Pros

• F-Secure Internet Security runs in the background with little interference during PC use

• Is a good package for a family computer, because it provides good basic protection

Cons

• It lacks anti-phishing protection which shields from scams

Instant Message attachment scanning is absent

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F-Secure Internet security 2012 is an average internet security software package ideal for the family PC. It lacks some important features like anti-phishing, IM attachment scanning and P2p file sharing. This makes it lag behind the leading internet security suites like Norton, Kaspersky and BitDefender.

It’s adequate for the home PC and provides features like Parental Controls and cloud-based security. And it will provide basic protection from all malware (malicious software) like viruses, worms and Trojans. But if you’re looking for fast, extremely effective protection with high virus detection rates, then you are better of looking elsewhere. There are better programs at anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-trojan protection. And you don’t have to look far to find them.

Antispyware Protection

Spyware and other malware are easy to remove with F-Secure Internet Security 2012. It will detect keyloggers and browser hijackers and keep your personal information secure online. As you visit websites, it will alert you using a new browser if a website has the potential to install malware on your PC. And this feature will also secure your passwords and card details from phishing attacks

Antivirus Software Protection

The antivirus and antispyware combination in F-Secure is one of the best, with only Webroot and few others just surpassing it. It will protect your PC in all situations, whether you’re gaming, downloading files or surfing the internet. And should you accidentally download a virus or spyware, you can be sure F-Secure Internet Security will throw in its best tools to remove it.

An impressive new addition is the ability to scan any file you want without scanning the entire PC. This saves time and resources and helps you deal with threats if you know where they reside. But of course a full scan is not to be ignored, which is necessary to secure your PC at all times.

You can set up automatic scans to run at preset times or manual scans which you run yourself. Depending on your circumstances, each scan has the most effective capabilities and benefits. Manual scans of course help to reduce interference during use, like PC slowdown. But it’s also easy to forget at times to run a manual scan, which is where automatic scans are advantageous.

Ease of Use

After installing F-Secure Internet Security, you can then configure the basic settings. You may prefer to leave the features at their default level, which is good for people who prefer to set and forget, and allow it to do its job. Alternatively, you can adjust each and every feature as your preferences may be.

After installation, you may experience some significant PC slowdown which is common amongst other second tier security software suites like F-Secure. But this shouldn’t last too long as you adjust it to your specific needs.

Technical Support

You can contact F-Secure through all the methods common to most internet security software suites. These include phone, email and self-help options like a user-guide, FAQs, and a user forum.

Summary

F-Secure Internet Security 2012 has many good features and will protect your home PC with few problems. However, it does lack some important features like anti-phishing and IM attachment security.