The year is 1991. The Gulf War rages on, Mike Tyson is arrested, and the world is dealing with the AIDS epidemic. For you, though, things are ok. Your PC is safe and sound thanks to Peter Norton and Norton antivirus. That protection isn’t what it used to be. In 2001, the founder of Norton sold the company and left the operations of it entirely. For many, the name is still synonymous with the premier level protection once offered.

A lot has changed with virus protection over the last 30 years. Companies have changed hands and now, many of them get their sales just by the brand name.

McAfee, Norton, and Kaspersky are all brands that we see bundled with PCs for free. WebRoot, while less popular, also falls into this category. Rather than wowing you with the security you deserve, these programs hedge their bets on you just clicking the “renew now” button after 30 days. You compromise the security of your computer. This includes highly sensitive info such as banking and credit cards for many folks.

One of the most common questions I get from customers is “Do I need antivirus?”. The answer to this is overwhelmingly YES! The followup to this is usually “which one?”. There are countless programs out there that claim to provide the best protection- but how do you know that you actually get what you pay for?

At Computer Doctor of Maine, we know that not all antivirus programs are created equal. We’ve thoroughly vetted the programs we sell here, and we trust them to provide the highest level of security. Though the cost of antivirus can sometimes seem unnecessary, we like to tell people to think of it like an insurance policy. Would you rather spend a few dollars now or lose $1500 to “Bob” from “Chicago” when your information is compromised.

If you need to make the switch to a better Antivirus, or purchase a new plan or renewal, give us a call today!

(207) 862-7019