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Avira Premium Security Suite Giveaway (1 Year And 6 Months Subscriptions)

Christian — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:37:26 +0000

Recently, I attended an event called Blogapalooza organized by the folks from When In Manila. It is an event wherein businesses were given a chance to reach out and get the local blogging community talk about their products or services. It was really a great event and I met a lot of interesting people including the Country Representative of Avira in the Philippines, Mr. Romel Delosa. I was able to talk to him a little bit and told him that for the past 2 months, I’ve been using the free version of Avira after my Kaspersky Internet Security has expired. To my surprise, he gave me bunch of Avira Premium Security Suite scratch cards and told me that I should stop using the free version because it does not give full protection to my PC.

Since I have a lot of Avira license keys right now (thanks again to Sir Delosa), I decided to just give it away to all of you, my readers and subscribers. But before I tell you the mechanics, let me give you first a short information about the Avira Premium Security Suite.

(Please read the giveaway update below)

Avira Premium Security Suite

Avira Premium Security Suite is the top of the line anti-virus program of Avira for home users. It protects you with 15 different security technologies, including an extra firewall. In addition, it comes with a Parental Control to keep your children safe when online and a handy backup system tool, too!

One thing I consider when using an anti-virus is the speed and so far, Avira is doing well. It loads fast during startup, doesn’t slow down my computer, feels very light to use unlike other AVs which cause lags when scanning files and it scans a little faster than most Internet Security Suites I have used.

Some of the most interesting security features of Avira are:

MailGuard which scans all your incoming and outgoing emails
AntiDrive-by which stops sneaky malware downloads while you surf
WebGuard which keeps you away from malicious websites
Avira ProActiv which spots unknown viruses by how they act
QuickRemoval which eliminates viruses with one click
GameMode which lets you play without interruptions, watch movies or TV in peace

If you rely too much on the internet, i.e., if you shop online most of the time or access your bank accounts online, Avira highly recommends to use the Premium Security Suite to keep your private financial details and important files totally safe.

Avira Premium Security Suite is compatible with netbooks and works fast even with low resolution or memory. It works well on Windows XP/Vista/7.

Avira Premium Security Suite: Giveaway Details

The Heat Web is giving away two 1-year subscriptions of Avira Premium Security Suite and eight 6-month subscriptions which can be used by up to 3 computers each (worth $240 in total)! To join the contest, simply follow the steps below.

Step 1

Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or add us on Google+ (Optional, but higher preference will be given to our followers)

Step 2

Like, tweet, or +1 this post.

Step 3

Answer the question “Why do you need Avira Premium Security Suite?”. The top 2 answers will win the 1-year subscription and Mr. Delosa himself will be the one to choose them. The 8 winners of the 6-month subscription will be chosen randomly. Please don’t forget to add the link to your comment.

This giveaway starts today and ends on October 8, 2011. Good luck to everyone!

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Hi everyone! First of all, I would to apologize to everyone who joined this giveaway. I was not able to double-check the license keys I received from Sir Romel and didn’t notice that those are for the Antivir Premium and not for the Antivir Premium Security Suite. Since it’s my fault, instead of choosing 10 winners, I will give everyone (those who joined this contest) a 1-year license key for the Antivir Premium.

Though Antivir Premium is not as powerful as the Premium Security Suite, it can still give you a better protection compare to the free version. It offers 6 extra layers of security on top of their basic antivirus so you can still feel comfortable when you’re surfing the web.

I will have to end the contest now and will send the license keys to these 14 commenters within 3-5 days.

Thank you so much for your understanding and hope you will still support The Heat Web and of course, Avira. I will be more careful next time guys.

* The Heat Web would like to thank International Micro Village Inc., the authorized distributor of Avira products in the Philippines.

** Expect that there’ll be more posts regarding the Blogapalooza event in the coming days/weeks.

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Get avast! Internet Security License Key Valid Until April 2012 For Free

Christian — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:52:46 +0000

To everyone who doesn’t have an anti-virus yet or for those who want to replace their current AV, here’s your chance to get avast! Internet Security 6.0 with license key valid until April 2012 for free.

avast!, if you’re not familiar with it, has three version: Free, Pro, and the Internet Security. The Free version gives you the standard protection for your PC just like the other free AVs out there while the Pro version adds 3 extra protection modules; Sandbox, SafeZone and Command line scanner. And lastly, the Internet Security gives maximum protection for your PC. It comes everything in Pro plus Anti-Spam filter and a built-in Firewall.

The avast! Pro only costs $39.99 per year while the Internet Security costs $49.99 per year. If you are already using avast! to protect your PC, here is your chance to upgrade to the Internet Security to ensure maximum protection for free! Here’s how:

1. Visit this avast! promo site (translated to English) and fill out the form. Once done, click the “Absenden” button.

2. Check your inbox and open the email from Globell Marketing (marketing@globell.com) with the subject Registrierung Avast Internet Security 6. Visit the link included in the email to download your license file. Once downloaded, extract the ZIP file.

3. Download avast! Internet Security 6 and install it.

4. During the installation, you’ll be asked to provide your license key. Click “Supply a license file” then browse for the License com! so geht?s.avastlic file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Enjoy!

(via Raymond.cc)

UPDATE: Link to the promo site is now dead.

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Sophos Releases Free Mac Anti-Virus For Home Users

Christian — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:24:55 +0000

Great news to all Mac users out there! Sophos has just announced the availability of a free Mac anti-virus product for consumers, available to download at no charge, with no time limit, and requiring no registration.

Most of you probably don’t know that there is a growing threat of malware targeting the growing Mac community and platform. Good thing Sophos is offering a free industrial-strength security to home users, whose aim is to protect Mac users against today’s and tomorrow’s Mac threats.

Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition for Mac is the first-ever Sophos anti-virus product developed for home users/consumers, and it’s free. It provides automatic on-access detection that runs in the background, which means Mac users don’t need to run any manual scans to be protected against the millions of viruses, worms, spyware and Trojans in existence. Its strong disinfection capabilities make it easy to clean-up an infection should malware already be in place.

If you love your Mac, protect it now. Always remember the saying “Prevention is better than cure”.

Technical Specifications:

- Mac with Intel or PowerPC processor
- 256 MB of memory
- 150 MB of available disk space
- Mac with OSX 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
- Supports all Apple Mac hardware including iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro and the new MacBook Air

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Download McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010 With Free 1-Year Subscription

Christian — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:21:37 +0000

Are you looking for another anti-virus promo? This time I’m going to show you how you can get the award-winning McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010 with free 1-year subscription. Actually, it is not really 1 year but 2 six-month subscriptions.

McAfee VirusScan Plus overview:

McAfee VirusScan Plus takes the worry and hassle out of essential PC protection for everyone — experts to novices, shielding PCs from viruses, spyware, and includes a firewall to protect you against hacker attacks. It also features award-winning, easy-to-use McAfee SiteAdvisor® – an online safety guide that warns you about risky web sites before you visit.

McAfee VirusScan Plus is now available with revolutionary Active Protection technology, providing immediate protection against malicious threats to your PC. A new threat can be analyzed and blocked in milliseconds, rather than waiting hours for traditional techniques. Active Protection is the best technology to keep you safe from emerging online threats.

Source: McAfee VirusScan Plus

How to download the 2 six-month subscriptions for free:

1. The first promo is brought to us by IOMEGA.

a. Create a McAfee account.

b. Login to your McAfee account and go to the promo page. Click Download.

c. You’ll be transferred to another webpage, click Download.d. Check your email and activate your account.

e. You’ll be transferred to your McAfee account page. Click Download.f. Follow the on-screen instructions on how to download and install your McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010.

2. Here’s the second promo (exclusive Facebook offer):

a. Create a McAfee account. If you already have an account, proceed to the next step.

b. Login to your McAfee account and go to the promo page. Click Download Now.

c. You’ll be transferred to another webpage. Click Download.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions on how to download and install your McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010.

(OPTIONAL)

You can also visit the McAfee Facebook fan page to get your free 6-month subscription.

Check out the other freebies!

(via Techno360)

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How To Automatically Scan USB When Inserted Using Kaspersky Internet Security

Christian — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:30:05 +0000

I already tried using different antivirus and the best for me is Kaspersky Internet Security because it’s the only one that didn’t slow down my computer and it has all the features that I need, but what I like most in KIS is that it can automatically scan USB device when inserted. We all know that USB is a big threat for our PC because it can easily transfer deadly virus especially when we often use it in different computers. That’s why if you’re using Kaspersky, make sure that you activate automatic scanning of removable drives to keep your computer safe from USB threats. Here’s how:

1. Open Kaspersky Internet Security. Click Settings.

2. Click Scan My Computer. On the Scan removable drives on connection option, choose Full Scan.

3. Click Apply and click OK.

From now on, every time you insert a USB device, Kaspersky will automatically scan it to keep your PC safe from virus and other threats coming from removable drives/devices.

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Download Norton Internet Security And AntiVirus 2011 Beta Versions For Free

Christian — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:16:44 +0000

On April 19, 2010, Norton from Symantec announced the released of the 2011 beta versions of the award-winning Norton Internet Security and AntiVirus, which you can download for free from the Norton beta website. So if you want to test drive the Norton Internet Security and/or the Norton AntiVirus, check this out!

Download the beta version of Norton Internet Security 2011:

Crimeware and other threats can take all of the fun out of the Internet. Take it back with Norton Internet Security. It stops viruses, crimeware and protects your identity online so you can work and play safely.

Provides fast and light protection that won’t slow you down or get in your way.

Proactively notifies you when other applications are slowing you down and impacting your PC performance.

Protects your online identity so that you can search, shop and browse with the confidence of knowing you won’t be a victim of cybercrime.

Download Norton Internet Security 2011 Beta

Download the beta version of Norton AntiVirus 2011:

Crimeware and other threats can take all of the fun out of the Internet. Take it back with Norton AntiVirus. It stops viruses, spyware and other threats so you can work and play safely.

Provides fast and light protection that won’t slow you down or get in your way.

Proactively notifies you when other applications are slowing you down and impacting your PC performance.

Warns you if downloads are safe before you install or run them.

Download Norton AntiVirus 2011 Beta

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Download F-Secure Internet Security 2011 With Free 180-Day License Key

Christian — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:06:24 +0000

On my previous post, I’ve shown you how you can download BitDefender Internet Security with free 90-day license key, and now, I’m going to show you how you can get F-Secure Internet Security 2011 Beta version with free 180-day license key. Check this out!

Short description about F-Secure Internet Security:

F-Secure Internet Security offers better security online without slowing down your computer. The completely redesigned new version offers significantly improved performance, including 70 % less memory consumption and 60 % faster scanning. It also provides enhanced protection against viruses, malware, spam e-mail, and cyber criminals.

(click the thumbnails above to enlarge)

How to download F-Secure Internet Security with free 180-day license key:

1. Go to the registration page and complete the form.

* Make sure you enter a valid address to receive the license key.

2. You’ll receive the installation package after you confirm your email address or alternatively, you can download the installation file here.

(via Techno360)

Photo Credits: Blogsolute

Download BitDefender Internet Security With Free 90-Day License Key

Christian — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:13:37 +0000

BitDefender Internet Security 2010 keeps your Internet-connected family safe, without slowing down their PCs. It locks out viruses, hackers & spam, while providing parental control and firewall protection.

When you have BitDefender Internet Security installed on your PC, you’re more confident to download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers – and even total strangers. It also ranks 1st in the 2010 Antivirus Software Review!

Some features of BitDefender Internet Security:

Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen and watch, privately and securely
Guard your files and conversations with top-of-the line encryption
Connect securely to any network at home, at the office, or away
Protect your family and their computers
Play safely, play seamlessly
Get fine-tuned performance from your computer

Check out their website for the complete features of BitDefender Internet Security.

Photo Credits: Arx Valdex

How to download BitDefender Internet Security with free 90 days license key:

1. Go to the promotional page at http://www.emag.ro/ and click Ma inscriu!.

2. Enter your name and your email address and click Ma inscriu! again.

3. Check your email address for the confirmation email from eMag.ro and click on the aici link. You’ll be transferred to a survey page. Complete the survey and click Raspund!

4. Check your email address again and you’ll see a new email from eMag.ro. Open it and you’ll see the free 90-day license key for your BitDefender.

* The license key is below BitDefender valabila 90 zile.

Note: Make sure that you copy-paste the license code to avoid any error in typing.

(via My Digital Life)

Firefox Add-on That Manage Downloads From Your Status Bar

Christian — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:02:07 +0000

Are you annoyed every time you download something and then the Firefox’s download window will appear? If yes, there’s a Firefox add-on that can help you get rid of that download window!

Download Statusbar is a Firefox add-on that lets you view and manage your downloads from a tidy status bar – without the download window getting in the way of your web browsing. Despite its compact size, Download Statusbar is packed with lots of useful features than the standard download window. The fully customizable interface auto-hides when not in use, allowing full control without interruption.

You can also manually scan your completed downloads using your own Anti-virus program.

Get Download Statusbar

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List Of Online Virus File Scanners

Christian — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:47:09 +0000

Virus is really a major problem for every PC users. It can be found almost anywhere and they’re just waiting for the right time to attack your PC! So it’s always a good thing to have a good anti-virus installed on your PC so that you are always protected. But wait, what if your anti-virus messed up and you can’t use it now and then you found a suspicious file on your PC. What should you do? You can scan it with online virus file scanner!

Check out these websites that offer this kind of service for free.

1. Kaspersky Virus File Scanner

Kaspersky is one of the most popular and most trusted anti-virus today and it’s a good thing that they offer this free online virus scan for us.

Just browse for the file that you want to scan and click “Submit” and it will automatically be uploaded from your computer to a server where it will be scanned using Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Only one file of up to 1 MB can be checked so if you have several potentially suspicious files, you can check them one after the other, or create an archive file (in zip, arj or similar format). The archive should not be larger than 1 MB.

2. VirusTotal

VirusTotal is an online virus scanner that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines.

You just have to browse for the file you want to scan and click “Send File” and just wait for the scan to be finished.

And here’s the result! You can also print out the results if you want.

There are also other ways to send files to VirusTotal:

A. You can send it via email.

Create a new message with scan@virustotal.com as destination address of your email.

a. Write SCAN in the Subject field.

b. Attach the file to be scanned. Such file must not exceed 20 MB in size. If the attached file is larger, the system will reject it automatically.

c. You will receive an email with a report of the file analysis. Response time will vary depending on the load of the system at the time of placing your request.

B. You can use the VirusTotal Uploader

You can download VirusTotal Uploader that enables you to directly send files from your system using the context menu.

3. Jotti’s Malware Scan

Jotti’s malware scan is a free online service that enables you to scan suspicious files with several anti-virus programs.

Just browse for the file you want to scan and click “Submit file” and it will be uploaded and shared with anti-virus companies so detection accuracy of their anti-virus products can be improved. There is 15 mb limit per file.

Please bear in mind that these online virus file scanners are not substitute for any anti-virus software installed in your PC, as it only scans individual files on demand. It does not offer permanent protection for the user’s system either.

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