Is spending money on a paid antivirus worth it?

Paid antivirus software has a lot to offer. It is backed with excellent customer support and guarantee. It not only defends against viruses, spyware, malware, it also safeguards your identity and online transactions. read more

That the paid vendor makes money does not mean that he wishes to spend it on making a good antivirus. The ultimate goal of any commercial venture is to make a profit, so the vendor will prefer, all other things being equal, to pocket the money rather than spending it on exhausting antivirus maintenance. read more

Looking at all these facts, I'm unclear. If I'm only concerned about the scanning engine then I might go with a free product from the likes of AVG or Avira or BitDefender. If you really have a problem with the money then this is definitely your best option. read more