Do you use your computer to access your bank accounts or pay bills? Did you file your taxes online? An AOL/NCSA Study revealed that 68% of computer users store sensitive personal and financial information on their home computer. Seventy-four percent regularly conducted bank and stock related transactions online. Yet 56% had no virus protection installed on their computers and 44% had no firewall.
As people look for ways to cut back on expenses, there may be a temptation to let security software subscriptions lapse. Sitting in front of your computer in the safety of your own home, it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security. Don’t be fooled. Without the latest software against viruses, spy ware and a firewall, your computer is open to the world.
Protecting your computer doesn't have to break your budget. In fact, it’s possible to protect your home computer from Mal-ware without spending a dime. Below are a list of free anti-virus programs and free trials.
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Free Anti-virus Software for Home Users
BitDefender Download button under Product Info in the upper right corner of the page.
AVG by Grisoft
Avast
AntiVir
Free Trial Anti-virus Software
CA Internet Security Suite Plus: 90 Day free trial
F-Secure Internet Security 2009 : 30 Day Free Trial
McAfee Virus Scan: 90 day free trial
Panda Internet Security 2009 : 90 day free trial
Norton 360 or Norton Antivirus 2009: 90 Day Free Trial
Trend Micro Internet Security and Anti-Virus with Anti-Spyware: Free Trial
Windows Live Onecare: 90 day free trial
Kaspersky Internet Security Anti-Virus: 30 Day Free Trial
