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What is the difference between anti virus software and internet security software?
Usually, anti-virus refers to standalone software that does only that.
Internet security software, also packaged as a suite normally has a firewall, anti-virus, and anti-malware.
If you're on the internet a lot, you will want a suite, or all 3 separate units with a secondary anti-malware program. You can use free solutions or paid. Generally no one package from a vendor holds the top spots for long so you don't have to have the absolute best, just good enough and use common sense.
If I'm correct, internet security comes with more firewall protection, and usually have a sort of parental control.
If you're just worried about your computer not getting fried out, get an antivirus software.
