The green checkmarks were obvious at first, but eventually blended into the background of my web surfing experience. Though it sounds like all that checking and and extra overlay on webpages would slow things down, but I didn't notice any performance penalties running the anti-phishing extension. The extension checks the authenticity of links in the browser, and if a link goes to where it says it's going, a green check mark appears next to it. When I first opened Chrome after installing Bitdefender, I was prompted to accept a Chrome extension.

In addition to active protection against malware, Bitdefender also provides phishing protection. The auto-pilot setting is right there on the home screen, and it ensures you'll never see a pop-up or notification of any kind, which is appreciated. There's no frustrating loading if you accidentally click an icon you didn't intend to. The main navigation happens via a panel on the left, and while the icons aren't labeled each module loads instantly, making exploring the app easy. Navigating the menus is a snap, and everything is intuitively located and labelled. The simplicity of its design adds to its ease of use as well.

It almost looks like a native Windows app. It works on Windows, Mac OS, Android, and iOS protection is coming soon.Īesthetically, BitDefender has a small, clean interface that fits into the whole Windows 10 look really well. The basic package can be installed on up to five devices and costs $44.99 for one year of service. BitDefender goes beyond simple scans and offers real-time protection along with an autopilot mode that makes it easy to operate. For more, read our Terms of Use.īitdefender is a 'kitchen sink' security package that offers the traditional virus/malware protection but throws in a password manager, file shredder, ransomware protection, and parental controls as well. Note that if you click on one of these links to buy the product, IGN may get a share of the sale. Be sure to visit IGN Tech for all the latest comprehensive hands-on reviews and best-of roundups.

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