![]() ![]() When I last reviewed K7, the addition of Safe Surf brought its anemic score up to 99%, almost perfect. K7 Total Security adds Safe Surf web protection, a component designed to keep you away from dangerous and fraudulent websites. ![]() It did eliminate 58% of the malicious payloads, but its total score was among the lowest recorded for this test. K7’s standalone antivirus suffers a serious handicap in this test, as it doesn’t include the web protection component found in the suite. I launch each one, discarding those that are already defunct, and note whether the antivirus blocks access to the URL, eliminates the malware download, or misses the danger altogether. For a more timely view of antivirus protection, I test using real-world malware-hosting URLs recently discovered by experts at London-based MRG-Effitas. That hands-on test uses a set of samples that remain the same for months. Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus managed 9.4 points, the best score of those tested against the same collection. That low score is ameliorated somewhat by K7's good lab test scores. K7 scored 6.9 of 10 possible points in my hands-on malware protection test, the lowest score of any antivirus challenged with my current collection of malware. These tests also give me valuable hands-on experience with each antivirus. With or without lab results, I always perform my own tests. It clearly used that first scan to optimize for subsequent scanning a repeat scan finished in less than four minutes.Īs noted, many antivirus tools don’t get attention from independent labs. K7’s full antivirus scan on a clean test system finished in 110 minutes, about 10 minutes quicker than the current average. Avast’s “cousin” AVG reached 10 points, but that’s based on results from just two of the four labs. Also tested by four labs, Avast managed 9.6 points. Bitdefender is the current lab test leader, with perfect scores from all four labs and an aggregate score of 10 points, the maximum. K7’s score came out at 8.8, which is decent, though others have achieved better scores, and from more labs. I use an algorithm to calculate an aggregate score for those antivirus systems tested by at least two labs. It passed all three tests by AV-Comparatives, two at the Standard certification level and one at the Advanced+ level. A third of those I track have no lab scores at all, and another quarter just one.įrom AV-Test Institute, K7 received 17.5 of 18 possible points, earning the designation Top Product. Two of the four antivirus testing labs I follow include K7 in their reports, which is more attention than many antivirus tools get. If you want more details, please read my review of the antivirus. I’ll summarize my impression of those shared features here. Naturally, every feature found in K7 Antivirus Premium also shows up in this suite. K7 Total Security Features Shared With Antivirus The interface is lively, but you’ll want to spend some time exploring all the available pages, so you don’t miss any of the features. ![]() The only visible difference is the application title and the addition of Wi-Fi Advisor to the collection of icons across the bottom.Īs you click icons, links, and arrows to navigate the app, new pages slide in from different directions. It displays useful statistics in three large panels, including the date and time of the last update, the version of the virus definitions, and the number of days left in your subscription. The suite’s main window is almost identical to that of the standalone antivirus. You do need to activate the suite, either by entering the registration code you purchased or by starting a 30-day trial. One click accepts the EULA and starts the installation. Getting Started With K7 Total SecurityĪs with K7’s antivirus, installation is a breeze. The standalone K7 Antivirus Premium makes the list as well, as does K7 Ultimate Security, representing the budget realm for top-tier security suites. K7’s economical pricing wins it a place in PCMag’s list of 100 Budget Buys. A five-license subscription for F-Secure, Total Defense, or Webroot goes for $79.99, while Avira Internet Security, G Data, Trend Micro, and Vipre are all between $80 and $90 per year. At the three-license level, G Data and Webroot are in the $50s, while Bitdefender Internet Security more than doubles K7’s price, going for $84.99. K7’s $27 price tag is less than half that. For example, Bitdefender, ESET, and ZoneAlarm cost just short of $60 for a single license, and Vipre is a bit above $60. ![]()
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