Download Avira AntiVirus 2013

Avira has updated its security programs and provided them with version number 2013. The line-up includes the free Avira Free AntiVirus and the paid products Antivirus Premium, Internet Security and Internet Security Plus. Mutual differences and prices will be this page briefly explained. New in 2013 is, among other things, better privacy protection in web browsers and the Website Safety Advisor indicates whether a website is safe. The free version also gets updates four times a day, where previously it was only once a day, and no ads are shown anymore, if you install the toolbar. The release notes for this version can be found below.

Avira Launches 2013 Antivirus Security Software

The following new features added to the Avira 2013 family of products are all designed to protect not just computer devices, but also computer users — wherever they are and whatever device they’re using:

• Avira Protection Cloud – Avira’s leading cloud technology identifies malware faster by uploading suspicious files for instant analysis. (Available for paid users)
• Browser Tracking Blocker – Gives users control over their privacy while browsing the internet by blocking trackers that gather data about your browsing activity.
• Website Safety Advisor – Protects users from scams, phishing and suspicious sites by displaying safe, low-risk or high-risk icons on the search results and any webpage they visit.
• Social Network Protection – Notifies parents and children of suspicious or worrisome activity on social networks (such as predators or your child being bullied online) so they can take appropriate action.
• Android Security – Safeguards users’ Android phones and the valuable data it holds. Users can locate it when lost, lock it and even wipe the data remotely.
• More Frequent Updates for Free Users – Avira Free Antivirus now updates every 6 hours instead of every 24 hours, giving users more current protection.
• Network Folder Scanning – Shared folders like Dropbox and network folders are becoming more common, and with it comes the increased risk of spreading malware. Avira now scans network folders in addition local folders to keep computers free of infection. (Available for paid users)
• No Advertising Pop-ups for Avira Free AntiVirus Users – Users who install Avira’s SearchFree toolbar will no longer have pop-up ads displayed to them. The SearchFree toolbar includes Browser Tracking Blocker and Website Safety. As always Avira’s paid products are without advertising, independent of toolbar installation.

Avira Internet Security 2013 screenshot, click on the image for a larger version.