Internet Security, do I need it?

An Internet Security package is more extensive than an antivirus program. In addition to antivirus, an Internet Security package often offers:

• protection against phishing;
• internet banking security;
• password management;
• parental supervision.

You may think ‘the more protection the better’. But for an Internet Security package you often have to pull out the wallet, while good protection mainly starts with yourself. This puts you in control of secure internet banking. Internet banking is done via a secure internet connection (recognizable by ‘https’ at the beginning of the URL after you have gone to the bank’s website in the browser and logged in. This method is reliable, even without the extra security of an Internet Security package.

Of course, it’s comforting to have your Internet Security package warn you when you land on a phishing website. But recognizing the signs of phishing yourself is the most important thing. Because such a package can never guarantee that it recognizes all phishing. Our advice is: install a good antivirus program (this is the important basis) and learn about the signals that indicate phishing.

Learn more about antivirus programs and phishing in the following articles and tips:

• Start with safety
• Tip: one antivirus is enough
• Virus scanner selection aid
• Phishing: don’t fall for it
• Tip: avoid phishing