk then try premium Cloud protection for free.

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BitDefender Rescue CD

BitDefender is capable of scanning and disinfecting your system at boot time. This is another one of those who states to used only when your system in not booting or is almost inoperable.

Tools included inside are a rootkit scanner, network-vulnerability scanner, partition manager, file recovery tools, wireless network monitor, network diagnostics, and Mozilla’s Firefox browser. When you boot the CD, the software tries to download anti-malware definition updates if the system has an active Internet connection.

Virus Detection is Good and gives you option to choose what to do after threats have been detected.

You can download the ISO from here and if you’re looking for a guide to create bootable rescue cd or usb check out this link.

Kaspersky Rescue Disk

Kaspersky Rescue disk is specially made to scan, disinfect, and restore infected operating system. The official website of Kaspersky states that this software should only be used when the operating system becomes unbootable. Kaspersky doesn’t need much introduction when it comes to defending systems against intrusions. The rescue disk is capable of removing any kind of intrusions and makes your system bootable again.

Graphical User Interface is quite user friendly but sometimes, cleaning enters infinite loop mode and then only option is to unplug power.

You can download the ISO from here and if you’re thinking on how to create a bootable USB drive then you can check out this link.

Quick Heal Antivirus

This is the only antivirus which comes with an inbuilt boot scanning option. Actually this is one of the things every antivirus should come with. To perform a boot time scan through Quick Heal, you have to follow these steps:

• Update Quick Heal to the latest virus definitions
• Disconnect your computer from all the networks
• Open Quick Heal – Click on Scan – Click on Boot time Scan – Click on Yes to set the Boot Time Scanner – Click on Yes to restart your computer

Quick Heal is faster in scanning compared to above solutions while I doubt about offering complete threat deletion.

If you don’t want to believe in ratings and comparisons provided in this article or by anyone, you should create a combination of all these top Antivirus Rescue disks. Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility can help you in creating a multiboot disk.

Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility [ SARDU ]

This is one of those applications that everyone should give a try. This is just a utility that lets you create bootable disk/usb from the available antivirus rescue disks and system tools. The application does not come up with any of the rescue disk or system tools.

Here is the list of supported antivirus rescue CDs and other tools:

Antivirus: Avira Antivir Rescue System, Bitdefender, Dr. Web Live CD, F-Secure, GData, Kaspersky Kav Rescue CD, Panda Safe CD and VBA Rescue

Utility: Floppy win98SE, Clonezilla, Gparted, NT password, Parted Magic, System Rescue CD, Ultimate Boot CD

Linux: Austrumi, Damn Small Linux, NimbleX, Puppy Linux, Slax

PE: LiveXP, MegalabCD, WindowsPE, UBCD4Win, VistaPE

It offers either to create an ISO image or make a bootable usb drive by combining two or three tools and rescue CDs together.

You can download Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility from here.

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If the environment from Apple (Not Mac but the iPhone) seem so far relatively unscathed, the Google’s open world, and especially of its Android mobile OS is a good victim of software piracy.

Threats to Android

They are not as numerous as on PC, but they have already varied. A recent study by the firm Nielsen and the center of threats Jupiner Networks says that Android smartphones have seen a 472% increase in threats for the July-November 2011, popular forces. What thrilling users entrust more and more personal information to their beloved mobile.

Rise of Android Malware - Click to Enlarge

There is a side malware that sends premium SMS without your knowledge. Without a trace … except on your phone bill that shows a serious spike.

Consider the example in this category of malware named Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.Foncy raging since last year and was identified by experts at Kaspersky. This Trojan was originally hidden in a apk file found in a hurry on the net, deflected the real apk file an application to manage its SMS, MMS and calls.

Once installed, the malware sends premium SMS 4 in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, UK and Canada according to the original SIM card. A discreet way to get themoney quickly and without effort to the cyber criminals.

The other form “popular” spread of malware on Android is good old-spyware software, also known as spyware. This is a simple application downloaded (often) by fraudulent means a service that delivers on the surface, but behind the scenes harvest your personal information for profit. This may include photos, passwords, SMS, and many more.

There is another kind of threat. Fake NetFlix circulating since late last year, as reported by the site SecurityWeek. This was downloaded from the Android Market even before the formal application is available. Service since it offers no error message is displayed instantly. Only option: uninstall it. Too late, the damage is done.

What happens most of the time with this type of applications: an error message reports that your phone is not compatible with this version of the application.

Antivirus Apps on Android Market

Many antivirus has already appeared on the Android Market past two years (actually, they swarmed). We selected 5 free antivirus for Android which deserves to be installed.

1. Avast! Mobile Security
2. AVG Antivirus for Android
3. Norton Mobile Security
4. Lookout Security and Antivirus
5. Zoner Antiviru

Note that these five anti-virus applications can also locate mobile if it is lost or stolen, Or even lock it away to avoid some too personal data falling into unknown hands.

Are Android Antivirus Effective?

The debate over the origin of the malware is still present. Part of the population, admirer of conspiracy theories, of course think that major viruses are created by the anti-virus vendors themselves. At Google, especially Chris DiBona, A specialist in open source for the American giant, it is believed that these same threats are “scareware” manufactured by charlatans to scare the masses.

It is true that Users are too worried about the data on their mobile device, “My life is in my Mobile phone“, we have heard this sentence many times. Especially since many antivirus scanner for Android notifies that all the files are scanned and found safe but who knows what it does in backend? Does my antivirus really work, what it does? We often let us convince them that actually detects when a malicious file. If it finds anything suspicious, there remains a doubt.

AV Test conducted a test on various Antivirus available for Android where the motive was to detect 10 malicious software installed and results were pretty poor.

Android Antivirus App Comparison - Click to Enlarge

Of the 7 tested applications, it is clear that Zoner Antivirus was most effective.

Before you give body and soul to which antivirus you are not sure of the total efficiency, you can start by follow certain basic rules to limit the risk of infection. After all, the first protection is vigilance.

•  Do not download illegally applications: It is tempting to get on a forum or anywhere on the internet hacked apk file from the application fee that you want for free. However, there is a high risk that it was handled in the meantime by a cyber-criminal.
• Check the names of authors on the Android Market: Applications syphilitic may be available on the Android Market itself. Indeed, it is very easy for hackers to create a developer account and provide users with an application containing malware. If the latter is a household name (not yet available on the Market), verify that the name of the author is correct. F-Secure offers a such fraudulent on their blog.

  

• Frequently monitor their bill: If malware sends a premium SMS from your mobile without you know it, you’ll soon find out. Better to limit its action time by detecting at early stage.
• Do not leave her phone number and email address on the internet

Conclusion

If the malware are still not widespread in Android, they are beginning to occupy a niche left vacant by the lack of control of Google. It must be said that with the growing success of Android, the pirates saw the gap.

The antivirus do not have all the anti-malware protection they promise. Should therefore be vigilant and respect the rules of the game up (no illegal downloading) not to take unnecessary risks. Once infected, your smartphone is not your friend and it is too late.

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