We haven’t shared any interesting promo or offer since long but now here’s one which you shouldn’t miss! Here’s your chance to grab a 6-month (180 days) OEM license of Norton Antivirus 2012 for Free, according to a promotion led by Facebook. However, this one is an easier way to get NAV 2012 Free for 6 months as you can directly download and install the program without going through any of the steps at Facebook site.

Norton Antivirus 2012 offers powerful protection against viruses and spyware. It detects and eliminates viruses and spyware before they reach your computer and lets you email, chat and share files without worry.

Key Features:

• Won’t slow down your computer
• Runs in the background, so it won’t disrupt your work or play.
• Four-layer protection technology kills viruses and spyware in their tracks.
• Live 24/7 threat monitoring.
• Scans your Facebook News Feed for dangerous downloads and links to unsafe websites and warns you and your Facebook friends about them.
• Browser protection stops threats without slowdowns.
• Norton management lets you manage your PCs protection from anywhere through the cloud.

To get Norton Antivirus 2012 Free 6 month Trial, visit the promo page and click on the ‘Start Download’ button. A small web installer will be downloaded, run it to initiate the process of downloading NAV 2012 (sized 106 MB) via Norton Download Manager.

Once installation is completed, enter your email and other information. No license key or activation code is required. Enjoy free security!

via [Techgravy]

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Recently, Avast released the final stable version of avast! 7. The company’s flagship product ‘avast! Free Antivirus 7‘ just got more advanced, secure, faster and easier for users. The latest new version of avast! security products has got a UI facelift (including their site) and several new technologies have been added to the package.

Avast 7 introduces ‘Streaming updates’ from the "cloud" to deliver real-time virus database updates, thus to protect users from new and emerging threats. The new File reputation system aka ‘FileRep‘ enables faster threat identification by sorting new, potentially dangerous files from known safe files. Another interesting feature is ‘Remote Assistance‘ that offers the ability to securely initiate remote support from any of your geek friend or a technical person. This way you can allow a desired person to directly control your computer from a remote place and fix the issues underlined by you.

Furthermore, avast! 7 offers ‘Customizable Installation‘ when proceeding with a fresh or new install. Upon installation, it now displays 3 options – Express install, Compatible install and Custom install; choose the one that fits you best. Surprisingly, avast! now promotes Google Chrome, by integrating this cool browser within their installer, let it install automatically and set Chrome as default browser. However, you can choose to skip Chrome by un-checking the options listed at bottom in the avast! setup window.

Avast! version 7.0.1407 Release Notes:

• Reputation scanning via FileRep (cloud-based)
• Streaming updates
• Sandbox & Autosandbox improvements
• Remote assistance
• Browser protection improvements (including antiphishing)
• New installer
• Export/Import settings
• UI facelift
• Screensaver facelift
• Runs on Win8 Developer Preview
• Many other security and stability related fixes

To update to avast! 7 directly, simply use the built-in program updater. It worked flawlessly for us, a reboot was required though.

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• avast! Free Antivirus
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• avast! Internet Security

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USB flash devices such as pen drives are an essential and most common way to carry along the data on the go. This could include your private and confidential files that you might want to secure to prevent them from unauthorized access, in case you lose the pen drive or someone at your workplace analyzes it while you’re away. Fortunately, such activity can be simply prevented by locking the flash drive using USB Safeguard.

USB Safeguard is a free, smart and effective tool to encrypt and protect data with a
password on your removable pen drive using the AES 256 bits encryption. It is a portable program offering novice and expert users the ability to easily password protect the pen drive, thus to protect the valuable data stored on flash drive and prevent data theft. It sets a password for the entire pendrive and not just for a certain file or folder. Once the drive is locked, one cannot read nor write any data to it without the correct password. Supports FAT16, FAT32 & NTFS file system, requires no installation.

How to Password Protect a Pen Drive – Download USB Safeguard, then copy the file "usbsafeguard.exe" to the root of your pen drive and run it. Agree to the software license agreement, Set your password and press Lock button to lock the pen drive. To unlock, launch the program from pen drive. Input the password and hit Unlock to access the entire data stored on the drive. You can click on help icon (?) to set your contact details (email or phone) in case you loose the pen drive.

Note: The free version works only with USB Flash drive of size max 2 GB. This seems fine as the tool is really very nifty and useful.

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AVAST Software, the company behind the most popular and Free Antivirus for Windows has released a free security solution for Android devices. The new avast free mobile security, currently in BETA is available to the public for download and the final build would be released soon! Supports Android 2.1 or later.

avast! Free Mobile Security Beta boasts a nice design, easy to use interface, and offers full-featured antivirus and anti-theft features that are usually found in a paid app. Besides providing basic security, their mobile app delivers several advanced features like Web Shield, SMS and Call filter, Firewall, Remote features, App Manager, etc. avast! Anti-Theft is a module of this app that brings the latest anti-theft technology to your phone. However, anti-theft and firewall requires a Rooted device and will request super user permission on enabling them.

Key Features:

• Real-time protection

• Performs on-demand Scans – Individually scan installed apps and SD card content or both, option for scheduling scans, scanning of apps before install.

• Privacy Advisor – Displays access rights and intents of installed apps, identifies potential privacy risks.

• Web Shield – scans each URL and warns about any malware-infected URL.

• App Manager – shows a list of running apps and system resources consumed by them. Option to stop or uninstall any specific app.

• SMS/Call Filtering – Create a group, then add members from contact list to block incoming calls and/or messages using set parameters based on day(s) of the week, start time, and end time. You can also block outgoing calls.

• Firewall – Guards against hackers. Block app(s) access to Internet either on Wi-Fi, 3G and roaming mobile networks or on all of them.

• avast! Anti-Theft (Requires Root)

- App Disguiser and Stealth Mode makes it difficult for thieves to detect or remove it.

- SIM-Card Change Notification: If someone steals you phone and changes the SIM card to a new number, it can lock and send you notification (to remote device) of the phone’s new number and geo-location.

• Remote Features – Remotely Lock, Wipe, Locate, Siren, Lock, covert Calling, Forwarding, “Lost” Notification, SMS sending, History, etc. using SMS commands.

>> Do note that the app is in Beta and you may experience some bugs.

Download avast! Mobile Security BETA [Market Link]

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Here is a nice promotion which can provide you a 180 days license activation code of ESET Smart Security Home Edition v5. This promo led by Computer shopper is meant for UK users only but users from India can also avail a free license without using any proxy. However, users outside the UK may find their license revoked even if they are able to grab the license in any other country including India via proxy tricks. If you do so, then remember to use a working UK proxy or VPN while activating the ESET SS.

ESET Smart Security is a complete internet security suite protecting you from online criminals trying to steal your personal information or take over your computer. Lightweight and fast, it does not slow your computer down, unlike other software.

• Protects you and your family when online
• Blocks malware other software lets in
• Keeps your machine running faster for longer
• Keeps unwanted spam out of your mailbox
• Improves computer and battery performance

To get 6 months Free ESET Internet Security, visit the promo page, fill up the form with a valid email address and click on Request Trial. You will then receive an email with a validation link, just click on the link to generate your license. A webpage will open up listing the license information (username and password), along with the download links for 32-bit and 64-bit version. Install the product and activate using the provided info.

Thanks Raymond

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Kaspersky Lab recently announced the release of ‘Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac’, a light version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac, specially designed to protect Mac users against all types of malware. The security application is now available to buy at Mac App Store for $9.99 only! Requires Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later.

Kaspersky Antivirus Scanner is designed to protect Mac systems from malware. It scans to detect and remove both Mac and non-Mac viruses using an updated malware database that ensures protection against latest threats. When not scanning for viruses, it will use no Mac CPU processing power ensuring maximum performance for your daily tasks. It’s very simple to use and lets you scan when it’s convenient for you. Offers 3 scanning modes – Full scan, Quick scan and Virus scan. KVS for Mac also includes Security Assistant – the service allows analyzing and neutralizing detected threats.

KVS Security Features:

• Protection against viruses, Trojan programs, worms, bots and botnets.
• Protection against spyware, adware, etc. using threat signatures.
• Heuristic analysis allows detecting suspicious objects and objects which are infected by unknown or new modifications of known threats.
• Application’s databases and modules are automatically updated.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac and Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac appear same as both their interfaces are similar but KVS includes only the most significant features in comparison to Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac. Check their comparison below:

Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac does not requires activation. Just purchase it from the Mac App store, you will see its icon in dock stating the downloading and installation process. Once it is installed, launch the application by clicking on its icon from dock.

Download Kaspersky Virus Scanner [Mac App Store]

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Recently, Norton 2012 Security products were released and few weeks back we shared 90 days OEM installer of Norton AntiVirus 2012. The Free 90-day Subscription of Norton Internet Security 2012 is also available now! This special offer has been brought up by ING DIRECT in partnership with Symantec and anyone can avail it.

Norton Internet Security 2012 provides powerful protection that lets you email, surf, shop and bank online without worrying about cybercrime or slowing down your PC.

• Delivers superior protection and performance
• Powerful online identity theft protection
• Stops viruses, spyware and spam

Key Technologies -

• Online identity protection
• Antivirus
• Antispyware
• Parental controls management
• Social network protection
• Browser protection
• Phishing protection
• Smart firewall
• Network mapping and monitoring
• Antispam
• Worm protection
• Rootkit protection

Key Benefits -

- Stop viruses, spyware, and online identity theft

• Offers advanced protection from online threats.
• Four different layers of smart protection proactively detect and eliminate threats before they reach your computer.
• Identifies and stops new threats fast.

- Browse, shop, bank, and socialize online without worry

- Enjoy your favorite online activities safely, without annoying slowdowns or disruptions

- Protect your kids when they go online with award-winning Norton Online Family

- Get up and running fast with quick setup and easy-to-use features

Get Norton Internet Security 2012 Free for 90 Days [OEM Subscription]

This is an OEM English version 19.1.0.28 which does not requires any activation key or registration. Just open the above page and click on ‘Download Now’ button. You will then get a direct installation file. Just download, install, and Enjoy it Free for 3-months.

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Recently, we shared 3-months trial of the most renowned security products – Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Norton AntiVirus 2012. Another promo is going on which can easily provide you a Free 3 months license of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 (KAV 2012), a powerful, fast and efficient security solution for Windows.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 is the backbone of your PC’s security system, delivering real-time protection from the latest malware and viruses. It offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, intelligent scanning, small frequent updates, keeps your PC running smoothly and you can easily customize protection according to your activities.

Key Features:

• Real-time protection against viruses and spyware
• Scanning of websites and emails for malicious code
• Protection for your digital identity at all times
• Vulnerability scan and treatment advice
• Easy-access Desktop gadget
• Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks
• Advanced antimalware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs
• Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior

To get the 90 days license of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012, you don’t need to register! Just download the Spanish installer of KAV 2012 and use the below license code to activate your copy.

Code: NUS4T-GKF2R-17SCB-4CKPN (from Spanish installer)

Fortunately, the above license key also works with English version of KAV 2012. Download KAV 2012 English version and install it. Then activate it Free for 90 days using the above license code. (There is a chance that you can’t use this code if you’ve already activated the trial version of KAV 2012.)

via [TechGravy]

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