Windows 8 & 10 is considered as one of the special creations of Microsoft, as it carries a number of interesting features in it which the predecessors fail to carry. One of the important features includes the robust security system inbuilt in it in the form of Windows Defender, which gives better security to your computer while using the same. However, if you compare it with some of the modern and killer antivirus programs it seems to be lagging behind in many ways. Hence as per experts, it is always a safer and better option to install one of the effective antivirus software over your Windows 8 based system. Some of the killer antivirus software applications are as under for Windows 8 operating system, let’s check them out: Bitdefender Antivirus
One of the best and popular antivirus software for the Windows 8 based computer is Bitdefender antivirus
As far as the pros are concerned there are many noticeable sides of Bitdefender antivirus. It has high scores in PC magazine’s antivirus tests along with having a nice score too at several independent lab tests. It is good in phishing protection; it also prevents infection transmission to several private data and keeps a check over ID theft. The feature called *New Wallet* simply manages passwords and private data. The Safepay function in this software protects all your financial transactions, which means you can enjoy a safe and secured kind of online shopping. In case if you visit any suspicious website, it is the first to warn you. Also, this antivirus has a feature called *secure gamer mode*, 24×7 support and the free of cost credit monitoring service option which play their part in securing your Windows 8 based machines. Lastly, even your social media profiles are secured as it keeps a check over the different vulnerabilities. The Cons:
Despite the number of pros, Bitdefender antivirus has few cons as well. At times, you may find some issues while installing the same over the malware infested computers. Also, the *Wallet Password Management* at times cannot fill the web forms. Lastly, once you install it over the Windows 8 based systems it reduces your PC speed owing to the robust scanning steps carried by it. Kaspersky Antivirus
Kaspersky antivirus
As far as the pros are concerned, it is tested to achieve some of the best results in security software tests. This product comprises of three different licenses and last it easily helps in creating a bootable recovery disk. If you look at its interface, it is designed in one of the most user friendly way along with being very much simple and hassle free to install over your Window 8 computer. The feature called *Kaspersky Security Network* simply helps in identifying the new threats you encounter in your Windows 8 based systems. You can find quick scan times along with finding good value in it. Lastly it also helps in getting protection against a number of exploits for several insecure settings. The Cons:
Apart from the pros, it also has few cons to mention. First of all it happens to be very much costly (40 dollars) and secondly it does not contain any firewall. Also, if you are carrying out some special or multiple kinds of scans, then the entire process becomes slow and time consuming job.