PC Security Shield keeps your computer safe from threats that are a danger as you use the Internet for either work or play. This includes viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and other malware which may infect your computer whilst you surf the web, bank or shop online, or check your e-mails.

PC Security Shield is powered by BitDefender technology, and can keep viruses, worms, trojans at bay whilst you use the Internet. If you want to download files sent to you from work or your family and friends, you can do so without inadvertently downloading infections into your computer system. To ensure his, PC Security Shield have improved scans, which check all web, e-mail and Instant Messaging traffic for any viruses or spyware that may be trying to infiltrate your computer. The protection against viruses is proactive and heuristic, ensuring that even sophisticated malware is prevented from coming into contact with your PC.

Your identity is vulnerable when you shop and bank online from hackers or identity thieves, and so PC Security Shield blocks attempted threats – such as phishing – before they can become a danger. PC Security Shield also ensures that your private information is not leaked inadvertently whilst on the web, e-mailing or Instant Messaging.

If you do use Instant Messaging regularly, then PC Security Shield has a conversation protection feature. This uses encryption on instant messages, and a file vault for personal information or sensitive files, to keep you safe whilst Instant Messaging.

PC Security Shield also offers protection whilst using Wi-fi internet connections. These can be accessed by outside parties and taken over by hackers and hijackers. Alongside Wi-fi connection defence, PC Security Shield also has an automatically modifiable firewall. The settings of the firewall can be changed to suit your location, whether you are at home, at work, or on the move.

PC Security Shield avoids requesting any interaction from you whilst you are playing games, and is light on your computer resources as it runs in the background. PC Security Shield also has a new mode which helps to prolong battery life on a laptop.